My son is going to grow up in a completely different world that is filled with generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, LLama, etc.). I think this is a world of possibility, creativity, and deep thought that will enrich the way we think and solve problems. I want to make sure that my son is set up for success in this new world and understands how to use generative AI in a way that helps him learn, create, and solve problems.
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My son is going to grow up in a completely different world that is filled with generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, LLama, etc.). I think this is a world of possibility, creativity, and deep thought that will enrich the way we think and solve problems. I want to make sure that my son is set up for success in this new world and understands how to use generative AI in a way that helps him learn, create, and solve problems.
My son is going to grow up in a completely different world that is filled with generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, LLama, etc.). I think this is a world of possibility, creativity, and deep thought that will enrich the way we think and solve problems. I want to make sure that my son is set up for success in this new world and understands how to use generative AI in a way that helps him learn, create, and solve problems.
Even though generative AI seems obvious to use, it isn't. Really learning to innovate and succeed with generative AI requires a change in mindset about the way we use it and how we solve problems. We have to teach people to think more, not less about what they are doing.
I spent the last year working with my son to empower him with the skills to use generative AI to augment and amplify his critical thinking and creativity. I distilled this teaching into a series of courses that you can use to help teach your kids, either at home or in the classroom, these same skills. This is the first of these courses.
Some of the things that we have done that you will learn to do with your kids:
- Take pictures of anything and have generative AI turn the photos into world records that you can fact check
- Interactively brainstorm how to build anything out of any material using generative AI as your partner
- Invent new games from photos of everyday objects
I teach a course on Prompt Engineering, which is the study of how you converse and solve problems with generative AI that 100,000s of people have enrolled in. I have gotten to hear about how companies all over the world are changing the future of work with generative AI. These courses are specifically designed to help you teach kids to succeed in this new world.
This course is meant for parents and teachers to do with kids. You watch the videos, preview the exercises, and then lead kids through the fun activities. You decide what to show and how to best communicate with your kids. Along the way, not only will your kids learn to innovate with generative AI, but it will reshape how you use it personally.
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One of the best ways to engage with Generative AI with kids is through photographs. This module will teach you how to prompt with photos and some amazing ways to empower kids with multimodal prompting.
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Review basic coding skills
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Refreshes basic coding skills to ensure students can begin working with Generative AI immediately upon course start
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Rewatch video of how to set up a development environment for a programming language of their choice
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Write a "Hello World" program in that language
Seek out a mentor who specializes in generative AI
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Having access to a subject matter expert can accelerate your learning and keep you updated with the latest developments in generative AI.
Browse courses on
Generative AI
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Identify your learning goals and areas where you need guidance.
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Attend industry events or online forums to connect with potential mentors.
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Prepare a brief introduction and request a mentorship meeting.
Compile a list of resources on generative AI applications
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Creating a resource list will help you become more familiar with the available tools and use cases for generative AI.
Browse courses on
Generative AI
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Search for articles, tutorials, and videos on generative AI applications.
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Organize the resources into categories based on their use cases.
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Share the resource list with others.
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Practice Creating Prompts
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Build a foundational understanding of creating prompts for Generative AI to maximize the tool's effectiveness.
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Prompt Engineering
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Review the basics of prompt engineering, including elements like context, instructions, and desired output.
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Practice writing prompts for different purposes, such as generating ideas, creating content, or solving problems.
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Experiment with different prompt formats, such as natural language, structured data, or code.
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Get feedback on your prompts from others to improve their clarity and effectiveness.
Follow tutorials on using a prompt engineering toolbox
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Helps students learn about different prompt engineering techniques and how to best apply them
Browse courses on
Prompt Engineering
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Find and bookmark a recommended prompt engineering toolbox
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Watch videos tutorials on each technique
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Experiment with each technique on their own
Participate in peer review sessions
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Allows students to engage with each other and provide feedback on their progress, which can help them improve their work
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Find a peer group to review work with
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Share their work with the peer group and ask for feedback
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Provide feedback to other members of the group
Practice using generative AI to generate and select ideas for problem-solving
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Repetitive practice will reinforce your understanding of how to effectively use generative AI for problem-solving.
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Generative AI
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Identify a problem or challenge.
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Use generative AI to generate a range of potential ideas or solutions.
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Evaluate and select the most promising ideas.
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Repeat the process until you have a satisfactory solution.
Practice Writing Prompts
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Provides consistent practice to develop fluency when interacting with Generative AI.
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Write a prompt that asks the AI to generate a poem about a specific topic.
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Write a prompt that asks the AI to generate a story with a specific plot.
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Write a prompt that asks the AI to generate a code snippet to solve a specific problem.
Follow tutorials on using generative AI for brainstorming
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Seeking tutorials will augment your learning by broadening the perspective on generative AI use cases.
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Generative AI
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Identify a specific topic or problem you want to brainstorm about.
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Search for tutorials on generative AI for brainstorming.
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Follow the steps in the tutorial to use generative AI for brainstorming.
