STEAM and AI

BB2C staff meetings with homeschool makerspace group

BB2C Communications & Engagement Coordinator, Heather Miller, talks with the Homeschool Making Club about her career, communication and storytelling, and ChatGPT.

By Homeschool Makers Club, BB2C Staff, and ChatGPT

BB2C Makerspace’s Homeschool Makers Club wrapped up last week. The Club not only introduced students to science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) but also career exploration and success skills. Our Communication & Engagement Coordinator, Heather Miller, had a chance to sit down with students over ice cream to talk about marketing, storytelling, and how they would explain their experience in the club. As a fun wrap-up, she introduced ChatGPT and talked about how AI is changing the landscape of communication for all types of careers.

Heather discussed how ChatGPT is a new technology; a tool, only as good as the person using it. The students then had a chance to share something about the club and ask the program to “share a 300-word blog story about a homeschool club that meets in a Makerspace”. Students added things they did, like 3D printing; things they gained, like new friends; and things they learned, like creative thinking and problem solving. Without further ado, their ChatGPT story!

Title: Unleashing Creativity: Homeschool Club Thrives in Makerspace

In the heart of our community lies a haven for young minds eager to explore, create, and innovate: the Makerspace. Amidst the whirring of 3D printers and the hum of robotics, a homeschool club finds its home, embarking on a journey unlike any traditional school environment could offer.

Bound by a shared passion for learning, the club members quickly became more than classmates; they became friends, collaborators, and problem-solvers. Together, they tackled community challenges with ingenuity and determination, leaving their mark on the world around them.

One notable endeavor saw the club drafting a proposal for a new community pool, addressing the needs of their neighbors while honing their communication and teamwork skills. Their proposal, born from brainstorming sessions and fueled by imagination, garnered attention and respect from local authorities—a testament to the power of young voices in action.

At the heart of their journey lay a commitment to STEM education, enriched by the inclusion of art. Through programming robots, the members not only developed technical prowess but also nurtured their creativity and critical thinking. Each project became a canvas for their imagination, a playground for experimentation, and a stage for innovation.

The Makerspace, with its array of tools and resources, served as a playground of possibilities. From crafting intricate sculptures to designing functional gadgets, the club members reveled in the freedom to bring their ideas to life. With each creation, they strengthened their motor skills, reinforced their engineering prowess, and unleashed their boundless creativity.

But beyond the tangible outcomes lay a deeper transformation. In the Makerspace, these young learners discovered the joy of discovery, the thrill of collaboration, and the power of their own potential. Together, they forged friendships, pushed boundaries, and embraced the limitless horizons of their imagination.

As the sun sets on another day of exploration, the homeschool club leaves the Makerspace, their minds buzzing with ideas and their hearts brimming with possibility. For in this vibrant community of creators, the journey is just beginning—a journey fueled by curiosity, guided by passion, and illuminated by the boundless creativity of youth.

When analyzing the story, Heather and the students talked about how the story was overly dramatic and inspirational. They noted that while pretty much everything else in the story was true, one untruth was added [crafting intricate sculptures]. They noted that “creativity” was used both in the title and three times in the story. They were impressed with how much was generated with how little they started with. It was a fun and interesting way to not only wrap up the Club, but to showcase a new technology that they had not engaged with before!

Interested in learning more about opportunities for homeschool kids? Email us at info@bb2careers.org.

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