The program teaches students to think with AI, moving beyond basic tool usage to understanding how to prompt precisely, fact-check ruthlessly, and train models directly.
The AI Explorers Lab is a live online program designed for middle schoolers in grades 6-8, where students delve into the fundamentals of artificial intelligence. The curriculum focuses on practical, hands-on activities, enabling students to understand how AI functions, write effective prompts, and train their own AI models. Participants will gain experience in building chatbots and learn to utilize AI tools responsibly. The program emphasizes moving beyond simply using AI tools to understanding their underlying mechanisms and ethical implications. Students will develop an AI portfolio to showcase their projects and skills.
A typical day involves live, instructor-led sessions where students engage in interactive discussions about AI technologies and work on practical, hands-on projects, with opportunities for optional coding extensions.
This program is best for curious middle schoolers in grades 6-8 who are new to AI and want to learn how it works, build projects, and use it responsibly, with no prior coding experience required.
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