Artificial Intelligence (AI) is permeating every aspect of modern life and its potential to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues has never been more evident. At Code Hobbits, we believe in harnessing this potential by introducing middle and high school students to AI through hands-on projects, specifically projects related to Agriculture, Sustainability, andContinue reading “The Intersection of AI and Climate Action, and what it means for high-school students”
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AI copilots are changing how coding is taught
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dramatically reshaping the world of software development. Traditionally, coding has been a meticulous process involving syntax and logic mastery. However, the advent of AI-powered coding tools like GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, and Tabnine is changing this landscape. While AI tools are becoming more autonomous, they still require human oversight. Students needContinue reading “AI copilots are changing how coding is taught”
What should the kids be learning in the AI age?
Ever since the Large Language Models became popular, I’ve witnessed a massive uptick in education anxiety and career prospects. Parents are emailing me every week asking what their kids should learn that will still be relevant and economically viable when they join the workforce. Here’s what some of the top minds in the industry haveContinue reading “What should the kids be learning in the AI age?”
Silicon Valley’s Code Hobbits visits Makeblock to learn how to build tech products
Repost from https://www.makeblock.com/blogs/ideas/silicon-valley-s-code-hobbits-visit-makeblock-to-learn-how-to-build-tech-products “My first trip to Shenzhen was incredible. My first visit to Makeblock was amazing and a great experience. When I went there, I got to check out all of the cool products at coding robot company Makeblock and even got to build my own robot. That was the most fun in myContinue reading “Silicon Valley’s Code Hobbits visits Makeblock to learn how to build tech products”
Anish Govind (12th grade) develops an 8-bit computer on a breadboard!
Helping students succeed through multimodal teaching styles
There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how students comprehend information. Everyone is different, and to be successful in the classroom, they must understand which of the learning styles – visual, auditory, kinesthetic, social, solitary, and/or verbal fits their learning. Most of us predominantly depend on one of our senses to process the informationContinue reading “Helping students succeed through multimodal teaching styles”
Anish Govind (12th grade) develops a smart door sign for remote learners
During COVID, Anish found himself being interrupted by his family while he was in a zoom class. To minimize unintentional disruptions, he developed a smart door sign that integrated with his school calendar and displayed if he was in a class and if so, which class he was taking.
Ariv Gupta (9th grade) develops programmable coffee table
Vandana Chari (10th grade) wins Coder Girls International Video Competition
Vandana Chari, a Rising Stars student, wins Code Girls International Video Competition for her product Spectune! Spectune is a high-tech programmable LED violin bow that creates visual feedback for the musician, making it easier for them to emphasize certain notes and soften others, thereby making the piece more enjoyable. Vandana holds a provisional patent forContinue reading “Vandana Chari (10th grade) wins Coder Girls International Video Competition”
Ariv Gupta (8th grade) develops Project: Shine
Rising Stars student Ariv Gupta (8th grade) developed Project:Shine, a smart, programmable t-shirt for kids. Below is the excerpt of his interview about how he plans to bring his product to market. Jack: Why did you decide to go to the Code Hobbits Expeditions Shenzhen program?Ariv: I decided to go to Shenzhen to learn aboutContinue reading “Ariv Gupta (8th grade) develops Project: Shine”