BEIJING, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) — In the exhibition hall of the education service section at the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services, 11-year-old Li Xiuyuan was engrossed in operating the instrument in front of him, despite the noisy surroundings. As Li operated the control, a physical programming product, which resembles an astronaut training simulator, made corresponding movements. “It’s fun, and it’s not difficult. Do you want to give it a try?” said Li. Computer science is a familiar subject to the fifth-grade student from Beijing Fuxue Hutong Primary School, who started learning programming in the third grade. “I have assembled a physical programming product in the shape of a car and controlled its movements through programming. It gives me a sense of accomplishment.”

The school is also actively involved in promoting STEM education, particularly in the school’s STEM club. The school’s STEM club is a vibrant hub for students to explore and engage with STEM fields. It offers a range of activities, including coding workshops, robotics competitions, and science fairs.

* YBC, a leading Chinese education company, has been providing innovative educational solutions for over a decade. * YBC’s “AI Innovative Education Solution” has been implemented in over 2,500 schools across China. * YBC has served over 5 million students with its educational programs.

* Education Minister Huai Jinpeng announced plans to enhance the digital transformation of education in China. * The focus is on cultivating digitally-literate teachers, integrating AI technology into education, and enabling students to learn more actively. * The goal is to create a more engaging and effective learning environment for both students and teachers.

Li Yi, a teacher from a middle school in Beijing, consulted the staff at the iFLYTEK booth for a long time. He wanted to customize an AI innovation education laboratory for his school. “For us, it’s never too old to learn AI. For the students, it’s never too young to learn AI,” Li said. ■