From exploring tools like ChatGPT and Canva’s AI features, to diving into big-picture questions about ethics, copyright, and the future of work, this course equips students with the knowledge they need to be thoughtful users and potential creators of AI.

They’ll also gain practical experience with real AI-powered tools, evaluate where AI can (and shouldn’t) be used, and reflect on how these technologies may affect their own education, careers, and daily lives.

What students will gain:

• A foundational understanding of how AI and machine learning work

• Hands-on experience with a variety of popular AI tools

• Insight into real-world applications of AI

• Awareness of ethical concerns such as bias, hallucinations, environmental impact, and copyright

• The ability to make informed, responsible choices when using AI

Read a review from a previous student here.

Instructor: Meryl van der Merwe (ex-programmer) – meryl@fundafunda.com

Grades: Suitable for grades 7 -12

Hours: 3-4 hours each week

Credit Hours: 0.5 High School Credit

Syllabus:  Available here

Fall Dates: August 17 – Dec 11 (with a week’s break over Thanksgiving)

Spring Dates: January 4 – April 30  (any week in March can be taken for Spring break)

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This year-long course is designed to provide high school students with a comprehensive understanding of computer science concepts and skills. Students will explore various aspects of computer science, including programming, computational thinking, algorithms, and the impact of technology on society. Through hands-on projects, problem-solving activities, and collaborative learning experiences, students will develop critical thinking skills and gain practical experience in computer science.

This class meets TN requirements for a Computer Science course

Instructor: Meryl van der Merwe (meryl@fundafunda.com)

For: Grades 9 -12

Hours: +- 4 hours each week

Credit Hours: 1 High School Credit on completion of both semesters

Syllabus: Available here

Fall Dates: August 17 – Dec 11 (with a week’s break over Thanksgiving)

Spring Dates: January 4 – April 30  (any week in March can be taken for Spring break)

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Computer Science Beyond the Classroom

Our goal is for students to use what they learn in everyday life—not just complete assignments.

One student shared these photos after setting up his family’s surround sound system:

“Computer Science is helping me out BIG time figuring out what’s best and what this and that mean… The class itself is helping me out a bunch. I have learned so much more and can create awesome audio with it.”

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It is no longer enough for students to just know how to use a word processor, spreadsheet and create slideshows. There are a vast number of tools now being used regularly at college and in the work place that students should be comfortable using. This course  in digital literacy will start with the basics but will also cover Notion, Google Drive and other Google tools, graphics and movie creation, project management tools, and many other software applications. It will also include AI tools and how to use them effectively (this will include how NOT to use them).

Students will also learn to work collaboratively with other students in an online environment – something which is becoming more and more common in the workplace. And they will learn how to conduct effective searches, spot online scams, evaluate online sources and more.

Goals/Objectives : An introduction to a wide variety of computer applications so that students are well-equipped for college and the business world.

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Instructor: Meryl van der Merwe (meryl@fundafunda.com)

For: Grades 7 -12

Hours: +- 4 hours each week

Credit Hours: 1 High School Credit on completion of both semesters

Syllabus: Available here

Fall Dates: August 17 – Dec 11 (with a week’s break over Thanksgiving)

Spring Dates: January 4 – April 30  (any week in March can be taken for Spring break)

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From the end-of-class survey:

Video about the class created by the class 

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Our online python programming class assumes students have no prior coding knowledge. Python is one of the easiest programming languages for beginners to learn. However, I would suggest students first complete our Scratch course or have had some programming experience before taking this. Motivated high schoolers who are good at logic should be capable of the work without prior experience, though.

The class includes video instruction, exercises, quizzes, and small programs to write. Students can work whatever time of the day suits them, but they do need to meet deadlines. By the end of this course, students will be familiar with loops, conditionals, lists, tuples, dictionaries, manipulating strings, functions, classes, and some beginning graphics.

Students will need to download Python onto a laptop or desktop (either Mac or Windows).

This is a 16-week course, 1 semester online Python programming class.

Instructor: Meryl van der Merwe (ex-programmer) – meryl@fundafunda.com

Grades: Suitable for grades 7 -12

Hours: 3-4 hours each week

Credit Hours: 0.5 High School Credit

Syllabus: Available here

Fall Dates: August 17 – Dec 11 (with a week’s break over Thanksgiving)

Spring Dates: January 4 – April 30  (any week in March can be taken for Spring break)

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Each week students learn to program a different game. They start with simple games but progress to games like Hangman, Flappy Bird imitations, and platform games.

Instructor: Meryl van der Merwe (ex-programmer) – meryl@fundafunda.com

Grades: Suitable for grades 5 – 12

Hours: 3 -4 per week

Credit Hours: 0.50 High School Credit. Combine with another of our 16-week computer courses for a full credit in Computer Programming.

Fall Dates: August 17 – Dec 11 (with a week’s break over Thanksgiving)

Spring Dates: January 4 – April 30  (any week in March can be taken for Spring break)

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Examples of student projects

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