On July 3, the Xueersi Online School concluded its programming product upgrade and AI course launch event in Beijing. Themed "Harnessing AI to Shape the Future" the conference launched the generative AI (AIGC) course "THE First Lesson on Artificial Intelligence" based on self-developed large language models, and continued to upgrade programming course products to promote the widespread adoption of AI education.

Xueersi Online School "Introductory AI Lesson" product launch ceremony

The conference featured opinion leaders such as Professor Xiong Zhang, Dean of the School of Information at the University of International Business and Economics, and Dr. Yuan Zhongguo, Head of the Information Technology Teaching and Research Group at the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China and Secretary-General of the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence Primary and Secondary Work Committee. Both leaders in the AI education field delivered keynote speeches, offering insights and recommendations for building the AI education ecosystem for primary and secondary schools, envisioning the future of AI.

"TAL Education Group has realized that the long-term impact of generative AI and large language models will extend into the learning field," said Tian Mi, CTO of TAL. TAL's significant investment in technology R&D and deep application has helped it become a genuine technology education company, having accumulated hundreds of AI capabilities custom-tailored for education, dozens of smart education solutions, and massive educational scene data sets including images, speech, video, and question banks.

Tian Mi revealed that TAL began developing its self-developed large language model around the Chinese New Year this year. The AI courses launched this time are based on this self-developed large language model. In the future, the large model will support more learning products.

As the "natives" of the digital era, young people come into contact with new technology early and with a deep sense of perception. Hao Yuefei, head of TAL Online Learning Division, stated that Xueersi Online School began exploring programming courses five years ago, which now serve millions of users and bring significant incremental value to the industry. "We hope every primary school student has the chance to experience the power of AI tools and sow the seeds of becoming tech-savvy in their hearts."

Professor Xiong Zhang noted that youth education impacts the density of future talent, the speed of technological progress, and the strength of social development. AI education can expose primary and secondary school students to cutting-edge tech knowledge, effectively enhancing their creativity and logical thinking skills.

Dr. Yuan Zhongguo remarked, "Intelligent technologies deconstruct the concepts of 'teaching' and 'education'. Regardless of how advanced AI technology becomes, it should never deviate from the concept of 'education over teaching.' Teenagers, in their critical period of worldview formation, urgently need proper guidance from schools, parents, and all educational sectors to influence new technology."

Xueersi's programming business head Xie Wenyi, introduced the programming product upgrade at Xueersi Online School, anchored by "Harnessing AI to Shape the Future" It launched three curriculum systems in programming, robotics, and AI. Looking forward, Xueersi will continue integrating more AI applications and learning into courses to cultivate learners suited to the new era. "THE First Lesson on Artificial Intelligence" as a generative AI (AIGC) course based on self-developed large language models, adheres to principles of broadening tech horizons, inspiring exploration, and fostering passion for technology through three core highlights:

During the launch event, Xueersi Programming signed a cooperation agreement with the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence, planning to initiate a leading AI education program for primary and secondary schools, continuously promoting AI education popularization.

With technological innovation steering the course of primary and secondary education, advancing AI education development becomes a dream sail. Xueersi Online School’s long-term planning in technology, product, and content innovation provides a diversified approach to internal quality cultivation, further sparking children’s interest in tech exploration and expanding a “popular science” sky for youth.

Facing the opportunities and challenges of the new era, Xueersi Online School will continue to leverage its advantages in teaching, research, and ed-tech. It will make youth literacy education a long-term pursuit, striving to cultivate a generation that loves, learns, and utilizes science.

Source: Guangming Daily https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/Y99OmijN9Ah0gMhodKNnkw