AIKreate

AIKreate's mission is to empower the next generation with essential skills in artificial intelligence and computer science. Our vision is to create a world where every student aged 12 to 17 has the opportunity to become AI-literate, preparing them for a future that is increasingly shaped by AI technologies. We believe that by providing accessible AI education, we can bridge the gap between traditional education and the demands of a tech-driven world.

As the Team Lead and CEO of our organization, Mireia Torello brings a wealth of experience and expertise to guide our team towards the successful execution of our projects, including the LEAP Project. With a PhD in Earth Sciences from James Cook University, Australia, and an Executive MBA from IESE Business School, Mireia combines her academic background with her business acumen to drive strategic initiatives and foster innovation within our organization. Her responsibilities encompass overseeing the overall direction of the project, setting strategic objectives, and ensuring alignment with our organizational goals. Mireia leads by example, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where team members can thrive and contribute their expertise. She is also responsible for managing stakeholder relationships, monitoring project progress, and making strategic decisions to overcome challenges and drive success. With her strong leadership and vision, Mireia ensures that our team remains focused, motivated, and well-equipped to achieve our objectives.

As the Team Lead and CEO, Mireia Torello is uniquely positioned to effectively support the LEAP Project alongside other organizational priorities. With her extensive academic background in Earth Sciences and her Executive MBA, Mireia brings a diverse skill set that enables her to oversee multiple projects concurrently while ensuring alignment with the organization's overarching goals. Her strategic vision and leadership capabilities empower team members to excel in their respective roles, fostering a collaborative environment conducive to project success.

As part of our team, Marc Oliveras plays a crucial role in supporting the LEAP Project alongside our CEO, Mireia Torello, and other team members. With his extensive experience in teaching AI to teens, executing strategic plans, and curriculum development for project-based learning schools, Marc brings invaluable insights and expertise to the project. Additionally, as the Chair of the Board of Trustees at one of the most innovative schools in Southern Europe, Marc provides strategic guidance and fosters collaboration between our organization and educational institutions. Together, Marc and Mireia lead our team in effectively supporting the LEAP Project while addressing other organizational priorities.

A game-based platform fostering AI literacy, enabling teens to craft AI creations within a supportive community.

AIKreate addresses the pressing need for comprehensive AI education among teenagers, bridging the gap between the increasing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) and the lack of formal education in this domain within traditional school systems. The rapid advancement of AI technologies has become a defining characteristic of the 21st century, permeating various aspects of society from healthcare to finance, transportation, and beyond. However, despite its pervasive influence, many teenagers lack sufficient understanding of AI concepts and their practical implications.

One significant problem AIKreate seeks to solve is the deficiency in AI literacy among teenagers. As AI continues to shape the future workforce and daily life, individuals must possess foundational knowledge to navigate and thrive in an AI-driven world. Without adequate education in AI, teenagers risk being ill-prepared for future careers and decision-making roles, hindering their competitiveness in the job market and ability to contribute meaningfully to society.

Moreover, the lack of formal AI education in schools exacerbates existing inequalities in access to technology and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Students from underserved communities or schools with limited resources may not have access to AI education programs or tools, widening the digital divide and perpetuating socio-economic disparities. AIKreate aims to democratize access to AI education by providing a user-friendly platform that is accessible to teenagers regardless of their geographical location or socio-economic background.

Furthermore, AIKreate addresses the challenge of engaging teenagers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects, particularly AI, which can often be perceived as complex or intimidating. By gamifying the learning experience and integrating social elements such as community building and collaboration, AIKreate makes AI education interactive, enjoyable, and relatable for teenagers. Through hands-on activities and the opportunity to create their own AI projects, teenagers develop not only technical skills but also critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities, essential for success in the digital age.

Additionally, AIKreate responds to the need for practical, experiential learning opportunities that go beyond theoretical knowledge. While traditional educational approaches may focus on rote memorization or abstract concepts, AIKreate empowers teenagers to apply AI principles in real-world contexts, fostering creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. By enabling teens to design and implement their AI projects, AIKreate nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset and prepares them to become active participants in shaping the future of AI technology.

In summary, AIKreate addresses the critical need for AI literacy among teenagers by providing an accessible, engaging, and practical platform for learning and experimentation. By equipping teenagers with AI knowledge and skills, AIKreate empowers them to navigate the complexities of the digital age, contribute meaningfully to society, and pursue fulfilling careers in STEM-related fields.

