Designing a novel teaching platform for AI: A case study in a Thai school context
Issued Date
2022-12-01
Resource Type
ISSN
02664909
eISSN
13652729
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85133463969
Journal Title
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning
Volume
38
Issue
6
Start Page
1714
End Page
1729
Rights Holder(s)
SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol.38 No.6 (2022) , 1714-1729
Suggested Citation
Aung Z.H., Sanium S., Songsaksuppachok C., Kusakunniran W., Precharattana M., Chuechote S., Pongsanon K., Ritthipravat P. Designing a novel teaching platform for AI: A case study in a Thai school context. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol.38 No.6 (2022) , 1714-1729. 1729. doi:10.1111/jcal.12706 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/84234
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Designing a novel teaching platform for AI: A case study in a Thai school context
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Abstract
Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) has gained increasing popularity in human society, and it is important to educate people about this emerging technology. Many countries have adopted school curricula to incorporate AI into their classrooms. However, developing tools for discovering AI concepts remains challenging. There are few studies on AI education tools, particularly in Thailand. Objectives: This study designs AIThaiGen, a web-based learning platform for junior high school students that introduces AI concepts. It can communicate with remote hardware stations, allowing students to test their AI models in real-world scenarios. Methods: A total of 106 students in 7th and 8th grade in Thailand participated, and a single-group pre-test-post-test research design was employed in this study. Pre-post-tests on the basic concepts of AI and the students' attitude questionnaire on AIThaiGen were used to collect and analyse data. Results and Conclusions: The results show that there is a significant improvement (p < 0.001) in the pre-post-tests on the basic concepts of AI, and the overall result of the students' attitude questionnaire on AIThaiGen is (Formula presented.), indicating positive outlooks. Furthermore, notable student projects are showcased, highlighting their ability to initiate new ideas for solving real problems after studying with AIThaiGen.