Hong Kong primary pupils to study AI under new technology subject
A new subject called information and innovation technology (IIT) will be introduced gradually in Hong Kong primary schools from September 2028 to boost students’ digital literacy, with artificial intelligence (AI) one of its highlights. Students as young as seven will be able to hold simple “conversations” with an AI system, using simple prompts or commands, after learning about the technology.…
The Hong Kong Education Bureau has announced the introduction of a new subject called information and innovation technology (IIT) in primary schools, set to begin in September 2028. The curriculum, aimed at enhancing digital literacy, will span six years with one 35-minute lesson per week for students from Primary One to Six. AI will be a significant highlight of the subject, with students as young as seven expected to engage in simple conversations with AI systems.
The curriculum framework emphasizes the development of digital literacy, creativity, and critical thinking skills, with five strands covering information technology concepts, computational thinking, AI, engineering and robotics, and technology and society. The subject will be introduced gradually, beginning with Primary One and Primary Four in the 2028-29 school year, with full implementation planned for 2030-31.
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