What this lesson teaches
Children learn the basics of programming logic by creating a chatbot that responds to user input. This activity fosters coding confidence and introduces them to AI concepts through hands-on experience.
Digital Literacy
Can you finish build your own chatbot in about 30 min?
Build Your Own Chatbot
You will children learn the basics of programming logic by creating a chatbot that responds to user input.
Duration30 min
Age GroupAges 13–14
DifficultyBeginner
SubjectDigital Literacy
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By visually mapping out questions and responses, children engage in problem-solving and sequential reasoning. This aligns with Vygotsky's scaffolding theory as they build upon existing knowledge to understand more complex coding structures.
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1. Choose a simple chatbot platform (like Chatbot.com or Chatfuel). 2. Sign up and create a new project. 3. Write 5 questions related to your hobbies (e.g., favorite sports, movies). 4. For each question, program 1-2 responses. 5. Test your chatbot by asking the questions you programmed. 6. Invite a family member to interact with your chatbot and observe their reactions.