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Problem Statement

Nowadays children not only have more access to AI but are also exposed to its impact through algorithms and interactions with platforms that they use on their day-to-day. AI literacy and digital citizenship are key to the safe and successful use of such technologies.

Target Group

Our target group is focused on AI in education.

We worked with children from vulnerable populations between 6-12 years old for our first cohort. 

Proposed Solution

For the first cohort we used the content from Code.org on Computer Science Fundamentals (CSF) for children, to teach the vulnerable youth about CSF, and based on content from the Digital Intelligence Framework we created content for teaching internet safety and developing children's digital citizenship skills.

Hub Activities

Curitiba hub partnered with local NGO "CIAF - Integrated Center for Family Support". Where we had three shapers work with one group of 30 children. Our first cohort consisted of activities using the platform through the tablets from the NGO, and complementary unplugged activities.

Short and Long-term Goals/Results

The project has the long-term goal of advancing AI inclusion and responsible adaption in Brazil, from the education sector.

One of our goals was to have at least 80% of the children complete the course and be able to move to a more advanced one. We also aimed to co-create a healthier digital safety culture for them within the foundation (with the use of the tablets that they have) and in their homes.

Mid-term goals: for the following months we sought to expand to additional 1-2 NGOs working with children from vulnerable communities, to expand and diversify our project.

Available Metrics

The number of children enrolled/that successfully conclude the training; the number of sessions carried out; the number of teachers/facilitators trained on the materials, and the number of families impacted.