Bite-Sized AI Courses Age 10+

1. App Development with MIT App Inventor

Session 1: Introduction to MIT App Inventor

Objective: Get familiar with MIT App Inventor and basic app development concepts.
Activities:

• Overview of MIT App Inventor and its interface.

• Understanding the basics of app development.

• Comparison of app development for Android vs. iOS.

• Introduction to various development environments.

• Introduction to block coding (visual programming) and how it simplifies app development.

• Hands-on activity: Create a simple "Hello World" app.

Session 2: Build Your First App

Objective: Learn to build a basic interactive app using MIT App Inventor.
Activities:

• Introduction to basic components (buttons, labels, text boxes).

• Building a simple interactive app using block coding.

• Hands-on activity: Create an app that responds to user input (e.g., a simple calculator).

• How to test and simulate apps using MIT App Inventor's built-in emulator and live testing features.

Session 3: Understanding Layouts and Sensors

Objective: Understand layout components and integrate sensors into an app.
Activities:

• Understanding different layout components (vertical, horizontal, table arrangements).

• Introduction to sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope) and their integration using block coding.

• Hands-on activity: Design a complex app layout using different arrangements and integrate sensor input (e.g., a shake-to-clear doodle app).

Session 4: Developing a Game

Objective: Learn the basics of game development using MIT App Inventor.
Activities:

• Basics of game development using MIT App Inventor.

• Introduction to canvas and sprite components with block coding.

• Hands-on activity: Develop a simple game (e.g., a ball bouncing game).

2. Website Building with AI End-to-End

Session 1: Basics of Website Development and AI

• Introduction to website development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).

• Overview of AI and its applications in web development.

• Tools and platforms for AI web development (e.g., Canva Magic Studio, with AI plugins, Code Generation using ChatGPT).

• Hands-on activity: Create a basic website structure.

Session 2: Incorporating AI into Websites

• AI tools for website development (e.g., chatbots, recommendation systems).

• Hands-on activity: Integrate an AI tool into the website (e.g., an AI-powered chatbot).

Session 3: Enhancing User Experience with AI

• Using AI for personalized content and user engagement.

• Hands-on activity: Implement an AI feature for personalized user experience (e.g., personalized content recommendations).

Session 4: Launching and Managing AI-Powered Websites

• Testing and optimizing AI-powered websites.

• Best practices for website maintenance and AI updates.

• Hands-on activity: Finalize and publish the AI-enhanced website.

3. Artist with AI

Session 1: Introduction to AI in Art

• Overview of digital art and AI tools for artists.

• Introduction to AI art platforms (e.g., DeepArt, DALL-E).

• Hands-on activity: Create basic AI-generated artwork.

Session 2: Techniques and Styles in AI Art

• Exploring different styles and techniques using AI.

• Hands-on activity: Experiment with various AI art styles.

Session 3: Enhancing and Refining AI Art

• Combining AI-generated art with traditional digital art techniques.

• Hands-on activity: Refine and enhance AI-generated artwork.

Session 4: Showcasing and Selling AI Art

• Platforms for showcasing and selling AI art (e.g., online galleries, NFTs).

• Hands-on activity: Prepare and upload artwork for an online gallery or NFT marketplace.

4. Entrepreneur with AI

Session 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship and AI

• Overview of entrepreneurship and AI applications in business.

• Introduction to AI tools for entrepreneurs (e.g., business plan generators, market analysis tools).

• Hands-on activity: Generate a business idea using AI.

Session 2: Developing a Business Plan with AI

• Techniques for creating a business plan with AI assistance.

• Hands-on activity: Develop a business plan using AI tools.

Session 3: Marketing and Customer Engagement with AI

• Using AI for marketing and customer engagement (e.g., AI-driven marketing campaigns, chatbots).

• Hands-on activity: Create an AI-powered marketing campaign.

Session 4: Launching and Managing an AI-Enhanced Business

• Best practices for launching and managing a business with AI.

• Hands-on activity: Prepare for the business launch and develop a management plan.