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At the Digital Technologies Institute (DTI), we are committed to making cutting-edge digital technologies accessible and exciting for young learners. As the world rapidly advances into the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI), we believe it’s crucial that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to understand AI to actively shape their future.
That’s why we are thrilled to announce the launch of our Generative AI Course, designed specifically for high school students.
This course is a reflection of our mission to simplify complex technologies and ensure that students are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Through hands-on learning and engaging real-world applications, the Generative AI Course brings AI to life in a way that makes sense for learners at all levels. We estimate that students would need 6-8 hours to complete the course.
Continuous assessment
A standout feature of the Generative AI Course is its use of interactive quizzes and qualitative feedback to enhance learning. Quizzes provide immediate insights into students’ understanding of AI concepts, helping them identify areas for improvement. Alongside this, students share qualitative feedback throughout the course, reflecting on their learning experience. At the end of the course, this feedback is played back to them, showing how their knowledge has grown. This reflection on their learning journey helps students appreciate their progress and reinforces the key concepts they’ve mastered. Students and their teachers can download this data.
What Sets the Generative AI Course Apart?
The Generative AI Course is not just another course. It’s an interactive and dynamic learning experience delivered through our MyComputerBrain™ platform, which has been specially developed to make AI education accessible, safe, and engaging. Here’s what makes this course truly unique:
1. SafeAI: A Secure Learning Environment
We recognise the risks that come with AI use, especially for young learners. That’s why we’ve integrated SafeAI into the course. Our proprietary Artificial Neural Network (ANN), embedded within the MyComputerBrain™ platform, allows students to explore AI in a secure, controlled environment. Students can experiment freely, knowing their privacy and safety are protected. And when students close their browser window, the AI is deleted. It's as easy as that!
2. Building Strong Foundations in AI
We know that for students to truly excel, they need a solid foundation. That’s why our course begins with the fundamentals of AI, giving students an understanding of artificial neurons, neural networks, and the principles of machine learning. From there, we take students deeper into advanced models like Transformers and Stable diffusion, empowering them to understand AI at both an introductory and advanced level.
3. Real-World, Hands-On Learning
At DTI, we believe that students learn best by doing. That’s why the Generative AI Course emphasises hands-on, practical learning. Students engage in real-world applications of AI, including cybersecurity, medical simulations and image-generation technologies. Our goal is for students to leave the course not just with knowledge, but with the skills to apply AI to real-world challenges.
4. Ethics and Responsible AI
Recognising the profound societal impacts of AI, the course allows students to critically engage with issues around AI bias, privacy, and the importance of creating fair, transparent, and accountable AI systems. We take AI’s societal impact seriously, and we want our students to as well. By fostering a critical mindset, we ensure that students are not only skilled in AI but are also prepared to contribute to ethical and fair AI solutions in the future.
What Educators Are Saying
Educators have already started using the Generative AI Course in their classrooms, and the feedback has been incredibly positive. Sharon Singh, Head of e-Learning & Innovation at St John’s Anglican College, praised the course for its engaging, hands-on approach:
“The interactive elements of the GenAI course have truly captivated the students. They enjoy the hands-on activities, particularly when it comes to building and experimenting with neural networks. This course is proving to be a fantastic way to introduce complex AI concepts in an approachable and engaging manner. I highly recommend it.”
Teachers appreciate the level of support that the MyComputerBrain™ platform provides, offering detailed analytics on student progress, as well as a wealth of resources to make AI education as seamless as possible.
Why We Believe AI Education Matters
At DTI, we are passionate about preparing students for the future. AI is already reshaping industries across the globe, and students need to be equipped not just to navigate this world, but to shape it. The Generative AI Course ensures that students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy skills—key competencies that will be essential for tomorrow’s workforce.
Our course doesn’t just teach students about AI; it empowers them to become the innovators and creators of AI technologies. By introducing AI education early, we are helping students unlock their potential and preparing them for exciting careers in STEM fields and beyond.
How You Can Get Involved
We are excited to offer the Generative AI Course to schools across Australia. This course is suitable for a wide range of learners, from secondary school students to those in tertiary education, and is available now through the MyComputerBrain™ platform. Whether you’re an educator looking to introduce AI into your curriculum or a student eager to explore the world of AI, this course offers the perfect opportunity.
For more information or to enrol, please visit our website at https://mycomputerbrain.net/.
The Future Starts Here
At the Digital Technologies Institute, we believe that the future of AI lies in the hands of the next generation. With the Generative AI Course, we are proud to play a part in shaping that future by providing students with the tools and knowledge they need to lead in an AI-driven world.
We invite you to join us on this journey—let’s shape the future together!
P.S. If you are looking for a primary-school level introduction for AI, head over to our Capture the Flag with AI and Robotics course.
In time for the new school year, the Digital Technologies Hub released a brand-new free AI course for teachers. We are pleased to disclose that the Digital Technologies Institute played a significant role in the design and creation of this course, and we want to share the news about this fantastic new resource.
Martin Richards, content manager at the DT Hub, is the driving force behind this course; working with him was an absolute joy and pleasure. Martin started creating AI resources, lesson plans and webinars about five years ago, long before AI rose to prominence in the education community. Now that is foresight!
The DT Hub has a dedicated page on AI, which illustrates AI's increasing importance and prominence in education. Head over to https://www.digitaltechnologieshub.edu.au/ai/, and you will see the DT Hub's AI Classroom resources and the professional learning section:
Under Professional learning, click on 'AI course'.
The course consists of seven modules, which span AI introduction, the AI learning process, AI and programming (primary and secondary), AI applications, ethical aspects, and how an AI learns and functions inside.
The modules are bite-sized and designed to be easily and quickly consumed by teachers in preparation for their own AI teaching in the classroom. It isn't necessary to do all the modules to teach AI, so the modules stand independently. However, I would recommend doing the first module, 'Artificial intelligence: What’s it about?' first. It gives a great overview of the field and introduces the related terminology. It also touches on Generative AI and explains that the underlying technology of Artificial Neural Networks is so important to know about.
What I like about the course is that it has just about the right length of instructions, interleaved with videos, short callbacks, and reflection activities. There are also unplugged resources that teachers can download, such as an AI card activity.
The course interweaves with our MyComputerBrain AI, which provides several animations and deep dives, particularly in the final module about the Inner workings of AI.
It has never been easier to get started teaching AI in the classroom, so don't wait to head over to https://www.digitaltechnologieshub.edu.au/ai/professional-learning/ai-course/ and https://mycomputerbrain.net
Yours,
Dr. Karsten Schulz
Kelvin Grove State College in Brisbane is hosting the 2022 Queensland Society for IT in Education State Conference this year. The event runs during the upcoming school holidays on Sept 19+20. Check out this website, which contains all the details of the two days Digital Tech + Digital Literacy conference, including keynote speakers, workshops, presentations, and the conference dinner.
With many tried and tested classroom activities, the Digital Technologies Institute will hold a two-hour workshop to get teachers started with Artificial Intelligence In the classroom. AI is easier than you think, so come and give it a go. In addition, there will be many more workshops on topics such as: Robotics programming using Python;
eSports - Creating an eSports curriculum plan;
Demystifying Arduinos: Simple Classroom Activities;
Robotics programming usingBlocks;
PHP / MySQL for Digital Solutions IA2 and IA3;
Taking your classroom robotics to international RoboRave robot competition;
Python game design on PyGamer for DigitalTechnologies V9 curriculum;
Robotics programming using Blocks
Visit the website for all the details, or contact the fantastic Lyn Allsop at office@qsite.edu.au for further information.
