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This workshop introduces the principles of Rapid Prototyping by challenging participants to design and build a Rube Goldberg machine. Working in teams, participants transform creative ideas into functional prototypes while applying design thinking and iterative development methods. After an introduction to prototyping concepts, participants plan their chain reaction, define individual process steps, and combine mechanical, physical, and simple technical elements into a complete system. Teams then build, test, and continuously improve their prototypes using a variety of materials and tools. Through repeated experimentation and refinement, participants learn how iteration, collaboration, and creative problem-solving contribute to successful product development. Example challenges include: • Designing a chain reaction that completes a simple task • Combining mechanical, physical, and digital elements • Improving the prototype through multiple testing cycles

Target: Other

This module introduces students to the basics of DC electricity, electronic components, microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and programming simple interactive systems. Through a Makey Makey demo, a basic circuit, Ohm's law, and working in a DASDUINO/Arduino environment, students wire circuits on a breadboard, program LEDs and a traffic light, and, in teams, choose a sensor or actuator for an independent project — including description, wiring, code and conclusion — with an increasing role for AI-assisted coding ('vibe coding').

Target: Unprivileged

Vibe Coding is an AI-supported approach to software development where users collaborate with AI assistants to create digital solutions more efficiently. This workshop provides a practical introduction to building web-based prototypes with modern AI tools. Participants set up Visual Studio Code and use AI coding assistants such as Continue with OpenRouter, Codex, or Claude Code to generate, improve, and debug code. They create their own website using HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript, test and refine their projects, and publish them via GitHub Pages. The workshop also covers best practices for AI-supported development, including effective prompting, iterative testing, error analysis, secure handling of API keys and private data, and testing applications across different devices.

Target: Other