Spark AI
Spark AI workshops introduce primary pupils to artificial intelligence through hands-on activities with micro:bits and age-appropriate AI tools.
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Overview
Spark AI workshops are interactive computing sessions run by trained Digit<all> ambassadors directly in your school.
Your pupils will use micro:bits and educational LLMs to learn about machine learning, and how to use it.
These sessions demonstrate how technology interacts with the world. They also help build positive career awareness from an early age.
Schools can choose from exciting themes like Astronaut Fitness Trainer or Surf Instructor. Your students will explore how computers learn and react to movements using the micro:bit's built-in sensors. Through these fun, interactive activities, they will create simple AI-powered projects and see how their code comes to life.
Pupils develop digital skills, creativity and confidence while exploring exciting careers that use technology and innovation.
Details
- School subject
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- Technology/computing
- Curriculum links
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- England primary science curriculum: Earth and space
- England primary science curriculum: Forces
- England primary science curriculum: Uses of everyday materials
- Wales primary science curriculum : Mathematics and numeracy
- Wales primary science curriculum : The world around us
- Wales primary science curriculum : Personal development and mutual understanding
- Wales primary science curriculum : Physical education
- Scotland primary science curriculum: Planet earth
- Scotland primary science curriculum: Health and wellbeing
- Scotland primary science curriculum: Sciences
- Scotland primary science curriculum: Technologies
- Working scientifically
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- Making predictions
- Observing and measuring
- Recording data
- Interpreting and communicating results
- Evaluating
- Group size
- Small groups, Whole class, Whole year group
- Participation level
- Hands-on
- Duration
- Whole day
- Dates
- 6 October 2026 – 1 October 2029
- Cost
- Cost may apply
The workshops are currently free in 40 towns and cities across the UK but funding fluctuates at different times of year so please enquire directly with Digit<all>.
If your area isn't covered, costing is £350 for a half-day of workshops and £600 for a full day.
- Location
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In-school
- UK-wide
Learning outcomes
- Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
- Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
