Google’s AI Quests

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What’s new?

AI Quests is a brand-new, engaging program that lets students ages 11 to 14 learn about artificial intelligence by tackling real-world challenges in climate, health, and science.

Created by Google Research and the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, the program invites students to step into the role of Google researchers. They’ll explore the fundamentals and applications of AI through immersive adventures, guided by an in-game mentor, Professor Skye. It’s a space to explore, make mistakes, and reflect on their learning.

This initiative is Google’s latest effort to boost AI literacy in classrooms, not only teaching the next generation how to use this technology, but also inspiring them to use AI to make a positive impact on the world.

No login required, so doesn’t capture any learner data.

AI Quests video overview with subtitles

Learner Benefits

Hands-on AI Learning: Learn the fundamentals and applications of AI by addressing real-world challenges (climate, health, science).
Experiential Role: Step into the shoes of Google researchers, gaining practical experience.
Critical Skills Development: Opportunity to explore, make mistakes, reflect, and iterate on their thinking in a guided environment.
Mentorship: Receive guidance from an in-game mentor, Professor Skye.
Inspiration/Impact: Inspires students to consider how they can use AI to make a positive impact on the world.
AI Literacy: Builds crucial skills in understanding and using artificial intelligence technology.

Educator Benefits

Educator Resources: Each quest comes with a complete lesson plan and teacher guide, including pre- and post-game activities, ensuring easy integration into existing class schedules.
Expert-Developed Content: The resources are co-created by Google Research and the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, providing credible, high-quality, and up-to-date content on AI.
No Prior AI Knowledge Required: The program is a plug-and-play solution and the quests are code-free, allowing any educator, regardless of their technical background or subject specialisation, to confidently teach AI literacy.
Real-World Connection: It allows teachers to facilitate discussions on pressing global issues (climate, health, science) by connecting abstract AI concepts to tangible, real-world applications inspired by Google research.
Professional Development: Educators gain access to an engaging, gamified tool that directly addresses the growing need to build AI literacy in their students.

Educator Resources

There is a Teacher’s Handbook that’s your complete resource for an engaging and playful exploration of AI in your classroom.

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A Pedagogical and Design Approach document that explains the educational philosophy behind AI Quests. Inside, you will find an overview of the core principles that guide the design, from using game-based learning to create an active experience to placing human-centred and ethical thinking at the forefront.

Pedagogical and Design Approaches

Finally, each quest comes with a complete lesson plan and teacher guide, including pre- and post-game activities, ensuring easy integration into existing class schedules.

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AI Quests Links

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AI Quests – Teacher Resources

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