AIKreate's solution serves teenagers aged 12-17, educators, and schools, providing them with a transformative platform for AI education that offers numerous benefits and impacts on their lives.

For Teenagers: AIKreate offers a dynamic and engaging learning experience that equips teenagers with essential AI literacy and practical skills. Through the immersive game, students embark on an exciting journey across galaxies, planets, and satellites, where they tackle challenges related to ethics, data science, mathematics, and coding. This gamified approach makes learning about AI enjoyable and interactive, motivating students to actively participate and explore complex concepts in a supportive environment. By mastering AI skills and earning rewards along the way, teenagers develop a sense of achievement and confidence in their abilities, preparing them for future academic and career opportunities in STEM fields.

Moreover, AIKreate's community aspect fosters connections and collaborations among teenagers from diverse backgrounds, promoting cross-cultural understanding and empathy. By engaging with peers and educators in shared experiences and discussions, students develop valuable soft skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, which are essential for success in the digital age and beyond.

For Educators and Schools: AIKreate empowers educators and schools to deliver high-quality AI education tailored to the needs and interests of their students. With the user-friendly PC dashboard, teachers can easily manage and customize the app's content, curriculum, and challenges to align with their educational objectives and standards. This flexibility allows educators to adapt the AIKreate platform to suit various learning environments and classroom settings, whether in traditional classrooms, afterschool programs, or remote learning environments.

Additionally, AIKreate provides educators with valuable insights and analytics on students' progress and engagement, enabling them to track learning outcomes and identify areas for improvement. By leveraging these data-driven insights, educators can personalize instruction, provide targeted support, and ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed in their AI learning journey.

Overall, AIKreate's solution has a profound impact on the lives of teenagers, educators, and schools by democratizing access to AI education, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, and equipping the next generation with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in an AI-driven world.

Aikreate has conducted formative research through the implementation of pilot programs in schools across Latin America, Spain, and the United States. These pilot programs provided valuable insights into the effectiveness of our platform and curriculum, allowing us to gather feedback directly from students and educators. The results of these pilots were satisfactory and have informed ongoing improvements to our product. By leveraging real-world testing and feedback, Aikreate ensures that our AI education platform meets the needs of diverse learners and remains responsive to evolving educational landscapes.

The data collected from the research/studies, which included surveys administered to both students and teachers at the end of the pilot programs, revealed valuable insights about the effectiveness of our solution. Specifically, we gained key feedback on various aspects of our AI education platform, including its usability, engagement levels, and impact on learning outcomes. This data informed our work moving forward by providing us with actionable feedback to refine and enhance our platform. For example, we identified areas for improvement in user interface design, content delivery, and instructional support based on the feedback received. Additionally, we used the data to validate the effectiveness of certain features and curriculum components, guiding our decisions on which aspects to prioritize and further develop.

Aikreate has recently launched version 1.0 of our AI education platform to the market. We are excited about the opportunity to participate in LEAP to further enhance our solution and make it more engaging for teenagers. Our goal is to ensure that our platform is accessible to kids and schools from diverse backgrounds, empowering them with essential AI literacy skills. By being part of LEAP, we aim to gather valuable insights and collaborate with experts to refine and optimize our platform for maximum impact and effectiveness.

What are the most effective strategies for integrating AI literacy into existing school curricula, and how can we tailor our platform to support educators in this process?

How does the socioeconomic background of students impact their access to and engagement with AI education resources, and how can we ensure equitable access for all learners?

How can we optimize our AI education platform to increase student engagement and learning outcomes? 

For the 12-week LEAP Project sprint, our primary objective is to leverage the expertise and insights of the LEAP Fellows to enhance the effectiveness and impact of our AI literacy platform at Aikreate. Specifically, we aim to achieve the following desired outputs:

1. Research Recommendations: We anticipate the development of research recommendations that will inform our approach to strengthening the evidence base of our solution. These recommendations will include suggestions for study designs, methodologies, data collection techniques, and analysis strategies tailored to our unique context and objectives.

2. Study Designs and Frameworks: The LEAP Fellows will collaborate with our team to design robust study frameworks and methodologies for evaluating the effectiveness of our AI literacy platform. This may involve designing experiments, surveys, focus groups, or other research methods to gather data on student engagement, learning outcomes, and user experience.

