An intensive 3-week introduction to AI and website development for rising 8th graders
Upon successful completion of this intensive 3-week course, students will have achieved the following goals:
Develop a strong understanding of how to communicate effectively with AI systems to generate desired outcomes.
Learn how to gather digital resources, set up development environments, and manage a personal website project.
Gain hands-on experience using AI tools to design, build, and customize a personal website.
Acquire the skills to edit, update, and add new content to their website using AI-assisted tools.
By the end of this 3-week intensive course, students will be able to:
Define Artificial Intelligence and identify its applications in their daily lives
Understand the principles of digital citizenship, including managing their digital footprint, online safety, and the ethical use of AI
Master the fundamentals of AI prompting for effective content and design generation
Plan and structure a personal portfolio website that effectively showcases their skills, projects, and experiences
Utilize an AI-powered platform (Lovable AI) to create a multi-page personal website without needing to write code
Populate their website with personal content, including an 'About Me' page, project descriptions, and achievements
Integrate multimedia content, such as images and videos, and link to social media profiles
Independently manage, edit, and update their personal website as their portfolio grows
Present their completed portfolio website to their peers and instructor
Students will create a complete portfolio website with the following pages:
Personal introduction and biography
Academic achievements and project showcases
Community service and volunteer experiences
Athletic achievements and extracurricular activities