AI-Receptive Software Development

Instructor: Paige Rodeghero

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There are 6 modules in this course

Designed to be accessible as an entry-level course in modern software development principles,

This module is an introduction to the course and covers the basics of software engineering and artificial intelligence. [Workload: 1 Week]

What's included

4 videos6 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts

4 videosTotal 6 minutes

Introduction to the Course1 minutePreview module
What is Software Engineering?1 minute
Discussion Instructions and Software Engineering Wrap-Up0 minutes
What is AI?1 minute

6 readingsTotal 92 minutes

Course Outline10 minutes
Overview of Course Learning Objectives15 minutes
Learner Support Resources10 minutes
Connecting Course Learning Objectives5 minutes
Chapter 1: "What is Software Engineering?"30 minutes
TED Talk: "What is an AI Anyway?"22 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 30 minutes

AI-Receptive Software Development & AI Tools Quiz15 minutes
Module 1 Quiz15 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 40 minutes

Introduction Discussion20 minutes
AI in Software Development Discussion20 minutes

This module covers human-centered design, why human-centered design is important, and how to understand user needs when designing software. [Workload: 1 Week]

What's included

4 videos11 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

4 videosTotal 4 minutes

Module 2 Overview1 minutePreview module
Principles of Human-Centered Design1 minute
The Importance of Human-Centered Design0 minutes
The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman1 minute

11 readingsTotal 360 minutes

Don Norman Discusses User-Centered Design5 minutes
Connecting Course Learning Objectives5 minutes
The Four Fundamental Principles of Human-Centered Design and Application10 minutes
Norman Doors5 minutes
Chapter 1 - The Design of Everyday Things40 minutes
Chapter 2 - The Design of Everyday Things40 minutes
Chapter 3 - The Design of Everyday Things60 minutes
Chapter 4 - The Design of Everyday Things45 minutes
Chapter 5 - The Design of Everyday Things60 minutes
Chapter 6 - The Design of Everyday Things45 minutes
Chapter 7 - The Design of Everyday Things45 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Module 2 Quiz15 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 20 minutes

Chapters 1-4 Key Takeaways20 minutes

This module reviews the principles of human-centered design and discusses how to understand user needs when designing software through the examination of case studies. [Workload: 1 Week]

What's included

6 videos4 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

6 videosTotal 4 minutes

Module 3 Overview0 minutesPreview module
Understanding User Needs and Behaviors0 minutes
Case Study #1: Color Blindness on a Website1 minute
Case Study #2: Unusable Websites0 minutes
Another Unusable Website Example0 minutes
Find an Unusable Website0 minutes

4 readingsTotal 42 minutes

Connecting Course Learning Objectives5 minutes
Building Accessible & Inclusive Software17 minutes
Case Study #2: userinyerface.com10 minutes
Case Study #2: mattw.io/bad-ui10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Module 3 Quiz15 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 50 minutes

Case Study #1 Discussion20 minutes
Case Study #2 Discussion30 minutes

This module covers the software development process, the key roles and what they do in the software development process, and how AI can fit into the software development process. [Workload: 1 Week]

What's included

9 videos5 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts

9 videosTotal 23 minutes

Module 4 Overview0 minutesPreview module
Roles: Product Owner1 minute
Roles: Product Manager0 minutes
Roles: Developer, UX Designer, Tester1 minute
Overview of the Software Development Process10 minutes
Introduction to AI's Role in Software Development1 minute
AI-Assisted Code Generation in Software Development3 minutes
Discussion Instructions2 minutes
Where else is AI used in development?1 minute

5 readingsTotal 92 minutes

Connecting Course Learning Objectives5 minutes
Who is a Product Owner? Roles and Responsibilities5 minutes
What does a Product Manager actually do?32 minutes
Survey reveals AI's impact on the developer experience (GitHub Blog)20 minutes
Further Reading: AI-Assisted Code Generation Case Study30 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 20 minutes

Roles Quiz5 minutes
Module 4 Quiz15 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 110 minutes

Development Processes Discussion20 minutes
AI in Software Development Case Study Essay & Discussion90 minutes

This module covers different AI tools, how they’re used in software development, and provides hands-on experience using AI tools to develop software. [Workload: 1 Week]

What's included

6 videos8 readings1 assignment

6 videosTotal 53 minutes

Module 5 Overview0 minutesPreview module
ChatGPT Introduction4 minutes
ChatGPT Demonstration29 minutes
ChatGPT Demonstration: Dog on a Rollercoaster14 minutes
Copilot Introduction1 minute
Comparing AI Tools2 minutes

8 readingsTotal 39 minutes

Connecting Course Learning Objectives5 minutes
Microsoft Copilot: How to use Copilot as a Software Developer2 minutes
GitHub Copilot Series [1 of 6]2 minutes
GitHub Copilot Series [2 of 6]5 minutes
GitHub Copilot Series [3 of 6]4 minutes
GitHub Copilot Series [4 of 6]7 minutes
GitHub Copilot Series [5 of 6]6 minutes
GitHub Copilot Series [6 of 6]8 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 20 minutes

Module 5 Quiz20 minutes

This module provides hands-on experience through the Playing with AI Project and allows learners the opportunity to receive feedback and reflect on using AI tools in software development. [Workload: 1 Week]