Core Viewpoint - The integration of AI and programming education is essential for nurturing future scientists and enhancing cognitive skills in children, as emphasized by Nobel laureate George Smoot and the founder of Yuan Programming, Li Yi [1][2][6]. Group 1: Importance of Programming Education - Programming is not merely a technical skill but a critical thinking tool that enhances cognitive abilities and prepares children for future challenges in a digital world [2][9]. - Smoot highlights that understanding the underlying algorithms of AI systems is crucial for maintaining human agency in an AI-driven future [2][3]. - The traditional focus on skill acquisition in programming education is insufficient; the emphasis should be on developing a comprehensive understanding of AI and its implications [2][6]. Group 2: AI Collaboration and Human Creativity - The future will see a collaborative relationship between humans and AI, where AI handles repetitive tasks while humans focus on creative decision-making [3][6]. - Smoot illustrates this with the example of autonomous vehicles, where engineers who understand the algorithms are irreplaceable [3][6]. - The educational practices at Yuan Programming validate the importance of interdisciplinary thinking, as students use programming to enhance their creative writing and problem-solving skills [3][10]. Group 3: Yuan Programming's Achievements - Since its establishment in 2017, Yuan Programming has served over 6 million students and achieved global recognition in three international AI competitions [5]. - The organization has built a leading community for children's programming in China, with over 200,000 active students and more than 1 million creative works produced [5][6]. - Yuan Programming's approach emphasizes the cultivation of computational thinking through practical projects and AI interactions, fostering independent thought among students [6][9]. Group 4: The 4C Framework - The "4C framework" developed by Yuan Programming focuses on cognitive abilities, compound thinking, cross-discipline integration, and self-efficacy to prepare students for future challenges [6][7]. - The framework aims to enhance foundational cognitive skills through progressive programming training, which is crucial during the critical developmental period of ages 4 to 16 [9][10]. - By integrating various subjects, Yuan Programming allows students to see the connections between mathematics, language, and science through programming, making abstract concepts more tangible [10].

2024年"蓝灯行动"以"编程有AI 梦想无限"为主题，本年度的课程内容是教研团队基于过往五年活动经 验，在原有课程基础上完成了更新升级，并且使用最新的编程工具进行课程学习。同时根据孤独症孩子 的特点和兴趣点设计了教学环节，用更直观、生动的方式引入编程概念，让孩子们产生兴趣、享受编程 学习过程。 教学中，编程教育能够帮助孤独症孩子打开更多的可能性，用科技让特殊的孩子们享受到了前沿的教育 资源。也通过编程教育的优势，提升孩子的思维逻辑和语言认知能力，让他们学会自主思考，学会与人 交往和分享，甚至通过编程找到自己热爱的事业，掌握一门可以在未来数字社会生存的有效技能。 课堂上，孩子们拿着平板电脑，看着生动的卡通形象，一步步拖动积木努力完成自己的智能作品，还会 向其他伙伴分享自己的创作，一起感受神奇的源码世界。有些孩子对程序进行了创意改编，让自己的智 能作品有了新的效果，展现出他们的独特视角和丰富想象力。 公益课程的主讲老师在课后表示，"参与蓝灯行动这种大型公益倡导活动，对于我来说是一件非常有意 义的事情，真正体现了教育当中的有教无类。我也从今天来到现场参与活动的孩子们眼中，看到了孩子 们对编程的热情与喜爱。"(完) ...