AI, Technology & Thinking Skills for Children – 9-Month Structured Program

A 9-month live AI program for Afghan children abroad—AI basics, safe tech use, tools for learning, and algorithm thinking.

20 Students

0 Lectures

Dr ‌Bilal Exceer 2

Instructor

About This Course

AI for Kids – 9-Month Structured Artificial Intelligence & Digital Skills Program is a live, child-friendly program designed for Afghan children living abroad. It introduces Artificial Intelligence in a safe, practical, and age-appropriate way—while strengthening digital confidence, critical thinking, and responsible technology habits.

This program is not focused on memorizing technical terms. Instead, students learn:

how AI works in real life,
how to use learning tools wisely,
how to stay safe online,
and how to think in steps (algorithmic thinking) to solve problems.

The course is delivered live, four times per week, with interactive activities, guided practice, weekly learning goals, and parent-visible progress.

Course Structure Breakdown

Phase 1 (Months 1–3): AI Foundations for Children

Students build a simple and clear understanding of AI using real-world examples.

Key topics:

What is AI? What AI is not
AI in daily life (search, translation, recommendations, assistants)
Data and learning: how AI “learns” (simple concept)
Understanding prompts and instructions
Building curiosity and asking smart questions
Mini-projects: “AI in my home / school / life” presentations

Focus: Clear foundation + confidence + correct understanding.

Phase 2 (Months 4–6): Using AI Tools for Learning (Smart & Ethical)

Students learn how to use AI tools to support learning—not to replace thinking.

Key topics:

Using AI to explain lessons (math/science/reading support)
Writing support (ideas, structure, vocabulary) without copying
Study planning, summarizing, and practice quizzes
Fact-checking and detecting wrong information
Ethical use: plagiarism awareness, honesty, and responsibility
Mini-projects: “My AI Study Assistant Plan” + weekly practice tasks

Focus: Productivity + academic support + integrity.

Phase 3 (Months 7–9): Technology Safety + Algorithm Thinking

Students learn safety principles and structured thinking for problem solving.

Key topics:

Online safety basics (privacy, passwords, scams, unsafe messages)
Safe social media habits (age-appropriate rules, reporting, boundaries)
Screen-time balance and focus strategies
Basic algorithms: step-by-step thinking, patterns, logic games
Decomposition: breaking big problems into small steps
Final project: “AI & Safety Champion” + algorithm challenge presentation

Focus: Safe digital behavior + strong thinking skills.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the 9-month program, students will be able to:

Explain AI in a simple, correct way
Use AI tools to support learning responsibly
Identify risky online behaviors and stay safe
Practice step-by-step thinking to solve problems
Show improved digital confidence and academic structure

Assessment & Parent Reporting

Weekly learning plan and structured progress
End-of-course assessment
Grading and performance tracking
Progress report to parents
Certificate of Completion

Course Includes

Live interactive sessions (4 days/week)
Practice activities and guided tasks
Structured learning pathway
Instructor support
Certificate of Completion

Dr ‌Bilal Exceer 2

22 Courses

4 Students

Ricardo dave has a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Santa Clara University and years of experience as a professional instructor and trainer for Data Science and programming. He has publications and patents in various fields such as microfluidics, materials science, and data science technologies. Over the course of his career he has developed a skill set in analyzing data and he hopes to use his experience in teaching and data science to help other people learn the power of programming the ability to analyze data, as well as present the data in clear and beautiful visualizations. Currently he works as the Head of Data Science for Pierian Data Inc. and provides in-person data science and python ...