GENERATION-AI - Generation AI: Teaching kids about Artificial Intelligence

The aim of the GENERATION AI project is to support educators and young learners in developing an evidence-based understanding of the complexities and basic principles of AI, computational thinking, and how they can be integrated in teaching learning to promote creative problem solving, resilience, and design thinking. A secondary goal of the project is to support teachers and learners to become more critical consumers of technology applications across their life span.

GENERAL AI OBJECTIVES

  • Support educators in understanding AI uses in everyday life
  • Prepare educators to teach their students about AI, its applications, strengths, and weaknesses, in line with DigiComp and DigiEDU
  • Support teachers and students in developing problem solving skills, computational thinking and design thinking involving AI tools and methods
  • Support teachers and students in developing their digital skills and develop a critical understanding of AI and its application to everyday life