In this lesson students will take on the role of senators to create, discuss, debate, and vote on new regulations regarding commercial drones in the United States.
Today’s Vote: Intellectual Property
The program encourages students to think about representation in a democracy and examine important legislative issues within the structure of a Senate debate. In this lesson, students will work collaboratively to create a new bill on the topic of The Patent Act.
TVIC: Court Orders and Cybersecurity
This Lesson encourages students to think about representation in a democracy and examine important legislative issues within the structure of a Senate debate. Students will work collaboratively to create a new bill on the topic of Court Orders and Cybersecurity.
Technology Reform Policy Research
In this lesson students will research policy proposals related to technology reform. Students will take part in a jig-saw style activity- researching a policy related to data privacy, artificial intelligence, or social media, gaining a deep understanding of their group’s policy, and presenting their policy to the of the class.
Technology Policy Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students will take part in a jig-saw style activity where they will research a policy related to data privacy, artificial intelligence, or social media, gain a deep understanding of that policy, present it to the rest of the class, and complete a short debrief.
Class Discussion: Manufacturing and International Relations
In this lesson students will learn about the Chips and Science Act, a bill designed to improve semiconductor manufacturing in the United States. Students will watch a short introductory video, read speeches in favor and against the legislation, and then have their own discussion and vote on whether the bill should pass.
Background Overview: Data Privacy
In this lesson students will gain a deeper understanding of data privacy and consider the need for government regulation to ensure Americans have a right to privacy when surfing the web. Students will watch an introductory video and read multiple sources to deepen their understanding.
Background Overview: Artificial Intelligence
In this lesson students will gain a deeper understanding of artificial intelligence and consider the need for government regulation of the new technology. Students will watch an introductory video and read multiple sources to deepen their understanding.
Being a Senator: Technology Reform
In this lesson students will have an opportunity to learn about what it means to be a United States senator. Students will research a real United States senator, consider their various interests, and make decisions about how their senator would vote on real issues facing the country related to technology policy.
Should the United States Ban TikTok to Preserve National Security?
In this mini simulation, students step into the shoes of the National Security Council to decide if the United States should impose a ban on TikTok to safeguard citizens’ data and the country’s security. Students will learn about the ways that private businesses can intersect with national security and the opportunities and limitations for government regulation of digital technologies.