Students don't just use AI; they learn to build with it, creating a portfolio of real AI projects and understanding the underlying concepts and ethical implications.
The AI Explorers Lab is a live online program for middle schoolers (grades 6-8) that teaches students how AI works through hands-on projects and responsible use. Students will learn to train models, build chatbots, and understand AI concepts like data, pattern recognition, accuracy, and bias. The program emphasizes practical application, with students spending 80% of their time creating. They will develop a portfolio of AI-generated stories, design posters, fact-check reports, trained AI models, chatbots, and AI games or quizzes. The curriculum also includes discussions on privacy, bias, and ethical AI use, fostering critical thinking and digital literacy. No prior coding experience is required, making it accessible for beginners.
A typical day involves a 90-minute live online session with a mentor, focusing on hands-on building activities where students create and test AI projects, followed by a daily project update for parents.
This program is best for curious middle school students (grades 6-8) who want to understand how AI works, build real projects, and learn to use AI effectively and responsibly, with no prior coding experience.
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