The Hour of AI

352: The Hour of AI Code.org has transformed its annual Hour of Code into the Hour of AI, offering a wide variety of free, interactive activities that help students understand artificial intelligence—not just coding. Some of the resources we tried out are: 1. AI Quests An interactive, story-driven adventure that teaches real-world Artificial Intelligence applications. Meryl tested the natural-disaster quest on flooding and found it highly engaging and educational. 2. Design a Custom Product (Adobe Express) Students use text prompts inside Adobe Express to design a custom product. A great introduction to generative AI tools—and perfect for creative learners. 3. Two Truths and an AI A game where students identify real vs. generated images. Available in versions for younger and older students, with multiple difficulty levels. 4. Coding + AI Activities For students who love programming, the Hour of AI still includes options that blend artificial intelligence concepts with familiar platforms such as: Minecraft Roblox Python And more 5. AI Quest Bot (by Magic School) From the team behind Magic School AI, this quest-style activity lets students answer questions, earn points, and deepen AI understanding.