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2025 Shanghai Out-of-School Education Expo: A New Era of AI Education Begins ๐
June 27, 2025 โ the China Welfare Institute Children's Palace, together with international AI education pioneer BitLab, debuted at the 2025 Shanghai Out-of-School Education Exhibition under the theme "The Future Belongs to Those Who Use AI".
๐๏ธ Organizers' Background
- China Welfare Institute Children's Palace โ China's first children's palace, founded by Soong Ching-ling
- BitLab / AIDREAMS โ international AI education pioneer with 16 years of maker-education experience
- ECNU Global Institute for Development and Innovation (GID) โ academic support
๐ฏ Exhibition Highlights
Highlight 1: AIDREAMS Platform Unveiled for the First Time ๐ฅ๏ธ
The expo unveiled the latest AI + Agent programming and building "AIDREAMS" design platform for the first time in full:
- Visual programming interface โ write AI programs like building blocks
- Agent template library โ dozens of preset AI roles, one-click use
- Hardware linkage โ programs can directly control physical robots
- Cloud deployment โ share works to the internet with one click
Highlight 2: Three Senses & Three Powers ร CDIO Fusion Courses ๐
The expo demonstrated a new curriculum system fusing two educational philosophies:
| Three Senses & Three Powers (literacy) | CDIO (engineering) |
|---|---|
|
Story Sense โ drive learning with stories Entertainment Sense โ explore through play Meaning Sense โ understand the value of learning |
C Conceive โ find problems, define needs D Design โ plan solutions, draw blueprints I Implement โ build and program O Operate โ test, iterate, improve |
Highlight 3: Student Works LIVE Demo ๐ฆ๐ง
K-12 students from multiple AICDIO experimental schools brought their AI creations:
- ๐ค Smart Tour-Guide Robot โ auto-recognizes visitors and explains exhibits
- ๐ฑ Smart Farm System โ auto-monitors soil moisture and waters
- ๐ต AI Music Studio โ generates music based on emotion
- โฟ Accessibility Glasses โ help visually impaired people recognize text and objects
Highlight 4: Interactive Experience Zone ๐ฎ
Multiple interactive experience sessions were set up:
- "Create Your AI Assistant in 30 Seconds" โ experience no-code agent building live
- "Paper-Controlled Robot" โ control the AstroMate robot with any paper
- "AI Painting Challenge" โ compete with AI on creative artwork
- "Programming Marathon" โ complete assigned tasks within a time limit for prizes
๐ Expo Data
- Attendance: 3,000+ visitors
- Interactive experiences: 800+ families
- School consultations: 50+ schools
- Media coverage: 10+ outlets
๐ค Expert View
"AI is not here to replace teachers, but to free them. When tedious knowledge transmission can be assisted by AI, teachers can devote more energy to what truly matters โ sparking children's curiosity, cultivating their creativity, and shaping their character. That is the core mission of the AICDIO curriculum." โ Dr. Cao Weixun, on-site remarks at the expo
๐ Next Steps
Based on the enthusiastic response, BitLab plans to:
- Establish the first AIDREAMS AI Education Experience Center in Shanghai
- Launch the "100 Schools AI Program", offering free courses to 100 schools
- Introduce a Youth AI Certification System with authoritative competency certificates
- Host the National Youth AI Innovation Competition to discover tomorrow's stars
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