What Teachers Will Learn

• Identify and apply practical AI tools that can be immediately used to support teaching and classroom workflows.

• Integrate AI platforms—including ChatGPT—into daily instructional activities, planning, differentiation, and feedback.

• Design and customize AI-assisted workflows that align with grade level, subject area, and diverse student needs.

• Evaluate and measure how AI tools influence learning outcomes, engagement, and instructional efficiency.

• Use AI safely and responsibly by upholding strong privacy practices, digital citizenship standards, and appropriate human oversight.

Requirements

• Computer or mobile device with internet access

• Basic computer operation skills (typing, browsing, file use)

Course Description

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping education, offering new ways for teachers to save time, personalize instruction, and enhance student engagement. This course equips educators with practical skills to integrate AI tools into everyday teaching tasks—without requiring technical expertise. Whether you are new to AI or already experimenting with modern tools, you will learn how to streamline lesson planning, grading, differentiation, and content creation using platforms such as ChatGPT, Diffit, Brisk, Magic School, SORA, and others.

Through hands-on demonstrations, real classroom examples, and guided workflows, teachers will learn how to design time-saving processes, create personalized learning resources, and apply AI responsibly in both virtual and in-person learning environments.

What You Will Learn

Participants will explore how to:

• Generate instant lesson plans, quizzes, rubrics, and assignments using ChatGPT.

• Use Diffit for differentiated instruction across reading levels and student abilities.

• Automate classroom administrative tasks and progress tracking with Brisk.

• Design personalized learning pathways using Magic School.

• Adapt AI tools to both traditional and digital learning environments.

• Convert text into animated lesson videos using SORA.

• Create music and audio for classroom projects with MakeBestMusic.

• Develop multimedia resources using Fliki.ai.

• Increase teaching efficiency by automating repetitive tasks and focusing more on student engagement and feedback.

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

• K–12 teachers, college instructors, and educators across subject areas

• Teachers seeking to reduce workload in planning, grading, and communication

• Educators interested in modernizing classroom management and instruction

• Teachers looking to engage students using emerging digital tools

• Schools exploring personalized or AI-assisted learning models

Why Enroll

• Practical & Hands-On: Every module includes real examples, demonstrations, and templates.

• Time-Saving Workflows: Learn to automate tasks that normally take hours.

• Supports Personalization: Use AI to tailor learning for diverse students.

• Future-Ready: Build AI fluency essential for tomorrow’s classrooms.

• Community of Practice: Share ideas and strategies with fellow educators.

Course Structure

• 9 structured sections with applied activities, quizzes, and downloadable resources

• Self-paced learning with lifetime access

• No technical background required

• Optional classroom experiments and reflection tasks

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, educators will:

• Understand the role of AI in modern teaching and learning

• Confidently integrate AI tools into instructional practice

• Reduce time spent on planning, grading, and content creation

• Enhance student engagement using multimedia learning resources

• Apply AI responsibly with attention to privacy, safety, and human oversight.

This creative technology program introduces students to the exciting world of 3D design and additive manufacturing using safe, child-friendly 3D printing pens. Students will design and build their own toys and artifacts such as boomerangs, decorative artwork, simple furniture prototypes, and functional models like sundials.

Course Description

This creative technology program introduces students to the exciting world of 3D design and additive manufacturing using safe, child-friendly 3D printing pens. Students will design and build their own toys and artifacts such as boomerangs, decorative artwork, simple furniture prototypes, and functional models like sundials.

Through hands-on activities, children will learn how objects are created layer by layer, gaining an early understanding of additive manufacturing—its advantages, limitations, and real-world applications. The course emphasizes creativity, imagination, and experimentation while introducing basic design principles, including shape, balance, structural strength, and efficient use of materials.

Rather than memorizing technical terms, students learn by making, testing, improving, and showcasing their creations. The program ends with a fun show-and-tell session, where students present their favorite designs.

Target Age Group

Ages 6 to 12

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand the basics of 3D printing and additive manufacturing
• Safely operate a 3D printing pen
• Design and create simple toys and functional objects
• Apply basic design principles such as strength, balance, and symmetry
• Optimize material usage while building structures
• Express creativity through 3D drawing and modeling
• Explain their design ideas to others

Key Concepts Covered

• Introduction to 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing
• Layer-by-Layer Construction
• Design Thinking
• Structural Strength & Stability
• Material Optimization
• Creativity & Prototyping

Course Structure (Suggested)

Module 1: Introduction to 3D Pens & Safety

• What is 3D printing?
• How a 3D pen works
• Safety rules and proper handling
• Freehand practice and tracing

Module 2: Shapes, Lines & 3D Drawing

• Drawing basic shapes in 3D
• Connecting layers
• Creating flat and raised designs
• Simple artistic creations

Module 3: Building Toys & Artifacts

• Designing a boomerang
• Creating decorative artwork
• Making simple toys and fun objects
• Testing designs for balance and strength

