This article explores how advances in technology and artificial intelligence (AI) can benefit different organizations.

Appropriate Subject Area(s)

Market research, marketing, careers, opportunity Identification

Key Questions to Explore:

• What new jobs will be created as technology evolves?

Materials Needed:

Access to the article for students.

Introduction to lesson and task:

Students can apply a case study method to this article.

Action (lesson plan and task):

• Survey the class to see what they understand AI to be. Discuss examples where AI is in use within their everyday lives.
• Using Think-Pair-Share, ask students to think about two other uses for AI. Discuss as a class.
• Ask students what analytics are. How might they be used in different settings?  For example, a school, a hospital, a retail store, a professional sports team?
• Distribute the article for reading.
• In groups of four, have students respond to the following questions:
  • The article mentions that initially the app was developed for figure skating; how would it be applied to that sport?
  • What other activities could this app be used for?
  • What are the benefits to a professional sports team in using this?
  • How will it be integrated into training?
• Combine groups and have them discuss their responses.

Consolidation of Learning

• In groups of four, ask students: what value does Sportlogiq analytics bring to sports broadcasters? Then ask why that is important. Keep asking why — up to nine times – so that each member of the group can go deeper into their understanding of how this tool can transform the industry.

Success Criteria:

• Students understand the value of AI and its impact on different sectors.

Confirming Activity:

• The article mentions that NHL teams are hiring analytics specialists.  Have students search to understand what this job is, what they have to do to prepare for such a job.  Have students explore other new careers that result from the integration of AI into different enterprises.