Artificial Intelligence Workshop – QSITE Gold Coast

Update, 9.8.2021

With Covid restrictions eased, the workshop can go ahead. The new date is Saturday, August 21. We will adhere to COVID rules applicable at the time of the workshop, including the wearing of face masks and social distancing. 

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The QSITE Gold Coast Chapter and the Digital Technologies Institute, supported by Google Australia, are conducting an introductory-level workshop on Artificial Intelligence. Because of funding from Google Australia, we can provide the event free of charge.

Who should attend?

Late primary, secondary and pre-service teachers looking to improve their understanding of artificial intelligence.

​What does the workshop include?

The workshop provides a hands-on focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning. Participants obtain an introductory level understanding of AI and can recreate the activities in a classroom with students.

The workshop includes case studies and lesson plans showcasing existing practice, and school-wide scope & sequence, incorporating educational AI resources, hands-on experiences with classroom-ready resources that target the Digital Technologies curriculum and other curricula areas.

Workshop format

1. What is machine learning?
2. How do machines learn?
3. Facial recognition
4. Self-driving cars
5. Anti-bullying AI
6. Spot possible problems -> social and ethical issues
7. Filter through problems
8. Draft mini elevator pitch
9. Sourcing your data – data bias
10. Build your prototype
11. Test your prototype
12. Pitch

In this workshop, teachers will develop their own AI model and pitch it to their peers at the end of the workshop.

​Event details

Cost: Free

The workshop runs from 9am – 4:00pm ​

Date: 21st August 2021

Venue: Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Building G30 Rooms 1.11 and 1.12

Registration is via RSVP below.

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