3. Strategies for Optimization: We seek to generate actionable strategies and recommendations for optimizing our platform based on empirical evidence and best practices. This may include identifying opportunities for feature enhancements, user interface improvements, or curriculum adjustments to better meet the needs of our target audience.

4. Monitoring and Evaluation Tools: We aim to develop monitoring and evaluation tools that will enable us to track key performance indicators and assess the impact of our intervention over time. These tools may include surveys, assessments, or data analytics dashboards designed to measure student progress, satisfaction, and overall platform usage.

5. Implementation Plan: In addition to research and evaluation, we expect to outline a detailed implementation plan for integrating the insights and recommendations generated during the LEAP Project into our ongoing operations. This plan will include timelines, resource allocation strategies, and mechanisms for stakeholder engagement to ensure the successful execution of our proposed initiatives.

To put the outputs of the LEAP Project into action, Aikreate will implement a strategic plan that encompasses the following steps:

1. Integration of Research Recommendations: We will carefully review and prioritize the research recommendations provided by the LEAP Fellows, taking into account their relevance, feasibility, and potential impact on our organization's goals. These recommendations will inform our decision-making process and guide the development of our evidence base strengthening initiatives.

2. Implementation of Study Designs and Frameworks: Aikreate will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement rigorous study designs and frameworks based on the outputs of the LEAP Project. This may involve conducting pilot studies, randomized controlled trials, or longitudinal evaluations to assess the effectiveness of our AI literacy platform in real-world settings.

3. Optimization Strategies: We will leverage the insights and recommendations generated during the LEAP Project to optimize our platform and curriculum. This may include making iterative improvements to our user interface, content delivery methods, and learning pathways to enhance engagement, retention, and learning outcomes for students.

4. Deployment of Monitoring and Evaluation Tools: Aikreate will develop and deploy monitoring and evaluation tools to track key performance indicators and measure the impact of our interventions over time. These tools will enable us to gather quantitative and qualitative data on student engagement, progress, and satisfaction, allowing us to make data-driven decisions and adjustments to our platform and practices.

5. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: We will actively engage with our stakeholders, including educators, students, parents, and policymakers, to solicit feedback, share findings, and promote collaboration around our evidence base strengthening efforts. This will involve hosting workshops, webinars, and community events to foster dialogue, build partnerships, and disseminate our research findings and best practices.

6. Continuous Improvement and Iteration: Aikreate is committed to a culture of continuous improvement and iteration. We will regularly review and evaluate the effectiveness of our evidence base strengthening initiatives, using feedback from stakeholders and data from monitoring and evaluation activities to inform future iterations and refinements to our approach.

For Aikreate, the desired long-term outcomes of the 12-week LEAP Project sprint are twofold: organizational growth and solution enhancement.

1. Organizational Growth:

   • Increased Capacity: We aim to enhance our organization's capacity to conduct rigorous research and evidence-based decision-making processes. By leveraging the outputs of the LEAP Project, we will strengthen our internal research capabilities and foster a culture of data-driven innovation within our team.
   • Expanded Network: Through our participation in the LEAP Project, we anticipate building valuable connections and partnerships with fellow organizations, researchers, and industry experts in the education and technology sectors. These collaborations will enrich our network and open up opportunities for future collaborations and knowledge exchange.
   • Enhanced Reputation: By demonstrating our commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement, we seek to enhance our reputation as a leader in AI education and innovation. The insights and recommendations generated through the LEAP Project will serve as a testament to our dedication to excellence and impact in the field.

2. Solution Enhancement:

   • Improved Effectiveness: We aspire to enhance the effectiveness of our AI literacy platform by integrating evidence-based research findings and best practices identified during the LEAP Project. This may involve refining our curriculum, optimizing our platform features, and implementing strategies to better meet the needs of our target audience.
   • Increased Scalability: Through the LEAP Project, we aim to identify scalable solutions and strategies that will enable us to reach more students and educators with our AI education platform. By streamlining our operations, expanding our reach, and enhancing our impact, we seek to scale our solution and make it accessible to a broader audience.
   • Sustainable Impact: Ultimately, our goal is to create a sustainable and lasting impact in the field of AI education. By strengthening the evidence base of our solution and adopting research-backed approaches, we aim to empower teenagers with the knowledge, skills, and ethical awareness needed to thrive in an AI-driven world. Our long-term vision is to foster a generation of AI-literate individuals who are equipped to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the future with confidence and competence.