Can you finish create your chatbot companion in about 30 min?
You will this activity introduces basic AI principles by helping students understand how chatbots process language and respond.
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This activity introduces basic AI principles by helping students understand how chatbots process language and respond. Creating a chatbot allows children to grasp the fundamental concepts of artificial intelligence while engaging in a playful and interactive format.
By programming responses, students leverage Vygotsky's scaffolding — they build knowledge step-by-step. The iterative process of refining bot responses mirrors real AI learning, making abstract concepts tangible and relatable.
1. Open a chatbot platform like Chatbot.com or ChatBot. 2. Create a new chatbot project. 3. Write 5 simple questions your friends might ask. 4. Program funny or helpful answers for each question. 5. Test your chatbot with your family, asking the programmed questions. 6. Refine the answers based on their feedback — how can they be more engaging?