Sample IT Activities (Primary Schools)

Case A2: A First Glance at AI

Complexity	Elementary
Target Level	P5 – P6

Objective:
To provide students a basic understanding of AI elements by introducing AI history and basic process of machine learning. Students will learn how to upload images by using block-based programming language, how computers identify image features, and how to train and test AI models.

Description:
This course will equip students with basic knowledge of AI and an overview of its substantial applications in our daily lives. They will learn about the internal processes for an AI model – from inputting data to testing models – and how machines recognize fruits like apples, bananas, and oranges.

Hardware	Desktop / Laptop / Tablet with Internet Connection
Software	Common programming languages like Scratch / Blocky
Cloud Services	Optional
Major Activities	Theoretical session covering: Basic introduction to AI history and its definition Real world applications of AI in various fields Develop an understanding of machine learning model. Ethical issues regarding AI applications Practical session covering: Short video introduction to the experiments Complete the experiment by using block-based programming language Discuss and share AI works created by students
Learning Objective(s)	Learn what AI is, its history and definition, and how it is applied in our daily life Learn the basic process of AI model training with the image classification Understand the differences between image classification and image clustering Understand the pros and cons of AI
Duration	Theoretical sessions: 1 hour Practical sessions: 1.5 – 2 hours
Target No. of Students	30 – 40 students per workshop