An experiential learning approach to learn AI in an online workshop
Abstract
As educating K-12 students about artificial intelligence (AI) gains prominence, the question of which pedagogical approach could promote the learning of AI needs exploration. This study aims to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of learning fundamental AI concepts through online experiential learning. A total of 673 secondary school students participated in a two-day online workshop. A set of pre-and-post questionnaires was applied to assess students' understanding of fundamental AI concepts and their perceptions to learn AI. The results showed the online workshop was effective in improving students’ knowledge of AI and their motivation to learn about it. These findings suggested that the use of online experiential learning approach to learn AI is not only feasible but also appropriate for secondary school students. Furthermore, this study discussed the practical implications of incorporating experiential learning into online learning experience for K-12 students, providing insights into the potential of online workshops as a means of learning AI.
Authors: Yuan Xu, King Woon Yau, Ching Sing Chai, Thomas K. F. Chiu, Helen Meng, Irwin King, Savio W.H. Wong, Yeung Yam
Published in: IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (2023)