Bringing AI to the Next Generation: Our Third Successful School Outreach at Tolon Senior High
On February 19, 2025, AI-4AI had the pleasure of delivering our third successful school outreach activity, this time at Tolon Senior High School in the Northern Region of Ghana. While we couldn’t be there in person, we connected virtually through Google Meet, reaching 28 eager students between the ages of 15 and 18. And let’s just say—what an experience it was!
Exploring AI with Curious Minds
The session kicked off with an engaging discussion on What is AI? How does it work? And how can you build your own AI? The students were fascinated to learn how artificial intelligence powers the world around them—from voice assistants to self-driving cars. We kept things simple and interactive, making sure everyone could grasp the basic concepts.
Hands-on AI Building: A Thumbs-Up Experience
The highlight of the session was our thumbs-up and thumbs-down detector project. Since Tolon Senior High boasts a well-equipped computer lab, every student had the chance to build their own AI right on their own computers. Watching them experiment with their AI models, test different gestures, and see their work come to life was a thrilling moment for all of us!
Lessons from the Lab
One big takeaway? Learning by doing is powerful. The students didn’t stop at the basic model—we were blown away when they started downloading more images from the internet to improve their AI! Their curiosity and enthusiasm were truly inspiring.
A huge shoutout to Mr. Alhassan Baba Muhammed, the lab facilitator, whose support was invaluable. He ensured the lab was set up, got the students ready on time, and encouraged participation. His warm approach helped break the ice, especially for the shy students, making the session even more interactive and fun.
AI for Their Future
By the end of the session, the students were brimming with questions: Can AI help improve education? How can AI be used in our communities? Their level of interest and engagement left us optimistic about the future of AI in Africa.
Want AI-4AI to Visit Your School?
Are you a school owner, director, or teacher who wants to introduce AI to your students? We’d love to bring this experience to your institution anywhere in Africa! Reach out to AI-4AI today or email our School Outreach Program Manager at emmanuel.djaba@AI-4AI.org.
Let’s inspire the next generation of AI innovators together!