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Simulation or Relationship?
Me with (Smart) Objects
7-8 years
20 min
Learning goal :
Learning to differentiate a human being from an "intelligent" machine
Pedagogical Intention :
Identify social / relational differences
Target skills :
Understanding that a robot simulates an interaction without genuinely engaging.
Materials :
Printed chatbot dialogue
Detailed Procedure :
1. Read a chatbot dialogue.
2. Identify empathic phrases.
3. Discussion: does it really feel?
4. Comparison with a real relationship.
5. Summary.
Progress Indicators
The student distinguishes between simulated empathic phrases and genuine relational engagement.
Research Foundations
Turkle (2011).
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