Discover AI with your class
Fri, 9 May 2025 | 09:00 – 12:00
About the workshop
Codam and the Vrije Universiteit (VU) invite schools to a unique workshop on artificial intelligence (AI) for middle and high school students. In this interactive session, students not only learn what AI is but also experience firsthand how it works by building a simple chatbot.
Under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Felienne Hermans (VU), students get acquainted with the basic principles of AI. They receive a mini-lecture on how AI models are developed, followed by a hands-on workshop at Codam. The workshop is free of charge. Please use the button below to sign up your class.
Build your own chatbot and discover the world of AI
How does artificial intelligence actually work? What’s behind a chatbot like ChatGPT? In this interactive workshop, we take students into the world of AI – from theory to practice.
Why should your students participate?
- Students gain insight into how AI works
- They experience how technology can be creative and accessible
- This can be inspiring for profile choice, final project, or further education
- They will learn at a unique location: Codam, the programming school in the city center of Amsterdam
Audience profile
Subjects
No coding experience required
Workshop agenda:
- Introductory lecture by Prof. Dr. Felienne Hermans (VU): What is AI? How does an AI model ‘learn’? And what role does data play in this?
- Hands-on work at Codam: Students build a simple chatbot step by step and learn about logic, prompts, and machine learning concepts through play.
Frequently asked questions
Who can attend this workshop?
Students from classes 3 through 6 (VMBO/HAVO/VWO) with an interest in technology, language, or the future. No programming knowledge is required.
Do students need technical skills to participate?
No, this program is beginner-friendly—no programming or technical experience is required. Curiosity will be enough.
Do I need to prepare for the workshop?
No, there’s no need to prepare or bring anything—everything will be provided.
Where does the workshop take place?
The workshop takes place from 9:00 to 12:00 at Codam (Kattenburgerstraat 7, 1018 JA Amsterdam).
Don't miss it!
The number of spots are limited.
Don't miss it!
Your class will love this workshop! We only have limited space.