Chosun University and Gwangju Buk-gu Successfully Complete '2020 AI·SW Convergence Robot Coding Education'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwanwoo] Chosun University SW-Centered University Project Group, the first software-centered university in the Honam region, recently announced on the 22nd that it has completed the ‘2020 AI·SW Convergence Robot Coding Education’ program together with Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City.

The ‘2020 AI·SW Convergence Robot Coding Education’ was prepared to nurture talent tailored to the 4th industrial revolution and to advance Buk-gu as an AI hub region, according to the ‘Business Agreement for Establishing a Foundation for AI Talent Development’ signed between Chosun University and Buk-gu.

A total of 55 students from 3 schools participated in this program.

The SW-Centered University Project Group reflected the educational demand survey conducted for 20 high schools in Buk-gu. Kumho High School conducted a total of 12 sessions through face-to-face classes, while Munjeong Girls’ High School and Jeil High School conducted a total of 18 sessions through non-face-to-face classes.

This program consisted of experience-centered learning such as Unplugged Robot Coding using AI·SW, AI Machine Learning Model implementation practice, Programming Language practice, and Robot Coding education.

The classes were led by Professor Cho Youngjoo, Professor Lee Gwangok, Professor Lim Heekyung from the SW-Centered University Project Group, and teaching assistants Moon Sooncheol, Seo Heechul, Park Jubon, and Park Minsol from the IT Convergence College.

Professor Cho Youngjoo said, “Currently, information utilization capabilities, especially basic AI capabilities, are required as the most important core competencies in our society. I felt great meaning and reward in conducting a future talent development program together with Buk-gu to establish a foundation for AI talent development.”

Moon In, Mayor of Buk-gu, said, “The 2020 AI·SW Convergence Robot Coding Education conducted together with the Chosun University SW-Centered University Project Group utilized the expert resources of our regional SW-Centered University Project Group to provide education that makes AI easier to understand for youth in Buk-gu, serving as an opportunity to help students living in the AI·SW era with their future career choices.”

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