Advanced Model Mechanisms: Attention & Output Generation

What you'll learn

• How attention mechanisms help AI models focus on important information
• The process of output generation in language models
• Real-world applications of attention and output generation
• Hands-on practice analyzing model behaviors

:emoji:️ Worksheet Activities

Total Time: 45-60 minutes

This exercise requires you to complete two worksheets exploring attention mechanisms and output generation in AI models.

Getting Started

1. Access the Worksheet Documents (2 minutes)

   • Activity One: Attention Mechanisms
   • Activity 2: Output Generation

2. Make a Copy of Each Document (3 minutes)

   • Click on each link above
   • Go to File -> Make a copy
   • Save to your Google Drive

:bulb: Name your copies with your name and today's date (e.g., "John_Smith_Attention_Mechanisms_2024-01-15") to keep track of your work!

Activity One: Attention Mechanisms (20-25 minutes)

3. Complete the Attention Mechanisms Worksheet
   • Read each question carefully
   • Write your answers in the spaces provided
   • Use examples from the lesson to support your answers tip Think about how you pay attention when reading - you focus on important words and skip others. AI models do something similar!

Activity 2: Output Generation (20-25 minutes)

4. Complete the Output Generation Worksheet
   • Work through each section methodically
   • Draw diagrams if it helps explain your thinking
   • Connect concepts to real-world AI applications you've seen

Submission

5. Submit Your Completed Worksheets (5 minutes)
   • Review both worksheets for completeness
   • Make sure your name is on both documents
   • Submit through the form below

:warning: Warning Important Submission Instructions:

• You must submit BOTH worksheets to receive credit
• Make sure you're submitting your completed copies, not the blank templates
• Double-check that all questions are answered before submitting

:link: Access the Submission Form Here

Troubleshooting

Can't access the worksheets?

• Make sure you're logged into your Google account
• Try refreshing the page or using a different browser
• Contact your instructor if issues persist

Submission form not working?

• Check your internet connection
• Try submitting from a different device
• Take screenshots of your completed work as backup

:information_source: Info Remember: These concepts are foundational to understanding how modern AI works. Take your time and ask questions if you need help!