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Evaluate the output and reflect on how generative AI can enhance your brainstorming process.
Create a cheat sheet of useful prompts
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Provides students with a reference tool they can use throughout the course to help them improve their prompts
Browse courses on
Prompt Engineering
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Brainstorm a list of questions they have about using generative AI
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For each question, generate a prompt to help them find the answer
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Format their work into a user-friendly cheat sheet
Attend a workshop on advanced techniques for using generative AI
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Workshops provide a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn from experts in the field of generative AI.
Browse courses on
Generative AI
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Identify workshops that align with your learning interests.
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Register for the workshop.
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Attend the workshop sessions.
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Complete any assignments or exercises.
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Follow up with the instructors or fellow participants to continue learning.
Practice writing prompts for different use cases
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Gives students practice writing prompts for a variety of use cases, which will help them become more proficient in using generative AI
Browse courses on
Prompt Engineering
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Find a list of different use cases for generative AI
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For each use case, write 3-5 prompts that could be used to achieve that use case
Create a visual or written guide on using generative AI for critical thinking
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By creating content, you strengthen your understanding of the key principles of generative AI for critical thinking.
Browse courses on
Generative AI
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Identify the key principles and concepts of using generative AI for critical thinking.
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Choose a format for your guide, such as a blog post, infographic, or video.
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Develop the content of your guide, including examples and explanations.
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Review and refine your guide, ensuring it is clear and concise.
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Publish or share your guide with others.
Solve Problems with Generative AI
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Develop problem-solving skills by using Generative AI as a tool to explore different perspectives and generate creative solutions.
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Identify a problem or challenge that you want to solve.
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Use Generative AI to generate ideas and potential solutions.
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Evaluate the generated solutions and select the most promising ones.
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Implement your chosen solution and test its effectiveness.
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Reflect on the process and identify areas for improvement.
Develop a plan for an innovative project that leverages generative AI
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Developing a detailed plan will provide you with a roadmap to implement your innovative project and explore the transformative potential of generative AI.
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Generative AI
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Define the scope and objectives of your project.
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Identify the specific ways in which you will leverage generative AI in your project.
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Research and select the appropriate generative AI tools and resources.
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Develop a timeline and budget for your project.
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Create a communication plan to share your project with others.
Build a Generative AI-Powered Chatbot
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Constructs a practical application that leverages Generative AI for real-world use.
Browse courses on
Generative AI
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Choose a specific use case for your chatbot.
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Design the chatbot's interface and functionality.
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Integrate Generative AI into your chatbot.
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Test and refine your chatbot's performance.
Create a Guide to Generative AI for Beginners
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Enhance your understanding of Generative AI by creating a comprehensive resource that explains its concepts and applications to others.
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Research different aspects of Generative AI, including its history, types, and potential benefits.
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Organize your findings into a logical structure that is easy to follow for beginners.
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Write clear and concise explanations, using examples and illustrations to make concepts more accessible.
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Proofread your guide carefully and seek feedback from others to ensure its accuracy and readability.
Participate in a hackathon or competition focused on generative AI
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Participation in such events will expose you to innovative applications of generative AI while fostering creativity and collaboration.
Browse courses on
Generative AI
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Research upcoming generative AI hackathons or competitions.
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Form or join a team.
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Develop an innovative project idea.
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Implement your project using generative AI.
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Present your project to a panel of judges.
Review basic coding skills
Show steps
Refreshes basic coding skills to ensure students can begin working with Generative AI immediately upon course start
Show steps
- Rewatch video of how to set up a development environment for a programming language of their choice
- Write a "Hello World" program in that language
Seek out a mentor who specializes in generative AI
Show steps
Having access to a subject matter expert can accelerate your learning and keep you updated with the latest developments in generative AI.
Browse courses on
Generative AI
Show steps
- Identify your learning goals and areas where you need guidance.
- Attend industry events or online forums to connect with potential mentors.
- Prepare a brief introduction and request a mentorship meeting.
Compile a list of resources on generative AI applications
Show steps
Creating a resource list will help you become more familiar with the available tools and use cases for generative AI.
Browse courses on
Generative AI
Show steps
- Search for articles, tutorials, and videos on generative AI applications.
- Organize the resources into categories based on their use cases.
- Share the resource list with others.
Practice Creating Prompts
Show steps
Build a foundational understanding of creating prompts for Generative AI to maximize the tool's effectiveness.
Browse courses on
Prompt Engineering
Show steps
- Review the basics of prompt engineering, including elements like context, instructions, and desired output.
- Practice writing prompts for different purposes, such as generating ideas, creating content, or solving problems.
- Experiment with different prompt formats, such as natural language, structured data, or code.
- Get feedback on your prompts from others to improve their clarity and effectiveness.
