01
What is AI, really?
Taking apart the tools students already use: what a model is, what data it learned from, why it is confidently wrong, and what it cannot do. No math, no hype.
- Digital literacy
- 15–60 students
02 // Pro bono for public schools
Schools program
Free sessions for public schools on AI and technology — in Arabic, with no invoice.
Most conversation about AI reaches students in English, or arrives as a product rather than an idea. We go into schools to open the right questions: what these machines are, how they read our language, and who decides what they become. The program is part of a wider community advisory practice that also covers mentoring, career development, academic advisory, and support for nonprofits.
- COST
- 0
- LANGUAGE
- AR / EN
- MODE
- ON-SITE / REMOTE
- AUDIENCE
- PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- STATUS
- OPEN
> No fees. No sales pitch. No data collection.
AWhy
Because the question starts in the classroom
Arab students use AI tools that understand English better than they understand Arabic, and are then asked to trust them. That is a strange position: the language they think in is the least represented language in the technology they use.
We cannot change all of that from one classroom. But we can explain how these tools work, where they fail, and what the road to Arabic alternatives looks like — and make that possible for a generation that is constantly told it will be replaced by machines.
BSessions
What we offer
Four core sessions; a school chooses what fits its classes. Each session stands alone, and several can be combined into one day.
02
How machines read Arabic
From character encoding to the keyboard to language models: a practical tour of why Arabic is hard for computers, what was built for it, and what was never built.
- Language & technology
- History of computing
03
Careers in technology
An honest conversation about career paths: what you study, what school does not teach you, and what the work actually looks like in software, hardware, and research. Open questions welcome.
- Career guidance
- Secondary school
04
Build a tiny computer
A hands-on microcontroller demonstration: how a sensor is read, how an LED lights, and how an idea moves from paper to device. Subject to equipment availability.
- Hands-on
- Electronics
CFormat
How a session runs
- Duration
- 45 to 90 minutes
- Language
- Arabic by default; English on request
- Location
- In person at the school, or remote
- Group size
- 15 to 60 students
- Cost
- Free — no fees, no sales pitch
What we need
From the school
- A classroom or space large enough for the group
- A screen or projector
- A confirmed date at least two weeks ahead
- Power outlets for the hardware session, if possible
- One staff member to coordinate and help with classroom management
DFAQ
Frequently asked
Is it really free?
Yes. This is a free program as part of our commitment to public schools. No fees, no sales pitch, and no collection of student data.
Who is it for?
Public schools, their students, and their teachers. Priority goes to schools with less access to technology programs.
Does a session need equipment?
Talks need only a screen. The hands-on session needs tables and power outlets, and we bring what components we can. We agree on the details before the visit.
Can it be remote?
Yes, the talk-based sessions work remotely. The hands-on session is better in person.
What language is it in?
Arabic by default. It can be delivered in English or a mix of both on request.
How far in advance should we get in touch?
Two to four weeks, so we can prepare the material and equipment.
Open channel
Invite us to your school.
Send us the school name, the target class, and the topic that matters to you, and we will come back with a date and a suitable session.
Request a school visit
info@arabtronics.com — Opens your email client.