What is it about?
We developed five engaging software exhibits that introduce children to AI and ML through hands-on activities. Our initial tests with 125 elementary and middle school students revealed that these exhibits help students understand how AI and ML systems process data and respond to inputs, emphasizing the real-world relevance of these technologies. This approach aims to prepare students for future technological environments, fostering both curiosity and understanding of AI and ML
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Why is it important?
Making complex technologies like AI and ML accessible to young learners through interactive and engaging software. By focusing on elementary and middle school students, we address the urgent need for early technology education that is crucial for empowering the next generation of informed citizens and professionals.
Perspectives
Seeing our software in action and witnessing the students' enthusiastic responses was profoundly inspiring. This project not only bridges educational technology and AI literacy but also highlights the potential of interactive learning in shaping young minds. Our team's dedication to making AI and ML understandable and exciting for children is a step towards a future where technology education is both universal and foundational.
Saniya Vahedian Movahed
University of Texas at San Antonio
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This page is a summary of: Introducing Children to AI and ML with Five Software Exhibits, May 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery),
DOI: 10.1145/3613905.3650991.
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