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EdtEch cLub

communIty boot campS

In alignment with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 of women empowerment and
excellence in the field of computing technology, the EdTech club at Prince
Sultan University follows its mission, “Explore and introduce collaborative
and innovative learning of technology.” To this end, four online Boot camps
were organized in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science
from the 4th to the 14th of October 2021, via Google Meet for the Waqf
charity organization female staff and their volunteers. These Boot camps
were presented by 5 PSU alumni who offered participants training on
Artificial Intelligence, Graphic design, Colour Theory, Cyber Security, Social
Engineering, and Machine learning.
The main objective of these Boot camps was to empower the Waqf charity Artificial Intelligence in the Charity Sector
organization female staff and their volunteers with the required technical This Boot camp was offered on the 4th and 5th of October 2021 for
skills to help them maintain their website, support a wider community and 4 hours from 7pm to 9pm. During the “Artificial Intelligence in the
perform their daily tasks independently and in a more efficient manner. Charity Sector” Boot camp, participants were introduced to the concept
The EdTech Club Boot camps were organized by two female faculty members of Artificial Intelligence. The presenters provided participants with
background knowledge about AI, as well as its significance and uses.
of the Computer Science (CS) Department, Ms. Jalila Zouhair & Ms. Maram Later, they were guided through some instructions on how to apply AI in
Alajlan, and found support by the CS Department, Community Service charity organizations. Also, some useful tools, ideas and suggestions for
Office, and student volunteers. The following 5 PSU alumni presented the implementing artificial intelligence in charitable work were provided. The
Boot camps. total number of participants in this Boot camp was 48.
1. Atheer Hamad & Medhawi Aldowish (Artificial intelligence in the charity
sector) Graphic Design and Colour theory
2. Leena Alsafadi (Graphic Design and Colour Theory) This Boot camp was conducted for 4 hours in two days from the 6th to 7th
3. Shahad Alanqery & Majd Alowayn (Cyber Security and Social Engineering) of October 2021. Th topics covered helped participants acquire theoretical
4. Atheer Hamad & Medhawi Aldowish (Machine Learning Fundamentals knowledge about Graphic Design and Colour Theory. In addition to that,
and Tools) students had hands-on training throughout the Boot camp to be able to use
The Boot camps were also assisted by the following student volunteers some Graphic Design tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
1. Aljazi Alahaidb 2. Rida Khan The total number of participants in this Boot camp was 52.
3. Ayat Abodayeh 4. Nouf Albawardi
5. Alanoud Aljohani 6. Ms. Nouf AlRashed Cyber Security and Social Engineering
7. Ms. Alanoud Aljohani 8. Ms. Sara Alrassi This Boot camp was offered for 4 hours from the 10th to 11th of October
2021. Students were taught basic concepts about Cyber Security such as
9. Ms. Nouf Albawardi
The Boot camp sessions were very successful due to their interactive Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. Also, the Boot camp introduced
the different kinds of Hackers such as RED HACKERS, GREY HACKERS, BLACK
and engaging nature. The presenters provided participants with straight- HACKERS, WHITE HACKERS, BLUE HACKERS, HACKTIVIST, NEOPHYTES,
forward, clear instructions, simple background knowledge, and many SCRIPT KIDDIE. The total number of participants in this Boot camp was 32.
student-interaction opportunities. Also, participants were encouraged to
ask questions to clarify concepts. As a result, participants were successful Machine Learning Fundamentals and Tools
in achieving the Boot camps' learning outcomes by acquiring cutting-edge This Boot camp was offered for 6 hours on three days the 12th, 13th and
technological skills. Moreover, the participants demonstrated competency 14th of October 2021. The Machine Learning Boot camp introduced the
and innovation in their outstanding projects as they were required to do a basic concepts of Machine Learning. It then clarified the relation between
mini-project at the end of each Boot camp. Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. It also helped students practice
An appreciation ceremony concluded the EdTech Boot camps on the 20th the basics of Machine learning and build an image classifier without
of October 2021. All the participants received certificates for each of the programming. The total number of participants in this Boot camp was 31.
Boot camps they participated in. In addition, two winners were announced Here are some testimonials of the participants about their experience at
from the last Boot camp based on the effort made in the project. The the Community Boot camps:
project specifications were given to the students during the workshop. 1. “The Boot camp was very rich, fun and useful, thank you”.
Dr. Sofianiza Abd Malik, Associate Chair of the Computer Science 2. “Great and awesome in every aspect”.
department, appreciated all efforts by the organizers and presenters 3. “I like the concentration on the important aspects in Graphic design
tools”.
in hosting Boot camps that offered knowledge about cutting-edge 4. “I like the instructor’s confidence and stability in presenting the content”.
technologies. The Associate Director of the Community Service office, 5. “I like the harmony between the two presenters, great effort, thank you”.
Ms. Muneera Dhabhan, congratulated the entire team on making the 6. “I liked everything, the content and the presentation, very nice and fun”.
Boot camps event successful. Waqf charity director, Ms. Haya Al-Shamary, 7. “Very nice information, I got a lot from the presenters”.
thanked the EdTech club founder and supervisor Ms. Jalila Zouhair for her 8. “I like the cooperation from the instructors with the students, and how
effort in organizing the Boot camps, and thanked all the presenters (our they simplify the information”.
Software Engineering alumni) for their hard work and continues support 9. “Great and simple content, rich with information. I liked the instructor’s
for the participants. She also wished this initiative will be the beginning of presentation and performance and their good management of the entire
continuous collaboration between Waqf charity and PSU. workshop. I really enjoyed, and wish it never ended”.
10. “The instructor is more than great; I wish to attend more boot camps
LIST OF ThE wInnERS presented by her”.
Machine Learning Fundamentals and Tools 11. “The instructor is very nice; her understanding for the material has a
1 Nashmiah Alhumaily 1st clear impact on the workshop”.
12. “I like high morals and this special organization”.
2 Arwa Seddique 2nd 13. “Everything was special, thank you for your effort”.
14. “I want to obtain more of these workshops and ideas”.
15. “Your initiative is wonderful and your high morals are beyond
All participants expressed their satisfaction and appreciation for such description”.
enlightening, informative, and engaging Boot camps. They also expressed 16. “These workshops and the idea of collaboration between Waqf charity
the positive impact the Boot camps had in increasing their knowledge, and PSU is a pioneering and good idea. It was made by Ms. Jalila, and the
improving their personal and practical skills, discovering their passion in presenters, a beautiful idea with a strong start. We want to see this with
the field, fostering creativity, and supporting them in achieving their goals. more organizations”.