Welcome to the G2G STEM Club

The G2G STEM Club introduces Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning through a series of workshops designed for high school students in Year 9 and 10.

In this series of workshops you will learn technical skills, problem solving, machine learning and data stewardship (management and oversight of data). You will use your knowledge of machine learning to create an artificial intelligence (AI) that can identify wildlife in the field.

You will have access to this site and the associated resources for 12 months from the date of commencement.

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

AI is a collection of technologies that allow computer systems to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence. These tasks include recognizing images, forming strategies and much more.

What is machine learning?

Machine learning is a subset of AI. It involves the use and development of computer systems that can learn and adapt without following explicit instructions, by using algorithms (a set of rules to be followed in problem-solving operations) and statistical models to analyse and draw inferences (conclusions) from patterns in data.

Details

This workshop was built with support from the Google exploreCSR program, TensorFlow and the NSW Government.

The worskhop contains 16 worksheets, each of which take about 30 minutes to complete with students expected to work independently in-between sessions:

  1. Teachable Machine
  2. Build a model
  3. Setting up the hardware
  4. Installing the firmware and Powering the Pi
  5. Connecting to the Pi
  6. Controlling the Pi via command line
  7. Trying existing models
  8. Capturing Training Data
  9. Categorising Training Data
  10. Training your model online
  11. Loading a Model
  12. Testing the model
  13. Adjusting Model
  14. Field Trials
  15. Presenting Results

Details

The purpose of the workshop is to introduce:

  • machine learning
  • embedded systems/internet of things
  • programming and linux skills

Pre-requisite knowledge is:

  • basic computing skills
  • interest in computers, programming, or mechatronics

Hardware required (all provided by MQ) is:

Software Required (all freely available):

All students should bring a lab book to each session for use during the workshop.

A facilitator guide is available for guidance.