AI + Self-Directed Learning: Learning Anything in the Age of AI
Hosted by Kindraza / Wayfinders Club x Self Learners
📅 Date & Time: Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EDT
📍 Location: Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre (Toronto)
👤 Age Group: Youth aged 11–16
🎟️ Admission: $10
About This Event
Can you actually trust AI? Why does it hallucinate, and how do you know when you truly understand something versus just recognizing an answer?
In the age of AI, the ability to learn independently is the ultimate superpower. This hands-on, interactive workshop isn't a boring lecture—it’s an experimental sandbox where teens learn how to use AI as a thinking partner rather than a shortcut that does the thinking for them.
Led by Diego Vera, founder of Self Learners, youth will dive into puzzles, test AI boundaries, and learn how to turn their personal curiosity into real-world projects.
⚡ What We’ll Explore & Do
Can You Trust AI? Learn why AI hallucination happens, how prompts steer answers, and how to spot confident mistakes.
How Strong Learners Think: Move from easy habits (asking for answers) to strong habits (testing yourself and explaining ideas in your own words).
AI as a Thinking Partner: Discover how to use AI to challenge your reasoning, simulate scenarios, and get constructive feedback.
Hands-On Puzzles & Challenges: Tackle brain-teasers (like the probability puzzle that fooled world-class mathematicians) to test your own reasoning.
From Curiosity to Creation: Break big questions down into smaller steps and turn an interest into a mini project, app, game, or video.
🎒 What You’ll Leave With
A clear mental model of what AI can and cannot do safely.
A repeatable 7-step method to master difficult subjects independently (You first, AI second).
Practical ways to test whether you genuinely understand a concept.
A concrete project idea or question to pursue in the Wayfinders program.
Greater confidence to take on new challenges on your own.
👤 About the Guest Facilitator
Diego Vera
Founder of Self Learners | Self-Directed Learning Specialist & Educator
Diego is the founder of Self Learners and a passionate advocate for self-directed education. He specializes in helping young people navigate the age of AI by transforming curiosity into independent, real-world capability. Through interactive workshops and hands-on experiments, Diego teaches youth how to master difficult subjects, think critically, and build meaningful projects on their own.
📍 Event Details & Logistics
Who should attend: Teens aged 11–16 who want to learn smarter, build cool projects, or think for themselves. Parents are welcome to stay or drop off!
Requirements: No prior coding or AI experience required.
Brochures & Info: Program guides for the upcoming Wayfinders Fall Program will be available for parents and youth at the venue.
Space is limited to ensure a high-impact, hands-on experience. Reserve your spot toda