Black Boys Code Chicago - Idea to Reality: Project Showcase Prep

Black Boys Code Chicago - Idea to Reality: Project Showcase Prep

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Join us for an exciting workshop designed just for boys aged 8-17! Whether they’re brand new to coding or eager to level up their skills. Workshop Overview The journey from idea to innovation reaches an exciting milestone! Over the past several months, students in our Robotics and Artificial Intelligence tracks have explored coding, machine learning, robotics, problem-solving, and innovation through hands-on technology projects. Now it's time to transform those ideas into showcase-ready presentations. Idea to Reality: Project Showcase Prep is a special workshop designed to help students prepare for our annual Show & Tell Grand Finale on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Whether you have been building robots, developing AI-powered applications, creating games, designing chatbots, or working on any technology project, this workshop will help you refine your work and confidently share it with others. Students are encouraged to prepare a short technology-based presentation on any topic related to coding, robotics, artificial intelligence, innovation, engineering, app development, or creative problem-solving. There are no restrictions, just bring your creativity, passion, and ideas! This workshop is for all students, regardless of whether you are participating in the Robotics Track or the Artificial Intelligence Track. The focus is not only on building great technology but also on developing the communication and presentation skills needed to share your ideas with the world. What Students Will Do Project Showcase Preparation: Students will organize their projects into engaging presentations that clearly explain the problem, solution, technology used, and impact of their work. Practice Presentations: Participants will present their projects to peers and instructors in a supportive environment designed to build confidence and improve delivery. Feedback and Improvement: Students will receive constructive feedback on both their technical projects and presentation skills, helping them strengthen their final showcase. Technical Rehearsals: Participants will test their demonstrations, presentations, robots, applications, or AI projects to ensure everything runs smoothly before the final event. Communication and Storytelling Skills: Students will learn how to tell the story behind their project, communicate complex ideas clearly, and engage an audience effectively. Learning Outcomes By the end of this workshop, students will: Why Participate? The ability to communicate ideas is just as important as the ability to build them. This workshop provides a unique opportunity for students to practice presenting in a supportive environment before stepping onto the larger stage at our Show & Tell Grand Finale. Outstanding presenters may be selected to showcase their work at the final event and some chapters may even offer prizes and recognition for top performers. We strongly encourage students to prepare a first draft of their presentation at home and bring it to the workshop for review, refinement, and feedback. Whether you're showcasing an AI-powered game, a machine learning project, a chatbot, a robotics challenge, or your next big invention, this workshop will help you take your project from Idea to Reality. Join us as we prepare for the grand finale and celebrate the creativity, innovation, and technical skills developed throughout the year! If you’re unsure who your Chapter Leader is, please contact eventsupport@blackboyscode.com to get connected and learn how you can support your local team. [Eventbrite tags: Robotics, Science & Technology, Class, Training, or Workshop, Coding, Codingbootcamp, Codingforkids, coding_for_kids, coding_bootcamp, coding_class, coding_workshop, coding_course]