Generative AI Creator Series

Unleash your imagination and create your very own AI-powered comic! In this 2.5-hour workshop, kids will learn how to craft a story using generative AI tools—developing characters, dialogue, and scenes—before turning their ideas into vibrant comic panels. By the end of the session, each participant will have a completed digital comic strip to share and showcase.

Learning Outcomes

✅ Learn how to use generative AI tools for story ideation and image generation
✅ Understand storytelling fundamentals—character, plot, setting, and dialogue
✅ Design and compile a comic strip layout using AI-generated visuals
✅ Enhance creativity and digital literacy through guided exploration of AI tools

Workshop Outline (2.5 hours)

1. Welcome & Icebreaker (10 mins)
   • “If you could create any story, what would it be about?”
   • Brief introduction to generative AI and how it helps us create stories and images
2. Storytelling Fundamentals (15 mins)
   • What makes a good story: setting, characters, problem, and resolution
   • Brainstorming session: students create their own story ideas
3. Using AI to Generate Story Ideas (25 mins)
   • Guided demo: using a generative AI tool to help develop storylines and dialogue
   • Students generate short story scripts with AI assistance
   • Refining and editing their story text
4. Break (10 mins)
5. Creating Comic Visuals with AI (40 mins)
   • Introduction to AI image generation tools
   • Students create illustrations for their stories (characters, scenes, objects)
   • Tips for improving AI image prompts and consistency
6. Comic Strip Assembly (40 mins)
   • Using a layout tool or template to combine text and images
   • Adding captions, speech bubbles, and titles
   • Final touches and review
7. Showcase & Wrap-up (10 mins)
   • Students present their completed digital comics
   • Recap of what they learned and how to continue exploring AI storytelling tools

Turn your ideas into playable games with the help of AI! In this exciting 2.5-hour session, kids will learn how to use vibe coding and generative AI tools to create classic games such as Snake, Pong, and Tic Tac Toe—and even customize them with their own creative twists. They’ll also learn how to publish and host their games online, proudly sharing their creations with family and friends.

Learning Outcomes

✅ Understand the basics of game logic and coding using AI assistance
✅ Learn to generate and modify simple game projects (e.g., Snake, Pong, Tic Tac Toe)
✅ Gain experience publishing and hosting web-based games
✅ Build confidence in using AI tools for coding and problem-solving

Workshop Outline (2.5 hours)

1. Welcome & Icebreaker (10 mins)
   • “What’s your favorite game and why?”
   • Introduction to generative AI and vibe coding
2. Understanding Game Design Basics (20 mins)
   • Key elements of a game: player, goals, rules, feedback
   • Simple examples: Snake, Pong, Tic Tac Toe
3. Using AI to Generate Game Code (30 mins)
   • Guided demo: using a generative AI tool to create a basic game
   • Students generate and test a simple game (e.g., Snake or Pong)
   • Key coding logic (movement, score, collisions)
4. Break (10 mins)
5. Customizing and Expanding the Game (50 mins)
   • Students modify game features (speed, colors, scoring, controls)
   • Use AI prompts to add new elements (e.g., sound, levels, effects)
   • Troubleshooting and debugging
6. Publishing and Hosting Games Online (20 mins)
   • Step-by-step guide: exporting, hosting, and sharing web games
   • Students publish their games online or save for later deployment
7. Showcase & Wrap-up (10 mins)
   • Students play each other’s games
   • Key takeaways