8-Day Program Structure
An 8-day friendly program that helps school students understand AI, apps, and the digital world through fun analogies, safe tool use, and hands-on mini projects.
8 days · 2 phases
Phase 1: Understanding the Digital World
What is AI, Really?
Discover what artificial intelligence means using everyday analogies — no scary jargon, just clear mental models.
Topics
- •AI vs human intelligence
- •How machines 'learn' patterns
- •Real-world AI you already use
- •Myths vs facts about AI
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How Apps & the Internet Work
Build intuition for how your phone, apps, and the internet connect — explained like a story, not a textbook.
Topics
- •What happens when you tap an app
- •How data travels online
- •Cloud storage explained simply
- •Privacy basics every student should know
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ChatGPT & AI Assistants — Safely
Learn to use AI assistants responsibly for homework help, curiosity, and creativity — with clear do's and don'ts.
Topics
- •What ChatGPT can and cannot do
- •Safe and ethical AI use for students
- •Asking better questions
- •When to trust (and not trust) AI answers
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Mental Models for Learning Tech
Learn Verlin's clarity-first frameworks so any new technology feels understandable instead of overwhelming.
Topics
- •The Information Pipeline model
- •Breaking big ideas into small pieces
- •How to learn any tech topic
- •Building your personal tech notebook
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Phase 2: Create & Explore
Prompting Like a Pro (Beginner)
Practice writing prompts that get helpful, accurate responses — a superpower for school projects and curiosity.
Topics
- •Good vs bad prompts
- •Step-by-step prompting
- •Using AI for explanations and revision
- •Creative projects with AI
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Fun with AI Tools
Explore age-appropriate AI tools for learning, creativity, and problem-solving in a guided hands-on session.
Topics
- •AI for study and revision
- •Image and story creation
- •Research helpers
- •Tool safety checklist
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Mini Project — Solve a Real Problem
Apply everything you've learned to a small project — pick a problem you care about and use AI + mental models to explore solutions.
Topics
- •Choosing a project topic
- •Research with AI assistance
- •Presenting your findings
- •Getting feedback from mentors
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Showcase & Next Steps
Present your project, celebrate what you've learned, and get a personalized roadmap for continuing your tech journey.
Activities
- •Project showcase
- •Peer presentations
- •Mentor feedback
- •Certificate ceremony
- •Personalized learning roadmap
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