The "STEAM 'Smart Elderly' Activity at Elderly Home (cum staff training)," organized by the Lingnan University STEAM Education and Research Centre in collaboration with Fu Tai Elderly Home and the Hong Kong Old Age Nursing Association Limited, was successfully held on April 23, 2024.
During this event, several staff members from Lingnan University's STEAM Education and Research Center visited Fu Tai Elderly Home. The theme centered around AI and social interaction, utilizing tablets as educational tools to engage the elderly with new technology.
The session began with the staff presenting the latest trends in AI, illustrating how artificial intelligence can enhance convenience and add enjoyment to daily life.
(Staff conducting explanations)
Our staff encouraged the elderly participants to express their creativity through drawing, followed by a lively guessing game based on their artwork. Throughout this activity, each participant actively engaged in creating art, with several pieces being notably lifelike. This "draw and guess" interactive session brought considerable joy and entertainment to everyone involved.
Then our staff introduced AI technology into the "draw and guess" game using the "QuickDraw" software. After an initial demonstration, the elderly participants began drawing on the iPads, expressing astonishment at the capabilities of AI. Many were delighted by the experience, eagerly participating in multiple rounds and thoroughly immersing themselves in the activity.
(Staff assisting elderly students in trying "QuickDraw")
The session concluded with staff utilizing AI technology to introduce "face swapping" to the elderly participants. They were amused as they saw themselves with various new faces using different filters. At the end of the course, the staff provided a summary of how AI functions, and the elderly participants gained insights into AI applications through engaging STEAM games.
We are grateful for the enthusiastic participation of the elderly participants and are pleased that everyone enjoyed this enriching STEAM experience together.
(Elderly experiencing AI face-swapping technology)