🎓 AI & Coding with PictoBlox: Creative Programming for Kids

🎓 Course Title: AI & Coding with PictoBlox: Creative Programming for Kids

🆔 Code: 1083-P

📘 Course Description:

This course introduces children aged 8–14 to the fundamentals of coding, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics using PictoBlox—a graphical programming platform based on Scratch. Students will build interactive games, animations, and AI-powered applications like face and object detection in a fun and safe environment.

🎯 Learning Objectives:

• 🧱 Understand block-based programming and PictoBlox interface
• 🤖 Learn foundational AI concepts through hands-on projects
• 🎮 Create interactive games, stories, and animations
• ⚙️ Explore robotics using sensors and actuators
• 🧠 Develop problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity

🗂️ Course Outline:

📘 Module 1: Introduction to PictoBlox

• What is PictoBlox?
• Navigating the interface
• Creating and saving projects

🧱 Module 2: Coding Basics

• Sprites, stages, and blocks
• Motion, looks, and sound
• Simple logic: sequencing and events

🎮 Module 3: Interactive Projects

• Building games and stories
• Animations and effects
• User interaction: mouse, keyboard, touch

🤖 Module 4: Introduction to AI

• What is AI?
• Face detection, speech recognition, object detection
• Ethical use of AI in projects

⚙️ Module 5: Robotics (Optional/Advanced)

• Connecting hardware (sensors, motors, Arduino)
• Simple robotics projects using PictoBlox

🎤 Module 6: Project Showcase

• Group projects and presentations
• Sharing creations and peer feedback

🧰 Course Materials:

• 💻 Computer or tablet with PictoBlox installed (pictoblox.ai)
• 🌐 Internet access (for AI features)
• 🤖 Optional: Robotics kits (Arduino, sensors, actuators)

🏆 Assessment:

• ✅ Completion of coding and AI projects
• 🤝 Participation in teamwork and presentations
• 🧪 Final demonstration in showcase

• ⏳ Time Frame
  Duration: 6–8 weeks

  1–2 sessions per week, each 60–90 minutes

  Can be adjusted for schools, clubs, or home learning environments