Schedule & Rules


Schedule & Rules


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⏳ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Workshop Agenda

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM | Registration & Welcome Coffee ☕

  • Attendees check in and collect workshop materials.
  • Networking opportunity with fellow participants.

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Opening Remarks 🎤

  • Host Introduction: Welcome by Prof Kurumkula Pitts.
  • Workshop Objectives: Overview of how AI can enhance gamified learning.
  • Why Gamification? The impact of AI in education and skill development.

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Keynote Talk: "The Future of AI in Education" 🧠

  • Speaker: AI & EdTech Specialist/Professor.
  • Topics Covered:
    • How AI personalizes learning experiences.
    • Benefits of gamification for children’s skill development.
    • Case studies of successful AI-powered learning solutions.

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Interactive Discussion: Challenges & Opportunities 🚀

  • Moderator: Prof. Kurumkula Pitts
  • Discussion Points:
    • What are the current challenges in traditional education?
    • How can gamification improve engagement and retention?
    • Ethical considerations in AI-powered learning.
  • Audience Q&A.

10:45 AM – 11:15 AM | Hands-on Activity: Brainstorming & Ideation 💡

  • Activity: Participants form groups of 3-4 people.
  • Task: Develop an AI-driven gamification concept for children aged 3-16.
  • Guiding Questions:
    • What skill does your AI-powered tool aim to teach?
    • How will gamification enhance learning?
    • What technology will you use (AI models, NLP, adaptive learning, etc.)?

 

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM | Coffee & Networking Break ☕🤝

  • Time for informal discussions and networking.

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Group Presentations & Feedback 🎤

  • Each group presents a 2-minute pitch of their AI gamification idea.
  • Judges/mentors provide feedback on feasibility, creativity, and scalability.

12:00 PM – 12:20 PM | Roadmap to Implementation & Funding 💰

  • How to turn your idea into a startup?
  • Overview of AI startup funding opportunities.
  • How to apply for Zayed University’s AI-Powered Learning Startup Idea Competition.

12:20 PM – 12:30 PM | Closing Remarks & Next Steps 🎯

  • Summary of key takeaways.
  • Call-to-action: Register for the AI Learning Startup Idea Competition.
  • Networking & final questions.

 

Competition Rules:

📅 Event Date: Friday 21st February 2025  9:30am-12:30pm

📍 Location: Zayed University, UAE
📝 Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, April 18 2025
🏆 Pitch & Judging: April 2025