Designing AI Learning Experiences for K-12: Emerging Works, Future Opportunities and a Design Framework
Project Overview
The document explores the increasing significance of AI literacy in K-12 education, emphasizing the necessity for innovative design frameworks and tools to effectively teach AI concepts to students. It identifies existing resource gaps and underscores the importance of interdisciplinary research at the intersection of human-computer interaction and education. A conceptual framework is presented to guide educators in creating enhanced AI learning experiences, tailored to the unique challenges faced in K-12 settings. The paper advocates for future curriculum design opportunities that aim to engage young learners and deepen their understanding of AI technologies, ultimately preparing them for a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence.
Key Applications
Interactive AI Learning Framework and Curriculum Development
Context: K-12 education, targeting students and educators through structured courses, workshops, and interactive environments.
Implementation: Utilization of existing AI education tools, block-based programming environments, and interactive data visualization to teach AI concepts and facilitate the creation of AI applications while hiding programming complexity.
Outcomes: Enhanced understanding of AI concepts, increased student engagement, empowerment of students to create AI applications, and fostering of critical thinking skills.
Challenges: Limited prior experience of K-12 educators with AI, need for teacher training, cognitive overload from complex concepts, tight school schedules, and lack of accessible materials.
Implementation Barriers
Resource Availability
Limited access to tools and curriculum designed for teaching AI to K-12 students.
Proposed Solutions: Creation of comprehensive design frameworks and reference materials that cater specifically to K-12 educators.
Teacher Preparedness
Many K-12 educators lack training in AI concepts and how to teach them effectively.
Proposed Solutions: Professional development programs and workshops for teachers focusing on AI literacy and integration into existing curricula.
Curriculum Integration
Tight school schedules make it difficult to incorporate new AI curricula into K-12 education.
Proposed Solutions: Designing AI learning experiences that can be integrated into existing subjects rather than as standalone courses.
Project Team
Xiaofei Zhou
Researcher
Jessica Van Brummelen
Researcher
Phoebe Lin
Researcher
Contact Information
For information about the paper, please contact the authors.
Authors: Xiaofei Zhou, Jessica Van Brummelen, Phoebe Lin
Source Publication: View Original PaperLink opens in a new window
Project Contact: Dr. Jianhua Yang
LLM Model Version: gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18