1. Introduction to Academic Maker Spaces

Learn about maker spaces, their relevance in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and the purpose they serve.
Explore the history of the first maker space at MIT and the iLeadLab maker space.

2. Introduction to Maker Spaces and 4IR Tech

Discover 4IR technologies like laser cutting and sublimation stations.
Learn about robotics and coding in the 4IR, including relevant case studies.
Explore drone technology with real-world application case studies.
AR, VR, and AI in the 4IR
Understand the differences between Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), with case studies and applications in the 4IR.
Get a brief introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and commonly used AI tools in the 4IR.

3. Laser cutting

Learn how to use 2D and 3D modeling software for design purposes.
Explore open-source websites for downloading ready-made files.
Understand product design, machine operation, safety precautions, and troubleshooting.
Sublimation and T-Shirt Printing

Use 2D modeling software and generative AI to create logos and images for sublimation.

Learn how to use sublimation and T-shirt printing stations for product development.

4. Sublimation and T-shirt Printing

Learn how to use 2D modelling software and generative AI to produce logos and images for sublimation on mugs, mouse pads, keyrings and bottles.
Learn how to use the sublimation station and T-Shirt printing station for product development.

5. Introduction to 3D Printing

Understand what 3D printers are, their applications, and potential in the 4IR.
Learn about printer parts, filaments, download and set up prints, troubleshoot prints, and design basic prints for printing.

6. Design Thinking

Learn the principles and application of the design thinking process.
Develop problem-solving techniques, user-centered design, ideation, and prototyping skills.
Apply design thinking concepts to real-world business challenges through hands-on activities and case studies.

7. Introduction to Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Use UIPath, an open-source software, to automate mundane and repetitive tasks.
Upskill and focus on more human-centered tasks.

8. Coding and Robotics

Introduction to Arduino basics, hardware, software (Arduino IDE)
Coding in language C++
Building and coding hands-on Arduino projects using hardware and software.

9. Tinkercad for Electronics

Introduction and set–up of Tinkercad

10. Coding and Robotics

Introduction to Arduino basics, hardware, and software (Arduino IDE).
Learn C++ programming language.
Build and code Arduino projects using hardware and software.

11. Coding and Robotics

Introduction to Raspberry Pi hardware
Downloading an Operating system from raspberrypi.org.
Hands on projects on media centre, desktop, CCTV using raspberry Pi.- Richard to add link

12. Web Design

WebDesign covers intro to services, design eg. Inkscape, coding languages used in Web eg. JavaScript, PHP. Students can then build a demo website.

13. Digital Literacy

Fundamentals of hardware, software, operating system navigation, cyber security, general office applications, tools and software used in the lab, generative AI (ChatGPT).

14. Soft skills

Emotional Intelligence
Personality Assessments
Critical thinking
Stress and conflict management

15. Social Media

Understand marketing and social media marketing
Create social media business profile
Create a social media strategy set up campaigns
Interpret Social Media marketing reports

16. Drone Technology

Richard WIP

17. Artificial intelligence (AI)

Basic introduction to the building blocks and components of artificial intelligence
Learn basic concepts and terminology.
Explore some AI tools revolving around the main themes of the current Ai revolution
Differentiating between web based UI and app based UIs.

18. Stable diffusion

Learn basic terminology and concepts
Use the first basic Ai tool in Image Generation Via App Based Stable Diffusion Tool

19. Leonardo.ai

Learn basic terminology and concepts
Use the first basic Ai tool in Image Generation Via App Based Stable Diffusion Tool

20. Synthesia

Learn basic terminology and concepts
Use the first basic Ai tool: In Video Generation Via Web Based Synthesia Tool

21. Introduction to design

Kim WIP

22. Introduction to IoT

introduction to IoT and the importance + quiz

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