Kids Leadership Academy
// AT SCHOOL WITH AI //
An AI literacy program in Italy and Spain featuring workshop events for kids in selected schools.
An educational initiative designed to provide kids with a transformative edu-tech experience. Through the “At school with AI” – Kids Leadership Academy the CEP in partnership with Codemotion wants to increase the younger generation’s awareness of the challenges and opportunities of AI, ultimately fostering digitally empowered citizens of tomorrow. This Autumn the project will take flight as a pilot program in Italy and Spain with workshop events. For Italy, the initiative is under the patronage of the Italian Data Protection Authority.
At School with AI
Exploring the world of Artificial Intelligence in the Hands-on technology classroom
A visual story showcasing one of the workshops of the educational project “At School with AI, Kids Leadership Academy,” promoted by CEP in partnership with Codemotion. The initiative aims to introduce younger generations to the world of artificial intelligence, raising awareness of its challenges and opportunities, with the goal of shaping digitally empowered citizens of tomorrow. In Italy, the project is supported by the Italian Data Protection Authority. The video was filmed at the “Francesco Mengotti” School in Rome, providing a glimpse into the hands-on activities and the enthusiasm of the young participants.
Edu – Objectives
Starting this year, the project “Kids Leadership Academy (KLA) – School with AI” will kick off in Italy and Spain, aiming to educate children about the importance and value of digital skills, with a particular focus on the conscious use of artificial intelligence. The project, which will expand to other countries starting in 2025, is targeted at selected primary and lower secondary schools. Through innovative and engaging educational activities, it intends to prepare children to face the challenges and opportunities of today’s and tomorrow’s digital world.
Conscious and critical approach to AI
Stimulate creativity and divergent thinking in students
Explore how AI works engaging children in the learning process
Provide accessible, fun, and valuable resources for students and teachers
What we provide
2. How does a computer learn?
3. How does a machine understand what I say?
4. How do you program a robot?
We answer these and many other questions in a free, practical 2-hour educational workshop to learn how to make creative and conscious use of Artificial Intelligence.
– We create our content together with Artificial Intelligence
– Coding and AI mini-puzzles to understand how robots, video games, and apps work
– We train an AI to recognize shapes, expressions, animals, and much more
The tools and technologies we will use are designed to work on a wide variety of computers and devices to ensure a new and reproducible experience.
Privacy and Digital Security: Activities are conducted using secure technologies, never sharing your data with anyone for any reason.
2. Updated Resources: Teachers and students will have access to high-quality educational resources, practical guides, and best practices to extend learning beyond the workshops.
3. Inclusivity: The project is designed to reach a broad and diverse audience of students, promoting inclusion and ensuring an accessible educational experience.
The KLA project is currently limited to a select number of chosen schools in Italy and Spain.
nowThe KLA project is currently limited to a select number of chosen schools in Italy and Spain.
