Chosun University-Gwangju Nam-gu 'AI Utilization Lifelong Education' Receives Positive Response

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The "AI Utilization Lifelong Education" program, jointly conducted by Chosun University and Nam-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Kim Byungnae), is receiving great responses from participants.

The Chosun University SW-Centered University Project Group (Director Jeong Ilyong) announced on the 24th that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Nam-gu again this year for "Artificial Intelligence (AI) Utilization Lifelong Education," following last year.

Notably, programs such as "Visiting Elementary School Coding Class," "Visiting Intellectual Property Academy SW Experience Education," and "AI Basic Utilization Coding Education" for grandparents' families and low-income parents and students are being conducted.

The "Visiting Coding Class" is a program designed to enhance elementary school students' computational thinking skills in a rapidly changing society, where elementary school coding education has become mandatory.

A total of 1,579 students from 72 classes in grades 5 and 6 at 15 elementary schools in Nam-gu are participating.

The "Visiting Intellectual Property Academy" is a program providing AI and SW education to educationally vulnerable groups such as out-of-school youth, and it is being held at local children's centers within Nam-gu.

The "Coding Education for Basic AI Utilization" is a program offering "AI and SW Lifelong Education" to grandparents and grandchildren, parents and students, and the general public.

Each program includes AI machine learning, image machine learning, and robot coding education, with instructors including Chosun University IT Convergence College students Park Jubon, Park Yuyoung, Han Seulbi, and researcher Park Yumin.

Professor Choyoungju, in charge, said, "The Nam-gu programs implement customized education according to the target audience and purpose, which has resulted in high participant satisfaction," adding, "In the current situation where COVID-19 continues to spread, we are prioritizing the safety of program participants while conducting the programs."

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