Chicago after-school program teaches kids AI concepts with paper and pencil, no screens required
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Zoe Singer
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An after-school program called Overture Games in Chicago teaches elementary school children AI concepts using traditional paper-and-pencil methods rather than screens. The program, used in several Chicago schools and youth centers, has students design their own games, songs, and stories by learning how AI systems work through analog activities. The article explores the debate among experts about the best age and methods to introduce AI education to young children, highlighting concerns about screen time and the value of understanding AI fundamentals before using AI tools.
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bskyChicago after-school program teaches kids AI concepts with paper and pencil, no screens requiredwbez.orgKey quotes
· 3 pulledMatthew Uriosdegui grabbed a pencil and a worksheet and started a brainstorm with his friends.
The group agreed, and together they penciled in answers to fill-in-the-blank questions.
They settled on a 'groovy' piano tune about an...
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