Jongno-gu, AI Coding for Children & Smartphone and Kiosk Education for Seniors

Operating until December at Gyodong and Ihwa-dong Community Centers, Seoul Senior Welfare Center, Jongno Senior Comprehensive Welfare Center, and others

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jongno-gu (Mayor Kim Young-jong) will operate a ‘Digital Competency Enhancement Education’ program from June to December targeting children and the elderly to bridge the digital divide.

This education program consists of a total of 10 courses, including AI coding for children and smartphone and kiosk usage for the elderly.

Since June 9, the program has been conducted at four local education centers: Gyo-nam-dong and Ihwa-dong Community Centers, Seoul Senior Welfare Center, and Jongno Senior Comprehensive Welfare Center.

First, the children’s coding education is designed to allow children to learn coding close to home and study computer programming and the Internet of Things (IoT).

In particular, it helps children learn coding easily and enjoyably by using robots tailored to their level.

Courses are prepared according to skill levels, from beginner courses that stimulate curiosity about coding to intermediate courses where students can directly control hardware such as sensors and motors.

Jongno-gu also offers practical education for the elderly, a digitally vulnerable group, that can be applied in daily life.

Starting with smartphone usage, the program teaches ▲finding directions using transportation apps ▲using the Zoom program necessary for online education ▲using apps related to welfare, health, finance, and shopping ▲and kiosk usage.

Any resident can receive digital education to improve their individual skills, and the tuition is free.

For inquiries about coding education, contact the Smart City Division, and for elderly education applications, contact the Jongno Senior Comprehensive Welfare Center or the Seoul Senior Welfare Center.

Mayor Kim Young-jong said, “We aim to support residents in enhancing their capabilities to adapt to the rapidly changing digital environment,” adding, “We will continue to prepare customized programs for each generation and strive to eliminate the digital information gap.”

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