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Learning through gaming: using Minecraft in the classroom
TED-Ed Educator talk by Joel Levin discussing how video games like Minecraft foster essential life skills such as creativity, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration, making it an effective teaching tool for child development and diverse learning styles. Relevant for homeschooling parents and IT professionals interested in educational psychology and startups.
Foxy Sudoku (Background Game)
A free, ad-free online Sudoku game, playable on smartphone, tablet, and computer. Offers six difficulty levels from beginner to diabolical, perfect for training your brain and boosting concentration while listening to educational content.
Mathigon Polypad: Your Interactive Math Playground
Unleash your creativity with the world’s best virtual manipulatives! Our mathematical playground is filled with unique tools that allow students to play and explore.
33 Years of Business Experience in 4 Hours - Full Course
A comprehensive course covering business strategy, startup leadership, client management, and operational setup, distilling 33 years of experience into actionable insights for entrepreneurs and aspiring Fractional CTOs.
Develop a Context-Aware AI Chatbot for a Startup
Collaborate with peers to build an AI chatbot optimized for a specific domain (e.g., customer support or startup product FAQs) using advanced prompt and context engineering to enhance user interaction and system memory management. This project will allow you to master designing, optimizing, and evaluating prompts and context for Large Language Models (LLMs) to achieve peak performance, reliability, and safety across various applications.
AI-Powered Contextual Customer Support Agent for Startups (Group Project)
Develop an AI customer support agent that uses advanced prompt and context engineering to provide personalized, context-aware responses in real-time. The agent leverages user interaction history, startup-specific FAQs, and dynamic context switching to improve customer satisfaction and reduce response times. **Organizing Group Work:** - *Roles:* - AI Engineer (model fine-tuning and prompt engineering) - Backend Developer (API and database integration) - UX/UI Designer (chat interface design) - Project Manager (timeline and coordination) - QA Tester (functionality and usability testing) - *Timeline:* - Week 1: Requirement gathering & design - Week 2-3: AI model fine-tuning & prompt design - Week 4-5: Development of chat interface and backend integration - Week 6: Testing and iteration - *Goals:* Launch a minimum viable product (MVP) with at least 5 dynamic response scenarios. **Suggested Collaboration Platforms:** - Project management: **Trello** or **Asana** - Code collaboration: **GitHub** - Communication: **Slack** or **Microsoft Teams** - Design collaboration: **Figma** **Deadline / Milestones:** - MVP ready in 6 weeks - Internal demo by end of Week 6 - User feedback session by Week 7 **Adaptability for Remote Collaboration:** Fully remote-friendly via asynchronous work tracking and video call check-ins.
Google Prompting Essentials Specialization
Unlock AI’s Potential with Effective Prompts. Learn from Google experts how to use AI effectively by writing clear and specific prompts.
Strategic Tech Leadership Playbook Development
This collaborative group project challenges you and your team to create a comprehensive playbook for strategic technology leadership. It is specifically designed for startups and growing tech companies, covering essential aspects such as effective leadership styles, aligning technology strategy with overarching business goals, frameworks for building high-performing teams, robust client relationship management, and designing scalable operational setups. This isn't just theoretical; it's about building a tangible asset that can be used and refined. **Project Goals:** * Deliver a digital playbook (in both PDF and web versions) that serves as a practical guide. * Integrate actionable case studies that demonstrate effective operational setups, client management strategies, and leadership tactics. * Develop reusable templates and checklists for various operational processes and client engagement scenarios. --- **Steps for Organizing the Group Work:** 1. **Team Formation & Role Assignment (Weeks 1-2):** * Form a group of 3-5 participants. * Assign the following roles to ensure comprehensive coverage: * **Project Lead (Fractional CTO):** Coordinates timelines, schedules meetings, and ensures all deliverables are on track, acting as the primary strategic guide. * **Content Lead:** Spearheads research and drafts the core chapters of the playbook. * **Client & Market Researcher:** Gathers insights from interviews, surveys, or real-world experiences to inform the playbook's content, focusing on client needs and market trends. * **Design Lead:** Focuses on the playbook's structure, formatting, and integration of visuals to ensure clarity and professional presentation. * **Reviewer & QA:** Ensures the playbook's clarity, accuracy, and overall cohesiveness. * Collaboratively outline and assign specific chapter topics based on the playbook's scope. 2. **Content Creation & Research (Weeks 3-6):** * Each team member, particularly the Content Lead and Client & Market Researcher, will delve into their assigned topics, conducting in-depth research and drafting their respective sections. * Conduct mock interviews or leverage past experiences to create realistic case studies. 3. **Design and Formatting (Weeks 7-9):** * The Design Lead will begin structuring the playbook, incorporating the drafted content and ensuring a consistent and professional visual identity. * Integrate any necessary diagrams, charts, or visual aids. 4. **Review, Edits, and Finalization (Weeks 10-12):** * The Reviewer & QA will meticulously go through the entire playbook, checking for accuracy, consistency, grammar, and overall readability. * The team will collaborate on final edits and ensure all goals are met before finalizing the digital playbook. --- **Collaboration Tools:** To facilitate seamless remote collaboration, I recommend using the following tools: * **Communication & Meetings:** Slack or Microsoft Teams for daily communication and quick discussions. Zoom or Google Meet for weekly video syncs and brainstorming sessions. * **Collaborative Documentation:** Google Docs or Miro for shared documents, brainstorming, and visual roadmapping. * **Project Management:** Trello or Asana for task tracking, sprint planning, and milestone management.
Strategic Technology Roadmap & Stakeholder Communication Plan Group Project
A collaborative group project for aspiring Fractional CTOs focusing on strategic leadership, client management, operational setup, and continuous growth through developing a technology roadmap and communication plan for a hypothetical startup.
Ben Horowitz - Author Profile (The Hard Thing About Hard Things)
Explore the works and insights of Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and author of 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things.' His writings offer candid advice on leadership, management, and building technology companies, drawn from extensive entrepreneurial experience.
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