Episode 186: How Should we Educate Kids About Artificial Intelligence?

This week's guest is Juliet Waters, Chief Knowledge Officer at Kids Code Jeunesse, a Canadian charity with a mission to give every Canadian child access to digital skills education, with a focus on girls and underserved communities. KCJ teaches kids and their educators about topics including algorithm literacy and artificial intelligence, and how these integrate with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to give kids the confidence and creative tools they need to build a better future.

Topics explored in the podcast include:

• You recently launched the #kids2030 Challenge, to encourage kids to use data science to address plastic pollution. What has the response been to the challenge so far?

• Can you share more about the reasons behind The Algorithm Literacy Project and its goals? 

• What has the response been from adults, parents and teachers?

• Have there been any challenges?

• Do kids often show more interest in pursuing a career in AI after being involved in your work?

• How has COVID19 impacted KCJ?

• What are your thoughts on the challenges faced by women as AI practitioners?

If you're keen to learn more about Kids Code Jeunesse and The Algorithm Literacy Project then please do check out the links below.

Links:

• Kids Code Jeunesse: https://kidscodejeunesse.org.

• The Algorithm Literacy Project: https://algorithmliteracy.org/