Finding Your Project Idea

FGLI students often receive less informal coaching on project selection. This module gives you scaffolding so you can move from vague ideas to a clear, realistic plan.

Learning Goals

Turn broad interests into specific project questions
Evaluate whether an AI approach is practical
Draft a simple project scope for Module 4

Lesson Content

Start from your context

Your best project ideas often come from classes, campus jobs, family responsibilities, or community needs you understand deeply.

[!KEY_TERM] Problem framing: Defining a problem clearly enough that you can test whether your solution helps.

[!COMMON_MISCONCEPTION] Bigger is not better. A narrow project you can finish beats a huge idea that never ships.

[!TRY_IT] Write one sentence: "I want to help [who] do [what] better by using AI to [action]."

Activity

Guided brainstorm worksheet

Map your interests to community or career pain points.

Peer idea-sharing board

Post your concept and review at least one peer idea.

1:1 feedback prompt

Write one question you would ask a mentor before building.

Reflection Prompt

What project idea are you choosing, and what makes it meaningful to your goals?

What's Next

Next, you will learn to quickly map the research landscape behind your idea.