A zero-code, concept-first lecture series designed for 30 non-CS students. Explore AI through hands-on activities using free tools — no coding required, a smartphone is all you need.
A focused AI literacy track designed for non-CS students to understand AI, use it responsibly, and build a real-world portfolio.
This program is built for general students who want clarity without code. Every session combines conceptual grounding, practical tool use, and a concrete deliverable so learners leave with usable skills and critical judgment.
The structure is intentionally hands-on and smartphone-friendly, making it accessible without special hardware or software.
Guiding the series with a practical, student-first approach to AI literacy.
AI researcher focused on natural language processing and 3D computer vision, with a strong record of student-focused tech education. DUCSU Science & Technology Secretary Candidate.
Abdullah leads AI literacy initiatives for non-technical audiences and builds systems that connect research with real social impact. His work spans Bangla language datasets, LLM evaluation, and applied AI products.
Campaign Website: vote.abdullaharean.com
Clear, measurable outcomes focused on AI literacy, critical thinking, and applied skill.
Understand AI, ML, and generative models, and distinguish capabilities from limitations.
Apply prompting frameworks, verify outputs, and use free tools for study and creativity.
Identify bias, privacy risks, and real-world consequences for Bangladesh and beyond.
Each lecture runs 2.5 hours — 1 hour of concept discussion followed by 1.5 hours of hands-on activity. Build your AI literacy one session at a time.
Demystify the buzzword. Understand what AI can and cannot do, and discover how it's already in your daily life.
Explore lecture →Master prompt engineering and learn to use AI as a thinking partner — not a crutch — for research and study.
Explore lecture →Co-write, design, and create with AI. Explore writing, visual design, and image generation tools.
Explore lecture →Confront bias, ethics, and power. Understand who controls AI and what it means for Bangladesh.
Explore lecture →Map your career in the AI age. Build a personal learning roadmap and present ideas for DU's future.
Explore lecture →Everything you need to know about how this lecture series is organized.
No laptop required. All activities work on a phone via browser or mobile app.
ChatGPT, Gemini, Canva AI, Google Translate, NotebookLM, Copilot Designer — all free, no installation.
Each group from a different faculty — Law, Arts, Business, Science, Social Science.
Lectures in Bangla + English. Lecture 3 focuses specially on Bangla AI capabilities.
No exams, no code. Assessment through 5 hands-on deliverables collected across lectures.
20 min concept discussion + 20 min hands-on activity + 5 min takeaway per session.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | DUCSU Conference Room |
| Time | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Dates | May 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Instructor | Abdullah Ibne Hanif Arean · LinkedIn |
| Devices | Smartphones sufficient; laptops optional |
| Requirements | No coding background needed |
All free, no-code AI tools accessible from any smartphone or laptop.
Conversational AI for research, writing, and brainstorming
Google's AI assistant for multimodal understanding
Design posters, presentations, and visuals with AI assistance
AI-powered translation including Bangla language support
Google's AI notebook for summarizing and analyzing documents
Microsoft's free AI image generator from text descriptions
AI writing assistant for grammar, clarity, and tone
Short, high-signal explainers to reinforce the core ideas from the lectures.
AI literacy is now a foundational life skill, as essential as reading and writing, for students in every field.— Inspired by Sal Khan & Andrew Ng