Creating an AI Learning Buddy: A Journey Begins

Creating an AI Learning Buddy: A Journey Begins

During the first week, our secondary learners were introduced to their exciting Project-Based Learning (PBL) topic: “Creating an AI Learning Buddy.” To give them a solid start, Dr. Alfred kicked things off with an engaging speech, outlining the project’s vision and breaking it down into six key milestones. He also clearly defined the deliverables expected at each stage, helping our learners understand what would be required of them as they progress through this challenge.

The focus for this first week was on the launch phase. Learners were guided through the main driving questions and objectives of the project, as well as introduced to essential project management tools that will help them stay organized and focused.

To further develop their ideas, learners embarked on an investigative process. Using a method that involved four quadrants and shortlisting techniques, they analyzed the areas or subjects where they felt they were experiencing challenges. This reflective exercise helped them identify focus areas and eventually led to the formation of project teams within the secondary cohort, ensuring each learner could contribute their strengths while addressing their individual struggles.

As we began to dive deeper into the subject of artificial intelligence, it became crucial to assess the overall level of understanding across the cohort. To achieve this, learners were tasked with applying their existing knowledge by creating mind maps. These mind maps illustrated their early ideas and concepts for designing their AI learning buddy, giving us a glimpse into their thought processes and where they might need further support in the weeks ahead.