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Q7 Intro to AI: Training AI

1. Basics

Google Teachable Machine

In this activity, you will teach a machine to recognize an image, audio sound, or pose. The image and pose projects require a web camera, and the audio project requires a connected microphone.

Step 1. Check with your teacher about accessing this Google Teachable Machine Activity Icon from Google's teachable machine website for training a computer

Step 2. Visit the website, Teachable Machine.

Step 3. Play the three Introduction videos on this page.

Step 4. Start by locating 2-3 objects you want to train the machine to recognize.
For example: 

  • Math class: Shapes 
  • Science class: Different leaf types, rocks 
  • English: Writing objects

Step 5. Select the Get Started button.
You will have three choices: Image, Audio, or Pose Project. We recommend starting with the Image Project and selecting the Standard image model.

Screenshot of 3 choices, Image, Audio, or Pose

Step 6. Save the URL to your project with your teacher and classmates. You might have fun sharing your project with your family members.

Teachable Machine Tutorial 1: Gather (2:15)

Teachable Machine Tutorial 2: Train (0:54)

TEACHABLE MACHINE TUTORIAL 3: EXPORT (1:09)

MITECS   Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students

ISTE Standards for Students

1. Empowered Learner
d. Understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies, are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies