By Auxilin Fernando for BIS Mumbai

 The journey commenced on an inspiring note as the respected Principal Nilesh Sir of DB Chinchwad, warmly welcomed the students, motivating them to embrace this opportunity for learning and self-development. The response to the program was truly encouraging, with 45 registrations received. However, owing to the in-person format and distance-related constraints, 16 students formally enrolled, forming a dedicated and enthusiastic cohort ready to upskill.

This course has been thoughtfully curated for students of 10th and 12th grades, focusing on building future-ready competencies. Over the span of four weeks, each week is dedicated to a distinct and trending domain ranging from AI tools and prompt engineering to graphic design using Canva, 3D modeling through Blender, and website creation with HTML. This structured approach ensures a comprehensive and balanced learning experience.

To enhance engagement and deepen understanding, we have integrated a variety of interactive and experiential activities into the sessions. One particularly insightful exercise involved a student watching a 4-minute video clip and subsequently presenting its essence to the class. Interestingly, despite viewing the complete clip, the student could articulate his understanding for only about 20 seconds.

This activity effectively highlighted the critical importance of context, especially in the domain of prompt engineering. Just as incomplete context can limit human expression, insufficient or unclear input can significantly impact the quality of outputs generated by AI systems.

We are excited to witness our students embark on this transformative learning journey, developing both technical knowledge and essential cognitive skills. We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who expressed interest and supported this initiative. Here’s to a productive, engaging, and inspiring summer ahead!