Experience of using spreadsheets as a bridge in the understanding of AI techniques

Turner, S. J. (2017) Experience of using spreadsheets as a bridge in the understanding of AI techniques. Paper presented to: 13th China Europe Symposium on Software Engineering Education (CEISEE), Athens, Greece, 24-25 May 2017.

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Abstract:

Spreadsheets have and are being used as valuable tools in a variety of subjects including Engineering. Providing a tool for simulating and exploring models. In this paper, their role in allowing students to explore two AI approaches, basic neuron, and a simple genetic algorithm, is considered.

Uncontrolled Keywords:

Spreadsheet, artificial intelligence, teaching

Subjects:

Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science > QA76.27 Study and teaching. Research

Creators:

Turner, S. J.

Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:

University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Group > Science and Technology Research in Pedagogy
Research Centres > Science and Technology Research in Pedagogy
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Computing

Date:

24 May 2017

Date Type:

Publication

Event Title:

13th China Europe Symposium on Software Engineering Education (CEISEE)

Event Dates:

24-25 May 2017

Event Location:

Athens, Greece

Event Type:

Conference

Language:

English

Status:

Published / Disseminated

Refereed:

Yes

References:

1. VARLEY, M; PEAK, M; HEYS, J; COLLINS, G; KONSTANTARAS A, VALLIANATOS, F; PICTON P (2005) Spreadsheet Software as a Teaching Tool for Concepts in Electronic Engineering, [Online] http://www.wseas.us/e-library/conferences/2005athens/ee/papers/507-162.pdf accessed on: 20/2/2016 2. Turner S (2016a) Artificial Neural Network - Single Neuron produced with Excel [Online] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZwKUyNePvg accessed on 23/2/2017 3. Turner S (2016b) Artificial Neural Network - Training a single Neuron using Excel [Online] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3993kRqejHc accessed on 23/2/2017 4. Turner S (2017) Genetic Algorithm Game using Excel [Online] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLUQKvi1k6o&t=30s accessed on 22/3/2017.