PlayGrid: Sparking AI Literacy with an Intuitive and Accessible Learning Interface

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly commonplace for the average consumer, but AI is not commonly understood. In a global survey of adults, 1/3 of users thought they were using AI-powered services, but in reality, more than 3/4 of those consumers were using AI-powered technology. Thi...

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Published in:	2023 Fifth International Conference on Transdisciplinary AI (TransAI) pp. 171 - 178
Main Authors:	Quiloan, Richard, Moosavi, Sanaz Rahimi, Tankelevich, Roman, Karlin, Mike
Format:	Conference Proceeding
Language:	English
Published:	IEEE 25-09-2023
Subjects:	AI literacy Artificial intelligence early childhood education Education Games Prototypes Q-learning Surveys
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Summary:	Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly commonplace for the average consumer, but AI is not commonly understood. In a global survey of adults, 1/3 of users thought they were using AI-powered services, but in reality, more than 3/4 of those consumers were using AI-powered technology. This uninformed but unrealized use of AI hinders peoples' capacity to effectively utilize, cooperate with, and operate as critical consumers of AI. There is a growing movement to develop AI literacy in young children. This paper demonstrates a way to introduce and familiarize young children with the Q-Learning algorithm using the Adafruit NeoTrellis as an introductory step in AI education. It is a fun, educational, and handheld gaming device that has the potential for other AI-powered games to support and increase AI literacy in young children.
DOI:	10.1109/TransAI60598.2023.00045