About this event
DIGITAL ACADEMY FOR TEENS -- GET STARTED WITH AI
Learn the fundamentals of AI with Microsoft -- no coding experience required! This 8-week, self-paced programme is now being offered to teens and will be taught through 1-hour weekly live and recorded courses with professionals from industry. Learn how AI is used in our everyday lives and work and gain a first experience with Machine Learning and other AI services using Microsoft Azure. Students that pass the exam will earn a certificate from Microsoft that can be used on LinkedIn profiles and CVs.
The course includes a self-paced online curriculum, 1 hour of weekly live instruction with professionals, Digital Challenges, labs, exam practice, and project application with support from mentors.
Curriculum
- Fundamentals of AI and Responsible AI
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Computer Vision
- Conversational AI
Work Experience Project
Students in the course will be given an opportunity to join a work experience with Digital Camp, Digital Incubator, and/or industry partners, and apply their AI learnings in projects working alongside tech and business professionals from Microsoft, Vodafone and more.
Prerequisites: Students should be comfortable with basic concepts of computing and math and be able to use a PC with an Internet connection and video camera.
Target Age: 14+ years
Study Time Required: 20 hours (1-2 hours per week over 8 weeks + exam practice)
DATES & TIMES:
You may choose to join one of the following courses. The sessions will also be recorded allowing you to catch up on any sessions that are missed.
Fall Cohort: Thursdays 3:45-4:45
• Nov 3, 10, 17, and 24
• Dec 1, Jan 5, 12, 19.
Spring Cohort: Thursdays 3:45-4:45
• Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 23
• Mar 2, 9, 16, 23
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
You will need a PC or Mac and a smart phone ideally with video camera plus charging cables. A credit card is needed (for identification only) to activate a free 30-day Microsoft Azure subscription to complete the Machine Learning labs.
Under 18’s require a consent form by a parent / guardian.
RESEARCH STUDY
We are conducting a research study with the Digital Camp, Digital Incubator, and Digital Academy with Dr. Jonathan Beale (Oxford, Harvard), Dr. Iro Konstantinou (Eton College), and Dr. Michael Mannino (Flow Research Collective) to test how digital education and purpose-driven programmes can impact academic resilience, performance, and flow in young people as well as growth and development in mentors. Participants will be invited to complete surveys and offer feedback and may opt out of the study.
OUR MISSION
We aim to inspire a love of learning with young people about technology and support their journeys to first work experiences. We believe it is critical to create an engaging and inclusive environment for girls, which are under-represented in both STEM and in leadership roles.
We're on a mission to build a sustainable education programme offering skills development and work opportunities for boys and girls of any age through a co-funded model with socially responsible businesses, educational organisations, and government.
This programme is a pilot supported by Vodafone, Microsoft, Elastacloud and volunteers from the tech and business community. Proceeds from the Digital Academy are helping to raise funds to enable us to build a sustainable programme to support students to launch their own businesses. We greatly value your support and feedback.
