Schools in Bengaluru have started offering AI and robotic courses to children as young as grade 3.
Chaman Bhartiya School in the city is one of many leaders proactively exploring the potential benefits of AI and robotics while advocating for responsible implementation strategies.
Their curriculum explores AI, robotics, and coding, providing students with hands-on experience and a platform to explore their creativity.
Speaking to AIM, Chaman Bhartiya School director Allan Kjaer Andersen said, “I’m from Northern Europe, but I can say that India is not behind in robotics. In fact, I would argue that what we accomplish in Bhartiya schools surpasses what schools in Copenhagen are achieving.”
He believes that from a young age, their students are exposed to this environment, and they demonstrate remarkable intelligence.
The school offers an innovative robotics kit that students can use to build anything they want. The school has also established a very good name in space technology, allowing students to begin developing satellites.
In 2020, Indus International School deployed AI-powered robots — Eagle, Eagle 1.0, Eagle 2.0 — to teach in classrooms. The AI-enabled robots teach lessons in biology, chemistry, geography, history, and physics to classes 7, 8, and 9.
AI Enters the Classroom
Elaborating on the AI programmes at CBS, MYP design and robotics facilitator Shashank Mane said, “Startle, an AI platform, is designed to help teachers with tasks like creating a lesson or unit plan.”
According to Mane, this platform can generate a complete lesson plan even when given only a little input. It also helps teachers conduct quizzes automatically. This use of AI serves as a great time saver for teachers, allowing them more time for other activities with their students.
Over the years, several initiatives have been explored to help empower teachers. For instance, The Connect Institute’s Ujjwal Shiksha recently unlocked the ability for educators to customise their teaching methodologies. This was done to ensure that each student’s unique learning requirements were addressed, thus optimising their academic and personal growth.
Another interesting initiative is Infinity Learn’s Virtual Intelligent System for Tailored Academics, or VISTA for short, designed to harness AI to address issues encountered by both educators and learners. The objective of the initiative is to “empower educators for tomorrow”.
From conceptualising lesson plans to identifying resources and extracting insights, the tool ensures educators are equipped with the most advanced digital tools, enabling them to recalibrate their teaching strategies for a new era.
IT Parents Want AI Children
Bengaluru is home to almost 47.31% of IT professionals over 30, many of whom are parents eager to equip their children for the tech-centric future.
To assure parents of the benefits of an AI-based education, CBS has established an AI Experience Centre. This facility showcases a humanoid robot powered by AI, enabling parents to interact and understand the inner workings of how AI operates. From electronics to voice and facial recognition systems, every element within the lab embodies AI technology.
Through first-hand experiences, parents can gain insight into both the advantages and drawbacks of AI, affirming their confidence in the education provided to their children.
As Bengaluru continues to evolve as a tech hub, the AI education approach by schools like CBS and Indus International ensures that the next generation is not just prepared for the future but poised to shape it.
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