AI/ML Bootcamp Journey
In 2025, I had the opportunity to teach an 8-week AI/ML bootcamp for teens. This page documents my journey, the
curriculum, and the resources we used.
my teaching philosophy
When designing this bootcamp, I focused on three key principles:
- Hands-on learning through practical projects
- Building intuition before diving into complex theory
- Making AI/ML accessible and fun for young learners
weekly curriculum
- Week 1: Introduction to AI & Python Basics
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Week
1: What is AI?
- Week 2: Data & Visualization
- Week 3: Machine Learning Basics
- Week 4: Neural Networks
- Week 5: Deep Learning
- Week 6: Natural Language Processing
- Week 7: Reinforcement Learning
- Week 8: Final Projects
key learnings
Teaching this bootcamp taught me several valuable lessons:
- The importance of breaking down complex concepts into digestible pieces
- The value of hands-on projects in reinforcing theoretical concepts
- How to make technical content engaging for young learners
resources
Here are some of the key resources we used:
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