Empower students to use ChatGPT as a collaborative tool in coding complex projects. Students will choose one language—JavaScript, Java, or Python—to focus on, learning either backend or frontend development principles depending on their selected language.
Modules:
1. AI & ChatGPT as a Coding Assistant
- Advanced AI Demo: Showcase how ChatGPT can assist with coding in Java, Python, or JavaScript, guiding students through real-world scenarios and problem-solving.
- Live Code Review: Students input sample code in their chosen language and use ChatGPT for feedback, improvements, and debugging.
2. Mastering Basics of the Chosen Language (JavaScript, Java, or Python)
- Python (Backend Logic): Focus on object-oriented programming, creating classes, and methods. Students build a text-based quiz application.
- Java (Backend Development): Cover foundational Java concepts, leading to a command-line app project such as a “Student Grades” management system.
- JavaScript (Frontend Development): Build a simple web application where users can interact with buttons and forms.
- Interactive Tasks: Students work on specific coding problems (e.g., writing a loop, function, or class) with ChatGPT’s assistance and compare solutions.
3. Building AI-Assisted Projects
- Project 1: Build a Quiz App in the chosen language, using ChatGPT to help generate questions and validate inputs.
- Project 2: Create a Basic Management System:
- Java (Student Management): Use Java to build a basic student management system with a command-line interface or JSP/Servlets.
- JavaScript (To-Do List): Create an interactive to-do list web app.
- Python (Diet Tracker): Build a console-based diet tracker app.
- Task: Students add unique features to their project, like history tracking or enhanced UI.
4. Interactive Debugging & Performance Optimization
- Real-Time Debugging Challenges: Students work with buggy code and fix it using ChatGPT for hints. Debugging tasks are available in their chosen language.
- Optimization Challenge: Teams use ChatGPT to improve their project’s performance—such as making Python code run faster or optimizing JavaScript for a smoother user experience.
5. Student-Led Capstone Project
- Capstone Project Ideas: Students use ChatGPT to brainstorm and select a real-world problem to solve with their chosen language. Potential project ideas include:
- Python: Create an AI chatbot for tutoring younger students.
- Java: Develop a secure voting system or a student management tool.
- JavaScript: Build an interactive web portfolio or weather dashboard.
Additional Ideas: Diet Recommendation System, Grades Management, Quiz Game.
Students will specialize in one language—JavaScript, Java, or Python—allowing them to develop in-depth expertise while leveraging ChatGPT to support their coding journey.
