Course Overview
- Course Title: AI Made Simple for Kids: Fun Learning with Technology
- Instructor: School of AI (AI Academy)
- Target Audience:
- Kids aged 8–12 years old
- Parents seeking STEM/tech education for children
- Educators teaching AI basics in schools
- Prerequisites:
- Curious mind and imagination
- Basic reading skills (recommended)
- Computer/tablet/smartphone with internet access
- Optional: Paper and pencils for creative activities
Curriculum Highlights
- Key Topics Covered:
- Introduction to AI (what it is, how it differs from human intelligence)
- AI in everyday life (games, apps, smart devices, school tools)
- Machine learning basics (how AI learns through data and patterns)
- AI tools for creativity (designing AI buddies, stories, and artwork)
- Ethics and responsibility (benefits and responsible use of AI)
- Interactive AI projects (tic-tac-toe vs. AI, chatbots, sorting games)
- Real-world examples (voice assistants, search engines, spell checkers)
- AI in pop culture (references to Pokémon, Minecraft, WALL-E)
- Key Skills Learned:
- Recognizing AI in daily technology (apps, games, smart devices)
- Understanding machine learning through playful activities
- Creating with AI tools (stories, artwork, simple AI designs)
- Critical thinking about AI’s role in society
- Problem-solving with AI-powered tools
- Digital creativity (combining tech and imagination)
Course Format
- Duration:
- 2.5 hours on-demand video
- Self-paced learning (lifetime access)
- Format:
- Pre-recorded video lessons
- Hands-on activities and exercises
- Storytelling and kid-friendly examples
- Resources:
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of completion
- Interactive challenges (designing AI buddies, chatbot interactions)