.png)
In the past year we have been working extensively on the MyComputerBrain platform, adding new courses, improving the look of the website and overhauling the behind the scenes. So what have we done during this time? Here is a small overview.
First off, welcome to our AI and Robotics course. which is our latest creation at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and robotics and an interactive and easy first step into the amazing world of AI.
AI and Robotics Course
Who is the course for: Late primary and early secondary.
How many lessons: 18.
What does it teach: Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning and Data Representation.
Two New Videos
The next time you visit MyComputerBrain you might notice that we have added two new videos at the bottom of the home page. These videos are free learning tools from the Digital Technologies Hub that we had the privilege to contribute to.
Courses List
You may also notice that we have removed many of the courses from our home page. Instead, you'll be able find a list of all courses by navigating to our Courses page through the toolbar.
Here you will be able to view all the courses and import information including: a short description, the amount of lessons included in each course and the intended year group.
To purchase student accounts for the courses, visit the shop.
Teacher Portal
We have also been working on upgrading the teacher portal. Our aim is to make it as easy as possible for you to view the progress of your students as they progress through the courses.
This includes a new "Student Progress" tab on the "Teacher Account" page (must be logged in as a teacher).
Here you will be able to see where students are up to in their course, if they are stuck and access course certificates.
As you may have noticed, the student's name is currently their username. If you have set the student's name in the "My Students" tab (by entering the information in the table and clicking "Save"), the student's name will instead appear.
Charts
You may have noticed that we sometimes use charts in our lessons, such as in the AI Scientist lesson. Going forward, we have updated these charts, made them interactive and look a lot sleeker if you ask me.
And much, much more!
We have made many other changes, including:
Updating the toolbar and making it easier to use.
Adding prices to our home page.
Student certificates for courses.
General site improvements.
That's all for this update. See you next time!
The QSITE Gold Coast Chapter and the Digital Technologies Institute, supported by Google Australia, are conducting an introductory-level workshop on Artificial Intelligence.
Who should attend?
Late primary, secondary and pre-service teachers looking to take their first steps in artificial intelligence.
When and where?
Date: 7th August 2021
Venue: Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Building G30 Room 1.11
The workshop runs from 9am - 4:00pm
What does it cost?
Because of funding from Google Australia, we can provide the event free of charge.
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 curriculum-aligned activities in a classroom with students. There will be tons of hands-on activities and lesson plans, and we will keep tech jargon to a minimum. Don’t be afraid: You don’t need to be coding Ninja. Non-coders will be able to follow the entire workshop with ease.
Where can I register?
To register, go to https://qsite.edu.au/event/ai-workshops-gold-coast/
I have questions. Whom can I contact?
Email us here
We look forward to seeing you at the workshop.
In this exciting project, we're connecting the B4 CPU to WiFi to remote program a B4. The project teaches students the foundations of web-based networking and involves WiFi, a simple web server, a web client and the interfacing between the various components and the B4.
In the end, students can upload a small program as a String to a Web Server, which interfaces with the B4 CPU that then runs the program.
Install the B4 Arduino Library and download the project code from: https://www.digital-technologies.institute/downloads
Shopping list:
1x B4 Computer Processor Kit
1x Arduino Uno
1x Wifi Shield for Arduino Uno
4x Jumper wires (male-male)
Female header pins
Suitable for students in the years 7/8 and 9/10. A small amount of soldering is required.
Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies content descriptors addressed:
ACTDIK023, ACTDIK024, ACTDIP027, ACTDIP029, ACTDIP030, ACTDIP031
ACTDIK034, ACTDIP038), ACTDIP040
The video below provides the detailed step-by step instructions for this project.
