The November 2024 Fresher to Thriver (F2T) Workshops were conducted on 11th November at the Shahe Campus. The series of workshops provided first-year students with an exciting and intellectually demanding opportunity to utilise Generative AI (GenAI) tools in their learning across real-world applications, including time management, embedded system design, and interactive web page development.
2024年11月的 ”从新生到卓越”（F2T）研讨会于11月11日在沙河校区成功举办。该系列研讨会为一年级学生提供了一次令人兴奋且富有挑战性的学习机会，让他们在真实应用场景中使用生成式人工智能（GenAI）工具进行主动学习，包括时间管理、嵌入式系统设计和交互式网页开发。
The day began with an opening address by Professor Michael Chai, who reflected on the success of the F2T initiative and awarded prizes to the winners of the September 2024 F2T workshops, along with the QM F2T team, setting a motivating tone for the day.
研讨会以Michael Chai教授的开幕辞开始，他回顾了F2T项目的成功，并同QM F2T团队一起向2024年9月F2T研讨会的获奖学生颁奖，为当天的系列研讨会活动营造了积极向上的氛围。
The “Mastering Time with GenAI” session, led by Professor Yue Chen, empowered students with essential time management skills through techniques like the Eisenhower Matrix and Pomodoro. Students explored diverse time management styles and learned prompt engineering tips to harness the power of GenAI tools. A highlight was the interactive group activity, ‘Help Jack to plan his week’, where students applied their new skills to create personalised schedules. The session provided practical tools to boost planning, organisation, and productivity, equipping students for success in both academics and beyond.
由Yue Chen教授主讲的“用GenAI管理时间”研讨会，通过艾森豪威尔矩阵和番茄工作法等技术，为学生提供了重要的时间管理技能。学生们了解并探索了不同的时间管理模式，并学习了利用提示工程技巧来有效使用GenAI工具的能力。研讨会的一个亮点是互动小组活动“帮助杰克规划他的一周”，学生们在活动中运用所学的新技能在给定场景下制定个性化的时间表。该环节提供了运用GenAI实用工具来提升规划、组织和执行能力，为学生在学术和其他领域取得成功打下了坚实的基础。
The "GenAI-Assisted Embedded Systems Application Design" workshop, led by Dr. Jonathan Loo, offered students an exciting introduction to embedded systems design using the ESP32 microcontroller and MicroPython programming. Despite the inherent technical challenges, students were guided through incremental hands-on tasks, such as setting up the ESP32 and writing basic MicroPython scripts. Leveraging GenAI tools for debugging and code optimisation, students not only tackled programming challenges but also explored various ways to enhance hardware functionality. The session equipped students with foundational skills in hardware programming and demonstrated the potential of GenAI to streamline learning and development in engineering disciplines.
由Jonathan Loo博士主讲的“GenAI辅助嵌入式系统应用设计”研讨会，为学生们提供了使用ESP32微控制器和MicroPython编程的嵌入式系统设计的精彩介绍。尽管技术上具有一定挑战性，学生们在指导下逐步完成了设计任务，例如设置ESP32并编写基础的MicroPython脚本。通过利用GenAI工具进行调试和代码优化，学生们不仅解决了编程挑战，还探索了增强硬件功能的各种方法。该环节使学生掌握了硬件编程的基本技能，并展示了GenAI在工程学科学习和开发方面的潜力。
The "GenAI-Assisted Interactive Web Page Development" workshop, led by Dr. Vindya Wijeratne, provided students with an engaging introduction to web development. The session began with foundational concepts, guiding participants through the creation of basic HTML forms. Students then explored adding interactive features using JavaScript and implementing validation techniques to enhance functionality. With real-time support from GenAI tools, participants debugged their code and optimised design elements, learning practical skills for building user-friendly web applications. The workshop showcased the synergy between traditional programming and AI assistance, equipping students with essential web development expertise and innovative problem-solving techniques.
由Vindya Wijeratne博士主讲的“GenAI辅助交互式网页开发”研讨会，为学生们提供了引人入胜的网页开发介绍。研讨会从基本概念开始，指导学生们创建基本的HTML表单。然后，学生们探索了使用JavaScript添加交互功能，并通过验证技术来增强功能性。在GenAI工具的实时支持下，学生们调试了他们的代码并优化了设计元素，学习了构建用户友好的web应用程序的实用技能。该环节展示了传统编程和人工智能辅助之间的协同工作，为学生提供了基本的网络开发专业知识和创新的问题解决技巧。
As with previous F2T workshops, these sessions embraced the ‘learning by doing’ principle, encouraging students to actively engage in group activities. Through collaboration with peers, interaction with academics, and hands-on use of GenAI tools, students developed their critical thinking, problem-solving, and soft skills.
与以往的F2T研讨会一样，这一系列研讨会遵循“从实践中学习”的原则，鼓励同学们积极参与小组活动。通过与小组成员合作、与老师的交流以及GenAI工具的互动使用，学生们提升了批判性思维、问题解决和软技能。
The November 2024 F2T workshops exemplified the initiative’s dedication to challenging students to step beyond their comfort zones while equipping them with the practical tools and adaptable skills needed to thrive in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
2024年11月的F2T研讨会致力于鼓励学生们挑战自我，超越舒适区，同时为他们提供在不断发展的技术环境中茁壮成长所需的实用工具和适应性技能。
