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Harlem Globetrotters: AI roster challenge
👁 Illustration of Harlem Globetrotters AI roster challenge banner with photos of players.
In this creative, hands-on activity inspired by the Harlem Globetrotters, students use free Microsoft AI tools-Copilot and Designer-to build a fictional basketball team made up of their classmates.
AI roster challenge
Drawing inspiration from real Globetrotters player bios, students generate Globetrotter-style nicknames, write fun and engaging player profiles using Microsoft Copilot, and design a digital team roster using Microsoft Designer. The experience combines AI prompt engineering, creative writing, and digital design to make AI approachable and fun.
This activity is suitable for both in-school and out-of-school settings and leaders can be educators, nonprofit facilitators, or volunteers with minimal technical experience.
- Audience: Middle and High School Students (Grades 6–12)
- Length: 1 to 1.5 hours
- Group format: Individual or teams of 3–5 students
Learning objectives
By the end of this course, learners are able to:
- Use Microsoft Copilot to generate creative ideas through effective AI prompting
- Create engaging player bios and team concepts that reflect teamwork and individuality
- Apply digital design skills in Microsoft Designer to visually represent a team roster
- Collaborate with peers to brainstorm, create, and present team concepts
- Reflect on how AI tools can be used for storytelling and design in school or personal projects
👁 Screenshot of the create nicknames slide in the student PowerPoint deck.
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