AI for the Future Summer Camp 2021
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Camp Introduction
Objectives
- Enlighten AI technologies application in daily life
- Enhance self-learning, hands-on and presentation capabilities
- Train creative thinking, problem solving and logic building
Eligibility
P6 to S3 students from local schools in academic year 2021/22
(Quota: 60 students)
Dates and Time
| Summer Camp | Parents Visit Day | |
| 9 – 12 August 2021 (Monday to Thursday) 9:30am to 1pm (Successful applicants will receive a detailed “Camp Schedule”) |
12 August 2021 (Thursday) 9:30am to 1pm |
Camp Content
| Lecture Content | Robot Car Development - CUHK-JC iCar Workshop | Other Activities |
| Introduction of AI and AI Concepts General Introduction of Mechanical Tools Introduction of Huskylens Introduction of Micro:bit Coding Concepts and Programming Logic for Blockly Programming - Micro:bit |
Experiment 1: Face-tracking Car Experiment 2: Line-following Car Experiment 3: Moral Dilemma |
Group Discussion Visit to AI Education and Exploration Lab Little Docent Scheme |
Camp Format
Small Class Lecture
Interactive small class lecture that includes in-class exercises, discussion and Q&A session and etc.
Hands-on Activities
Apply the knowledge learnt in lecture to build the robot car– CUHK-JC iCar
Question & Answer and Debriefing Sessions
Participants may raise questions during classes. Debriefing Session towards the end of the Camp to review learning outcomes.
Fees
Registration
Enquiries
Free of Charge
Interested students please complete online application form
or submit completed application form to aiforfuture@cuhk.edu.hk on or before Wednesday, 7 July 2021, 5:00pm (HKT)
Participants will be allocated randomly by lottery and be confirmed of eligibility in late July.
Telephone: 3943 0452 (Miss Paris HUI) /
3943 0846 (Miss Celia YEE)
Email: aiforfuture@cuhk.edu.hk
Frequently Asked Questions
1If participants wish to receive an additional pack of CUHK-JC iCar toolkit , can they purchase from CUHK?
No. The toolkits materials are for educational purpose only and not for sale. We hope to encourage more students from various strata to learn and experience AI.
2If the participant fails to keep up the progress, or encounter problems during class, what should they do?
Participants who encounter any problems may ask questions during lessons or at the break. In addition, to ensure ease of management and learning progress observation, the Camp adopts small class lecture approach. Each class will be led by two or more CUHK research assistants/ student ambassadors.
3If a participant fails to attend all sessions of the Summer Camp, can he/she get the attendance certificate?
The Camp encourages participants to attend all sessions of the Camp. Participants must complete all classes in the entire Summer Camp to receive an attendance certificate.
4Is it a must for parents to attend the Parents Visit Day on the last day?
The Parents Visit Day aims to provide an occasion for parents to share the learning outcomes of the Camp with their children. Parents are free to decide whether to attend and indicate availability when filling out the application form.
5What will be the medium instruction of the Camp?
The medium of instruction will be Cantonese, while course materials will be in both Chinese and English.
6If the epidemic situation is getting worse, will the Camp suspend face-to-face activities?
If the epidemic situation is getting worse, the Camp will suspend face-to-face activities and change to online teaching. The CUHK-JC iCar toolkit will be delivered to the address declared by the participants in the application form. To facilitate communication, please ensure that the contact information is accurate.
7Can participant withdraw before or during the Camp?
The Camp encourages students to complete the entire activities. If participants would have to withdraw from the Camp for any reason, please inform our staff for arrangement immediately.
