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Artificial Intelligence Workshop – Gold Coast
21 August, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
FreeArtificial 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
- What is machine learning?
- How do machines learn?
- Facial recognition
- Self-driving cars
- Anti-bullying AI
- Spot possible problems -> social and ethical issues
- Filter through problems
- Draft mini elevator pitch
- Sourcing your data – data bias
- Build your prototype
- Test your prototype
- 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
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