2022 Holidays:
Python Challenge Workshop
Suitable for Kids Ages 12 to 16
3-Hours Workshop
Learn to Code with Bite-Sized Programming.
Challenge A: A.I. Chat Bot
Learn Tensor and build an A.I. Chatbot
Challenge B: Data Science
Learn numpy, pandas and find patterns in data
Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. – Lao Tzu
Small Class Size
Small & Individualized Learning
(Min. 2 to start a class)
Location
Onsite Camp: Computhink@TPYLibrary /
Online Camp: Zoom Virtual Classroom
Equipment
Onsite Workshops: Laptops will be provided
Online Workshops: Students will need their own computer with webcam & mic
Workshop Outline
At Computhink, we believe that the best way to learn to program is to learn it the fun way! The coding activities that students do while they learn must make sense and be relevant to our students so that they will want to learn how to do it.
The Python Challenge Workshops are suitable for intermediate to advance students in Python Programming. Students will be exposed to how artificial intelligence works and use it to code an AI Chatbot or analyse data and find patterns.
Joining this camp will help spark the interest in coding and computational thinking, and inspire students to want to try out their newfound skills. Students will learn the basics of coding and help them gain essential Computational Thinking skills.
Challenge A: A.I. Chatbot
- Learn how Artificial Intelligence works.
- Setting up the environment and required python libraries
- Prepare the intent json file
- Building and Testing the model
- Build and Test the Chatbot
Challenge B: Data Science
- Setup environment and required python libraries
- Learn the numpy and pandas library
- Finding and cleaning data-sets
- Analyse data and present findings
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2022 Year-End Holidays
21 November 2022 – 22 December 2022
Python Challenge
For Kids Ages 12 to 16
Suitable for Intermediate or Current Students
Workshop Challenge Slots
Duration: 3-Hours
Challenge A: A.I Chat Bot
- Learn Tensor and build an A.I. Chatbot
Challenge B: Data Science
- Learn numpy, pandas and find patterns in data
Each workshop is modular and standalone, and you can choose to attend one or attend all the workshops.
Challenge A: A.I Chat Bot
Challenge B: Data Science
*Onsite Classes will be held at our centre located at Toa Payoh Library (Side Entrance)
*Online classes will be held in Virtual Zoom Classrooms.
– Updated: 28 September 2022 –
$135
** If registering for more than 1 student, please contact us for buddy discount.
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Learning Tools
At Computhink, our teaching approach is enquiry based and our students are encouraged to think deeper and ask questions about what they are learning, and why they are learning it.
The best way to learn to program is to learn it the fun way! Students are taught scenarios and challenges that are age-appropriate and in topics they can relate to.
1. Computhink Student Portal
All Computhink Students enjoy the use of the Computhink Student Portal. The Student Portal is similar to the SLS use by MOE schools and is Computhink’s proprietary system for our student’s learning needs, where students will log in every day, and find notes, exercises, short videos, and video recordings explaining concepts for the day.
2. Hybrid Onsite Classes / or Online Classes
Students have the choice to attend their classes online or onsite. We support a hybrid learning model.
- Onsite Classes are conducted in our spacious classrooms in Computhink.
- Online Classes are conducted on Zoom Virtual Classrooms. Login and account instructions will be emailed to you.
3. Coding Platform
Google Colab (Data Science) and Replit/ VSCode will be used by students during the camp. This is where your child will have their own account, and where they will code their daily projects. Students can create their own online account.
4. Challenges and Assessments
Students will be given coding challenges throughout the 4 days to test their understanding. Our lessons are enquiry based to help your child learn better.
Students will be tested on their understanding via quizzes/ assignments/challenges to ensure they are following well.
FAQs
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Is there any pre-requisites to joining this class?
As this is an intermediate course, students will need some basic knowledge/experience in text-based programming.
Do I need to prepare anything for this workshop?
Onsite Classes: Laptops will be provided for students attending our onsite classes. You may bring along a jacket and a water bottle for your child.
Online Classes: Please make sure that your child has a working computer or laptop (Recommended system – CPU: Intel Core i3-3210 3.2 GHz / AMD A8-7600 APU 3.1 GHz or equivalent, RAM: 2GB), with a strong internet connection, and a working web camera.
- For the best virtual learning experience, it is recommended to have a second monitor plugged into your main computer. i.e. you have 2 screens. One screen is for viewing the teacher’s screen, and another screen is for your child to do their code.
- For younger students of the age 7 to 8, please have an adult within calling distance for the first 15-30 minutes of the class, as they may need help with how to operate a computer.
- Join the online session 10-15 minutes earlier. We will usually have the zoom session up 15 minutes before the class starts.
How are online classes conducted?
We have been conducting zoom virtual lessons for all our regular weekly students from Feb 2020 till now, so we are experts in making the online learning experience work for your child.
Here are the things we do:
1. StudentWeb Online Portal (LMS): All our notes, videos, assignments, zoom links are available online in our StudentWeb Portal. This is similar to the SLS that our MOE schools use, all our students will have secure access to the system for the camp.
2. Secure Zoom with Remote Support: We use the paid premium and secure version of Zoom with Remote Support enabled. When students need help, we can remote login to the student’s computers to help them. This is similar to how we would walk around the physical class to help individual students, so the support experience is the same.
3. Class Recordings: All online zoom classes are recorded and made available to students to view after the class. Students can review the lessons after, and replay parts of the lessons that they had problems understanding.
Do you provide a certificate upon completion of this workshop?
We provide every student with a certificate of completion at the end of the workshop.
What is Python Programming?
Python® is one of the most frequently used programming language in the world (top 10 programming language in 2016). Python’s syntax is simple, clear and very closely resembles the English Language which makes it very suitable for young programmers to learn.
What is Python good for?
Python® has been around for more than 20 years and has many libraries that gives it a lot of functionalities, such as
- Web and Internet development (e.g. Dropbox, Survey Monkey, Bitly)
- Scientific and Numeric programming, data analysis and modeling (e.g. in forecasting earthquakes)
- Desktop applications (e.g. in 3D animation for films)
- Networking and System Administration (e.g. OpenStack in cloud computing)
- …and much much more!
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