108 Gwangju Elementary AI Gifted Students Join Urban Problem-Solving Camp

Two-Day Collaborative Activities on the Theme of 'Smart City'
Developing Solutions for Old Downtown Areas Using AI and Software Educational Tools

Over 100 elementary school students from the Gwangju area participated in a two-day camp where they developed and presented ideas for solving urban problems using artificial intelligence and software educational tools. By combining urban regeneration with cutting-edge technology, the camp provided an opportunity for students to develop both creativity and collaboration skills.

Gwangju Education Research Information Center, 'Revitalizing Old Downtown through AI Collaboration!' Students Practicing AI·SW Educational Tools at the Gifted Camp. Provided by Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education.

According to the Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education on July 14, the Education Research Information Center of the Office held the '2025 AI Information Gifted Education Center Elementary Gifted Camp' at the National Gwangju Science Museum from July 12 to 13. This was the second time the camp was held, following last year, and it was jointly organized by the Education Research Information Center and the Gwangju Science Museum.

A total of 108 fifth and sixth grade students from the AI Information Gifted Education Center participated in the camp. Under the theme 'Solving Old Downtown Issues with Smart Cities!', students worked in teams to carry out the entire process from planning to production and presentation using AI·SW-based educational tools.

The main programs included an opening ceremony and networking event, special lectures by smart city experts, hands-on practice with educational tools, team-based project production and presentations, and astronomical observation.

Bae Chaekyung, a student at Sanjeong Elementary School, said, "I had a special experience working with my friends to brainstorm and implement smart city ideas," and added, "I enjoyed the process of sharing different perspectives and collaborating together."

Gwangju Education Research Information Center, 'Revitalizing Old Downtown through AI Collaboration!' Gifted Camp CEO Byungcheon Yoo of Replus Co., Ltd. is giving a special lecture on 'Establishing a Regional Hub Smart City.' Provided by Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education

The Gwangju Education Research Information Center will also hold an information gifted camp for 47 middle school students in cooperation with the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology on July 19 and 20, focusing on topics such as AI, the Internet of Things, and game development.

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