Colombia

The Day of AI unit being introduced in Colombia was co-designed and localized in partnership with a diverse group of Colombian educators during an intensive workshop held in April 2025.  The result is a three-lesson unit designed as a starting point for Colombia’s diverse educational contexts, giving teachers the flexibility to adapt it to their students.  The unit culminates in a final project where students involve their communities and share with Colombia and the world what they have learned about AI. They present imaginative solutions that could be powered by AI while emphasizing the ethical and responsible use of the technology.

“This is not just a single day of celebration—it’s the launchpad for a movement,” said Jorge Gallardo, educator and technologist with Day of AI. “Colombia is showing what national AI literacy can look like in action, and we’re honored to support their vision for equitable and inspiring AI education.”

“This launch shows what’s possible when research, policy, and classroom practice work in concert,” said Professor Cynthia Breazeal, Director of MIT RAISE. “By partnering with Colombian educators and national leaders, we’re turning advanced research into practical classroom experiences that empower teachers and inspire students to become creative, responsible AI innovators.”

Special Thanks

MIT RAISE and Day of AI extend deep appreciation to Óscar Sánchez, Director of Computadores para Educar and former Vice Minister for Education of Colombia, and Professor Alfonso Reyes, Rector Emérito of Universidad de Ibagué, for their leadership and contributions to advancing this transformative initiative.

For more information, please visit https://micrositios.cpe.gov.co/index.php/dia-de-la-ia/