Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of data centers. Have you ever wondered how your favorite social media platforms or online streaming services store and manage their data? How do you think the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting the way data centers operate? Have you heard about any recent developments in the data center industry that have caught your attention?
These questions should encourage discussion and help transition you into the context of the activity. Think about how data centers play a crucial role in your daily life, from storing your favorite videos to hosting critical infrastructure for internet companies.
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Take a look at the featured image and describe what you see. What do you think this activity will be about based on this image? Do you notice any specific details or elements that stand out to you? Share your observations and predictions with a partner or in a small group.
Introduction:
Read the introduction to the activity, which discusses the significant transformation occurring in the data center industry. Pay attention to the key points mentioned, such as the rapid pace and scale of change, the construction of massive data centers, and the impact of AI on the industry.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video associated with the activity, How AI Datacenters Eat the World. As you watch, pause the video at the following strategic points:
- When the video discusses the evolution of modern data centers
- When the video explains the key components of a data center
- When the video talks about the future developments and trends in the AI data center market
At each pause point, reflect on or discuss the following questions with a partner or in a small group:
- What are your thoughts on the current state of data centers and their role in the industry?
- How do you think the key components of a data center, such as compute, connectivity, cooling, and power, impact the overall efficiency and performance of the data center?
- What are your predictions for the future of AI data centers and their potential impact on the environment and energy consumption?
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Vocabulary and Grammar Focus:
Review the key vocabulary terms related to data centers, such as AI data center, copper interconnects, liquid cooling, hyperscalers, compute, connectivity, cooling, power, GPU, and latency. Make sure you understand the definitions and example usage for each term.
Focus on the grammar aspect by reviewing the use of the present perfect continuous tense. Complete the grammar quiz to practice your understanding of the tense. The quiz includes questions such as:
- The data center industry ____________________ a significant transformation due to the growth of AI.
- Companies like Microsoft and Amazon ____________________ in nuclear power plants to support their energy needs.
- The demand for power from AI data centers ____________________ that of mega cities and industrial parks.
- AI data centers ____________________ to deliver high computational performance efficiently.
- The largest AI clusters ____________________ the power demand of industrial nations.
Check your answers with the provided answer key and review any areas where you need improvement.
