To help freshmen adapt to university life and learning rhythms in advance, and to enhance their confidence and achievement in technical and vocational education, the General Education Center of Ming Chi University of Technology (MCUT) continued to promote the “Enriched First Mile Foundation Program” in the 2025 academic year. The program was successfully conducted online from August 25 to August 29, serving as a preparatory learning initiative for incoming students. Its goal is to strengthen students’ fundamental AI knowledge and application skills, cultivate AI literacy, and promote equitable learning opportunities and improved academic performance before the semester begins.

　　The 2025 Enriched First Mile Foundation Program was organized by the General Education Center and delivered via the Microsoft Teams platform. The course was taught by Mr. Chien-Feng Cheng from ZhiTai Technology Co., Ltd., with Engineer Chih-Wei Chen assisting in instruction. Focusing on the theme of “AI Literacy,” the program was open to all first-year students free of charge and received enthusiastic participation.

　　The five-day program consisted of 30 sessions, combining theoretical instruction and practical application. Morning sessions focused on AI theories, covering topics such as “Introduction to AI,” “Becoming an AI Trainer from Scratch,” and “Future Development and Ethical Issues of AI.” These sessions guided students step by step to understand the logic and application of artificial intelligence. The afternoon sessions featured hands-on practice, where students used VisLab and VisCam platforms for AI classification, detection, segmentation, and other exercises, deepening their understanding of AI applications through experiential learning and bridging the gap between theory and practice.

　　o reinforce learning outcomes, the program included online quizzes and simple assignments, enabling students to consolidate their knowledge while receiving individual feedback from instructors. Participants who completed the program successfully were awarded certificates of completion issued by ZhiTai Technology Co., Ltd.. Considering that some students could not attend all sessions due to summer arrangements, the university also recorded the full course and provided cloud access links, ensuring equal learning opportunities for all.

　　The program attracted a large number of first-year students, demonstrating their strong interest and motivation in AI learning. The Enriched First Mile Foundation Program not only helped freshmen build a solid foundation in AI literacy but also reflected MCUT’s continuous efforts to advance digital education and promote learning equity. Moving forward, the university will continue to integrate educational and industrial resources to create a more supportive learning environment, helping students take a confident first step toward the era of intelligent learning.

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