As part of its Kids Cyber Resilience Project, educating children on how to keep themselves safe online while helping them build digital resilience, Kaspersky has launched its global online training series “How to make AI in the education work for the good” for educators and parents. The program consists of four sessions which will be taught by prominent experts from academia and business, and runs from November 16, 2024, to December 7, 2024.
With artificial Intelligence (AI)
technology becoming increasingly integrated into classrooms and educational tools,
understanding and leveraging AI in a responsible manner has never been more
critical. The Kids Cyber Resilience Project aims to empower educators who foster
children’s healthy, productive relationship with technology. The online series “How
to make AI in the education work for the good” will equip K-12
(kindergarten to 17 years) educators and parents with the skills to protect
children from potential cyber risks, while maximizing the educational benefits
of AI.
Delivered by esteemed experts from academia and business, the workshop series aims
to demystify AI and equip participants with strategies for fostering safe and
effective AI interactions in educational contexts. The training is comprised of
four sessions, specifically tailored to the needs of educators and parents and
focused on practical applications of AI to enhance cyber resilience among
children, namely:
1. “Introduction to AI and Its Basics: What is AI?”
This foundational session will cover the
basic principles of AI, demystifying its components, and shed light on the
fundamental concepts that underpin AI technology in education.
2. “GenAI in Everyday Learning”
Participants will explore the integration
of generative AI in daily learning practices, understanding its benefits,
limitations, and how it can be employed responsibly in educational settings.
3. “Confused or Convinced? Unmasking
AI-Enabled Deepfakes and Misinformation”
This session will examine AI’s potential
for misinformation through tools such as deepfakes, teaching participants to
critically evaluate and protect children from misleading content.
4. “Crafting Intelligent Prompts: How to
Think and Talk Smart with GenAI Chatbots”
Focusing on practical skills, this session will guide attendees in using
generative AI chatbots effectively, helping children and educators communicate
with these tools in meaningful, secure ways.
Course speakers are:
- Pinnaree (Pin Pin) Tea-makorn, PhD – Lecturer and AI Strategist at Sasin
School of Management
- Andrew Swindell, PhD – Instructor Asian University for Women, University of
California, Los Angeles
- Dmitry Anikin – Data Science Team Lead, Machine Learning Technology Research,
Kaspersky
- Jag Sharma – Head of Social Media for APAC, Kaspersky
- Emmanuel Lusinchi – Co-founder of AI Literacy and Transformation Institute
and Centre for AI Leadership
Evgeniya
Russkikh, Head of Cybersecurity Education Kaspersky noted:
“AI is transforming the education
landscape, and is crucial both educators and parents have the knowledge to
leverage its benefits, while understanding its risks. With the launch of this
new training, we aim to empower those guiding the next generation to use AI
wisely, helping children develop essential digital skills safely and improve the
educational process. This series equip participants with tools to foster a
balanced, responsible relationship with technology.”
Pinnaree (Pin Pin) Tea-makorn, PhD Lecturer and AI Strategist at Sasin School
of Management stated:
“As we can see, AI is changing the world
in the same way that electricity and computer have in the past. It is more than
essential that educators and parents must understand what it is, and how it
will affect their students and children in the future, both in their personal
and professional lives. AI will widen the skills gap: those who strive to be
competent will be equipped to excel while those who do not risk becoming over reliant
on the technology and left behind.”
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate it safely should advance too. Through initiatives such as this training series, Kaspersky aims to make complex cybersecurity topics accessible empowering individuals worldwide to foster cyber resilience in every aspect of life, including education. The project is an initiative ran by Kaspersky Academy – an international educational project that promotes worldwide knowledge of cybersecurity, develops high-quality cybersecurity educational programs and supports young talent in IT. By promoting continuous learning and proactive awareness, Kaspersky Academy shapes a safe and intelligent digital future for everyone.