Module 4: Functional Models

• Furniture mini-prototypes (chair, table)
• Sundial and time-telling concepts
• Understanding function vs decoration

Module 5: Design Principles

• Structural strength
• Symmetry and balance
• Using less material for strong designs
• Improving and redesigning models

Module 6: Final Creation & Presentation

• Design your own toy or artifact
• Build using learned techniques
• Classroom presentation and explanation

Teaching Methodology

• Hands-on guided creation
• Visual demonstrations
• Trial-and-error learning
• Encouraging creativity and individuality
• Peer sharing and positive feedback

Assessment & Evaluation

• Participation and effort
• Safe and proper tool usage
• Completion of design activities
• Creativity and functionality of final project
• Ability to explain design choices

Outcome for Students

Students will develop early engineering thinking, creativity, and confidence while gaining foundational knowledge of 3D design and modern manufacturing technologies in a fun and age-appropriate way.

Class Experience

Grade 3-5

Beginner Level
What Will Students Learn?
Students will explore electronics, coding, and robotics using Arduino, Micro:bit, and Tinkercad. They’ll design, build, and simulate interactive projects like LED displays, buzzers, motor controls, and simple robots.

Class Structure

Each session follows a structured, hands-on approach:
– Concept introduction (5-10 min)
– Live demonstration & guided building (20-30 min)
– Interactive Q&A, testing & feedback (10 min)

How Do We Teach?
We use live instruction, real-time simulations, and hands-on coding to ensure students grasp concepts while building exciting projects.

Our Teaching Style
– Engaging, practical, and project-driven! We break down complex concepts into fun, interactive lessons that spark creativity and problem-solving.

Student Interaction & Engagement:
– Students participate in live demos, coding challenges, simulations, and discussions. They’ll get direct feedback, troubleshoot projects, and showcase their creations in every session.

Learning Goals:
– Build & Simulate Circuits using Tinkercad, Arduino, and Micro:bit.
– Code & Control Electronics like LEDs, buzzers, sensors, and motors.
– Create Smart Robotics Projects with hands-on simulations and coding.

Syllabus:
10 Lessons
over 5 Weeks

Lesson 1:
Intro to Electronics & Tinkercad
– Basic circuit with LED & battery
– Simple switch-controlled light
– Understanding breadboards
55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:
Working with LEDs & Resistors
– LED blinking circuit with Arduino
– Multi-color LED control
– Traffic light simulation
55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:
Micro:bit Basics: Coding & Inputs
– Micro:bit LED display messages
– Interactive name badge
– Simple button press counter
55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:
Building a Smart Night Light
– Arduino-controlled automatic light
– Light sensor integration
– Adjustable brightness control
55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 5:
Buzzer & Sound Projects
– Arduino doorbell using a buzzer
– Micro:bit music player
– Sound-based reaction game
55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 6:
Traffic Management System
– Traffic light system with Arduino
– Pedestrian crossing button
– Smart intersection control simulation
55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 7:
Micro:bit Robotics: Moving Motors
– Micro:bit-controlled servo motor
– Simple robotic arm concept
– Motorized fan or spinner
55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 8:
Arduino Robotics: Motor Control
– Controlling a motor with Arduino
– Mini fan or motorized car concept
– Understanding PWM speed control
55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 9:
Music Generator with 555 Timer
– Sound wave generation using 555 timer
– Simple musical tone generator
– Frequency control with potentiometer
55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 10:
Line-Following Robot (Simulation)
– Simulated line-following robot with sensors
– Using Arduino for motor control
– Debugging & optimizing movement
55 mins online live lesson

Other Details:

Supply List:
A Laptop with a mouse, pen and paper and basic knowledge of computers.

External Resources:
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Tinkercad

Campers will bring their games to life with custom animations, sound effects, and music, then enhance them using AI-generated images, characters, and voices. As they design challenges, code reactions, and fine-tune gameplay, students will develop logic, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

This camp turns coding into a playground for imagination, where every child becomes both a game designer and AI innovator.

What Children Would Learn
• Basic game design using Scratch’s block coding
• Key programming concepts like loops, variables, and conditionals
• How to animate characters with custom sounds and visuals
• How to use AI to create images, characters, and voices
• Logic and problem-solving through coding challenges
• How to build and refine their own interactive games

Students will use 3D printing pens to design interesting objects, parts, and artwork while learning about additive manufacturing technology, its pros and cons as compared to traditional manufacturing methods.

Attention will be drawn to key design considerations related to aesthetics, structural stability, materials optimization, aspect ratio, ease of use, and functionality.

Students will be given specific themes to create their own designs before actually making those by using a 3D pen.

What Children Would Learn
Difference between additive and subtractive manufacturing

Advantages and disadvantages of 3D printing over traditional manufacturing methods

Design considerations related to:-

Aesthetics

Structural Stability

Materials Optimization

Aspect Ratio

Ease of Use

Functionality