Suji Library in Yongin to Launch 'AI-SW Creative Academy for the Future' in Partnership with Kyung Hee University

Yongin Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Sang-il) announced on April 21 that it will operate the 'AI-Software (SW) Creative Academy for the Future' at the Digital Makerspace in Suji Library through October.

Exterior view of Suji Library. Provided by Yongin City

This program is a collaboration between the SW-Centered University Project Group at Kyung Hee University and Suji Library, which features a makerspace equipped with digital fabrication tools and other open creative resources.

The program is open to both students in grades 4 to 6 of elementary school and adults.

The courses for elementary school students include the 'Pingpong Robot' class, where students learn about autonomous driving and battlebot coding, and the 'LEGO Spike' class, which develops logical thinking through brick assembly and block coding. A new 'Advanced Project Class' has also been established, aimed at preparing students for robotics competitions and participation in the FIRST LEGO League.

The 'Generative AI & Digital Fabrication' course for adults will begin in May. The course focuses on strengthening practical maker skills, ranging from 3D modeling and creating image/video content using generative AI, to hands-on production utilizing digital equipment such as 3D printers and paper cutters, all applicable to everyday life.

The 'Pingpong Robot' course for elementary students will be held every Wednesday, while the 'LEGO Spike' course will take place every Thursday. The 'Generative AI & Digital Fabrication' course for adults will be held every Tuesday.

Applications for the May curriculum will be accepted starting on April 28, and registration for each program can be made through the 'Cultural Event Application' section on the Suji Library website (lib.yongin.go.kr/suji).

For more information, please refer to the Suji Library website or contact the library by phone (031-6193-1625) for detailed guidance.

A Yongin City official stated, "Through our partnership with Kyung Hee University, we are now able to provide high-quality, age-specific STEAM education for citizens, ranging from physical computing for elementary students to AI utilization workshops for adults. Kyung Hee University is supporting the development of the curriculum, as well as providing equipment and a team of expert instructors. We expect this collaborative model, which has further elevated the quality of public library education, to have a significant synergistic effect in bridging the digital education gap in the community and fostering future talent in convergence fields."

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