The Thinker’s Lab: You & AI

Learn to think, express, and create — using AI tools.

A weekend-only bootcamp to research smarter, build standout presentations, videos, and websites and express ideas.

Why Join the Thinker’s Lab?

From Casual User to Confident Creator

Most teens browse or experiment with AI — but few learn to build, design, or present using it with intent. We change that.

Not a Tech Camp. A Thinking Lab.

This isn’t about programming or theory. It’s about applying AI tools to think clearly, express better, and create real projects.

Fill the Gaps Left by Schools

While AI makes headlines, few schools show students how to work with it. We do — through guided sessions, ethical use, and feedback-based learning.

A Portfolio That Speaks

Students walk away with 4–5 finished projects — from infographics and videos to a personal website and workflow.

Personalised Mentorship

Every student receives individualised feedback, peer interaction, and project guidance — no passive watching.

What Will You Build & Learn At The Thinker’s Lab?

Skills you'll gain

AI Fluency

Ask better questions. Research smartly. Create study summaries, structured notes

Creative Expression

Turn your ideas into slides, posters, and visuals. Create Gamma decks, Ideogram infographics

Digital Production

Use AI to tell stories through video or microsites.Create 1-min explainer, Glide mini-site

Automation Thinking

Organise, automate, and personalise digital work. Build AI-powered workflow (e.g. n8n or Make.com)

Confident Communication

Present, pitch, and respond clearly. Showcase Day demo + peer feedback

Programme Schedule

A 4-Weekend, Live Online Bootcamp with Guided Projects and Mentorship

Week 1: Discover & Research

Understand & Investigate

Students are introduced to AI, global themes, and how to ask better research questions.

Welcome, icebreaker, topic introduction
AI 101: What is AI + Real-world examples (energy, war, media)
AI Ethics: Truth, bias & fairness using global case studies
ChatGPT for Research: Ask better questions
Guided Practice: Research “Oil market & global tensions” using ChatGPT

Organise & Summarise

Learners structure their findings using AI tools.

Recap + reflection from research
Notion AI for Organising Notes
Structured Writing: Turning notes into summaries
Group Task: Prepare 3 key insights (Notion + ChatGPT)
Student Presentations + Feedback

Week 2: Visualise & Present

Build Your Argument

Students learn persuasive thinking and create slide decks to explain complex ideas.

What makes an idea persuasive?
Gamma: From idea to deck
Slide creation: Oil wars – causes, effects
Group Presentation Round
Feedback + How to improve delivery

Make Ideas Visual

They design infographics and visual stories to communicate clearly and memorably.

Warm-up + storytelling recap
Ideogram: Designing visuals with impact
Create infographics/posters: “Global Energy Web”
Peer Review: Gallery walk-style poster showcase
Mentor feedback & content consolidation

Week 3: Create Multimedia & No-Code Tools

Turn Insight into Story

Students script, narrate, and produce AI-powered explainer videos on real-world issues.

How to tell stories through video
Sora: Create 1-min explainer
Script + Voice avatar integration
Peer feedback and improvement
Group video planning – choose a real-world story

Build & Launch Your Site

They use no-code tools to create project pages or mini apps with rich media content.

No-code intro: Tools and examples
Glide / Lovable: Setup & demo
Create a project page or mini-site
Add AI content (posters, videos, write-ups)
Publish & Peer Review

Week 4: Automate & Showcase

Automate Your Thinking

Students explore how AI workflows simplify tasks and personalise their digital footprint.

What is automation in AI? Why does it matter?
n8n / Make.com intro – free tools demo
Create a workflow: Auto email, content organiser, or AI response
Personalise your showcase link / dashboard
Mentor feedback and improvement task

Present with Confidence

From live demos to peer and family showcases, students close with confidence and reflection.

Showcase Preparation
Family & Guest Showcase (live demo/pitch)
Open Floor: Reflections from students
Wrap-up, post-programme suggestions, community invitation

Tools

Who Should Join?

The Thinker’s Lab is designed for students who want to do more than just use AI — they want to understand it, build with it, and express themselves through it.

For Students

Students (Grades 9–12) who:

Enjoy thinking, creating, and experimenting with ideas
Want to build standout projects for competitions, portfolios, or presentations
Are curious about AI tools — not as tech, but as creative companions
Have a laptop and reliable internet access
Prefer small groups and real-time mentorship

No coding or prior AI experience needed. Just curiosity and a willingness to try.

Parents, Here's Why This Matters:

You’re not looking for another screen-based activity. You’re looking for:

Visible learning outcomes (videos, sites, presentations)
Better thinking, speaking, and writing skills
Mentorship beyond the classroom
A glimpse into how your child will thrive in an AI-powered world

Is This the Right Fit?

This programme is NOT:

A coding bootcamp
Focused on exam preparation or board-specific content
A passive webinar series — students will be expected to create, present, and reflect

About the Mentor

Led by an Educator Who Bridges Worlds

This programme is led by Niraj Deobhankar, a seasoned educator and global education marketer with over 12 years of experience across science, software, and student mentoring.

With a unique background in engineering, communication, and data analytics, Niraj has worked with schools, EdTechs, and international universities to help young learners build clarity and confidence.

He brings together the best of both worlds — structured thinking and creative expression — using the tools of today to prepare students for tomorrow.