Follow tutorials on using a prompt engineering toolbox
Show steps
Helps students learn about different prompt engineering techniques and how to best apply them
Browse courses on
Prompt Engineering
Show steps
- Find and bookmark a recommended prompt engineering toolbox
- Watch videos tutorials on each technique
- Experiment with each technique on their own
Participate in peer review sessions
Show steps
Allows students to engage with each other and provide feedback on their progress, which can help them improve their work
Show steps
- Find a peer group to review work with
- Share their work with the peer group and ask for feedback
- Provide feedback to other members of the group
Practice using generative AI to generate and select ideas for problem-solving
Show steps
Repetitive practice will reinforce your understanding of how to effectively use generative AI for problem-solving.
Browse courses on
Generative AI
Show steps
- Identify a problem or challenge.
- Use generative AI to generate a range of potential ideas or solutions.
- Evaluate and select the most promising ideas.
- Repeat the process until you have a satisfactory solution.
Practice Writing Prompts
Show steps
Provides consistent practice to develop fluency when interacting with Generative AI.
Show steps
- Write a prompt that asks the AI to generate a poem about a specific topic.
- Write a prompt that asks the AI to generate a story with a specific plot.
- Write a prompt that asks the AI to generate a code snippet to solve a specific problem.
Follow tutorials on using generative AI for brainstorming
Show steps
Seeking tutorials will augment your learning by broadening the perspective on generative AI use cases.
Browse courses on
Generative AI
Show steps
- Identify a specific topic or problem you want to brainstorm about.
- Search for tutorials on generative AI for brainstorming.
- Follow the steps in the tutorial to use generative AI for brainstorming.
- Evaluate the output and reflect on how generative AI can enhance your brainstorming process.
Create a cheat sheet of useful prompts
Show steps
Provides students with a reference tool they can use throughout the course to help them improve their prompts
Browse courses on
Prompt Engineering
Show steps
- Brainstorm a list of questions they have about using generative AI
- For each question, generate a prompt to help them find the answer
- Format their work into a user-friendly cheat sheet
Attend a workshop on advanced techniques for using generative AI
Show steps
Workshops provide a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn from experts in the field of generative AI.
Browse courses on
Generative AI
Show steps
- Identify workshops that align with your learning interests.
- Register for the workshop.
- Attend the workshop sessions.
- Complete any assignments or exercises.
- Follow up with the instructors or fellow participants to continue learning.
Practice writing prompts for different use cases
Show steps
Gives students practice writing prompts for a variety of use cases, which will help them become more proficient in using generative AI
Browse courses on
Prompt Engineering
Show steps
- Find a list of different use cases for generative AI
- For each use case, write 3-5 prompts that could be used to achieve that use case
Create a visual or written guide on using generative AI for critical thinking
Show steps
By creating content, you strengthen your understanding of the key principles of generative AI for critical thinking.
Browse courses on
Generative AI
Show steps
- Identify the key principles and concepts of using generative AI for critical thinking.
- Choose a format for your guide, such as a blog post, infographic, or video.
- Develop the content of your guide, including examples and explanations.
- Review and refine your guide, ensuring it is clear and concise.
- Publish or share your guide with others.
Solve Problems with Generative AI
Show steps
Develop problem-solving skills by using Generative AI as a tool to explore different perspectives and generate creative solutions.
Show steps
- Identify a problem or challenge that you want to solve.
- Use Generative AI to generate ideas and potential solutions.
- Evaluate the generated solutions and select the most promising ones.
- Implement your chosen solution and test its effectiveness.
- Reflect on the process and identify areas for improvement.
Develop a plan for an innovative project that leverages generative AI
Show steps
Developing a detailed plan will provide you with a roadmap to implement your innovative project and explore the transformative potential of generative AI.
Browse courses on
Generative AI
Show steps
- Define the scope and objectives of your project.
- Identify the specific ways in which you will leverage generative AI in your project.
- Research and select the appropriate generative AI tools and resources.
- Develop a timeline and budget for your project.
- Create a communication plan to share your project with others.
Build a Generative AI-Powered Chatbot
Show steps
Constructs a practical application that leverages Generative AI for real-world use.
Browse courses on
Generative AI
Show steps
- Choose a specific use case for your chatbot.
- Design the chatbot's interface and functionality.
- Integrate Generative AI into your chatbot.
- Test and refine your chatbot's performance.
Create a Guide to Generative AI for Beginners
Show steps
Enhance your understanding of Generative AI by creating a comprehensive resource that explains its concepts and applications to others.
Show steps
- Research different aspects of Generative AI, including its history, types, and potential benefits.
- Organize your findings into a logical structure that is easy to follow for beginners.
- Write clear and concise explanations, using examples and illustrations to make concepts more accessible.
- Proofread your guide carefully and seek feedback from others to ensure its accuracy and readability.
Participate in a hackathon or competition focused on generative AI
Show steps
Participation in such events will expose you to innovative applications of generative AI while fostering creativity and collaboration.
Browse courses on
Generative AI
Show steps
- Research upcoming generative AI hackathons or competitions.
- Form or join a team.
- Develop an innovative project idea.
- Implement your project using generative AI.
- Present your project to a panel of judges.
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