AI-Cosmic aims to familiarize primary school kids with the 5 big ideas in artificial intelligence(AI) through gamified learning activities and introduce them to basic coding skills that are aligned with their level of knowledge and education, promote coding and AI in schools, enhance teachers’ digital skills, enrich the variety of education in the field of STEM, thus making it more attractive among young learners, filling the gap in the EU job market by encouraging pursuing a programming career.

After thorough research, the partnership will conceive, design, develop, test, implement and disseminate a complete educational course facilitated by hi-tech digital tools and resources. The educational content will be based on the principles of AI and coding and delivered to the kids through familiar scenarios. Designers, programmers and educators will be involved in the project development from the very beginning providing their knowledge, feedback and suggestions following the testing cycles.

Expected outcomes of the project comprise:

• The AI-Cosmic Guide, acting as a handbook that will assist teachers to introduce the topic of coding to their students.
• The AI-Cosmicon, a Minecraft game that will provide a hands-on approach and introduce students to the complex concepts of coding in a simplified and fun way.
• A virtual community for teachers and learners to promote continuity of the project results, collaboration and constructive discussions in the field of AI, coding, ICT and STEM.