Palmer Trinity School
AI buildathon and training program for one of Miami's premier independent schools.
The Challenge
Palmer Trinity School wanted to introduce AI to their students in a way that went beyond basic awareness. They needed a program that would give students hands-on experience with AI tools while developing critical thinking about technology's role in society.
The school also wanted to equip their faculty with AI skills, ensuring teachers could integrate AI literacy across the curriculum long after the initial training.
Our Solution
Student AI Buildathon
We designed and facilitated a full-day buildathon where students formed teams and tackled real challenges using AI tools. Teams built solutions ranging from AI study assistants to creative content generators.
- Morning workshop on AI fundamentals and tools
- Team formation and challenge selection
- Hands-on building with mentor support
- Final presentations and judging
Faculty Professional Development
We ran dedicated PD sessions for teachers, focusing on practical classroom applications of AI tools and strategies for teaching AI literacy.
- AI tools for lesson planning and differentiation
- Classroom integration strategies
- Developing school AI policies
- Hands-on practice with generative AI
Results
Key Outcomes
- Students built functional AI projects they could showcase to colleges
- Teachers gained confidence to integrate AI into their existing courses
- School established AI literacy as part of their forward-looking curriculum
- High engagement and enthusiasm led to requests for follow-up programs
"The buildathon format was exactly what our students needed — they weren't just learning about AI, they were building with it. The energy in the room was incredible."— Palmer Trinity School Administrator
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