Everyday AI for Everyone
Building Curiosity, Confidence, and Connection in the Age of Change
AI isn't just for coders or tech insiders; it's for everyone. Whether you're writing emails, planning projects, or managing your day-to-day life, AI tools can help you think, create, and communicate more easily and confidently.
In this hands-on, conversational workshop, you'll explore how to use AI safely, responsibly, and creatively, turning it from something intimidating into something empowering. Through interactive exercises and real-world examples, you'll learn how to make AI work for you to save time, spark ideas, and simplify your work and life.
No tech background required, just curiosity and an open mind.
Morning Focus: Getting Comfortable with AI by Building Confidence, Curiosity, and Clarity
Start the day by demystifying artificial intelligence. Through interactive activities, you’ll gain a clear understanding of what AI and large language models actually are, how they work, and what they can (and can't) do. You'll learn how to communicate effectively with AI by asking the right questions, refining prompts, and interpreting responses to achieve the most valuable results.
Through guided demonstrations and relatable examples, you’ll explore practical, everyday applications, from writing clearer emails and summarizing reports to planning projects, conducting research, and sparking new ideas. The focus is on making AI approachable, empowering, and easy to integrate into your daily workflow.
Afternoon Focus: Hands-On Practice to Turn Knowledge into Everyday Confidence
You’ll put your learning into action through collaborative, hands-on practice with user-friendly AI tools. Working in small groups, you'll experiment with AI to streamline tasks, simplify workflows, and discover new ways to enhance efficiency and creativity in your own context.
Additionally, you’ll learn about essential best practices for safe, ethical, and responsible AI use, focusing on privacy, accuracy, and human judgment. You’ll leave with practical tips, increased confidence, and a personalized understanding of how AI can become a helpful partner in both work and life.
Description
Demystify AI and understand large language models in plain terms,
Learn simple strategies for asking better questions and getting better answers,
Explore real-world uses for AI in communication, organization, and creativity,
Practice using AI for real tasks and creative problem-solving,
Learn tips for ethical, privacy-conscious, and responsible use, and
Share insights, questions, and discoveries in an open, supportive environment.
This program will help participants to:
Full-Day Experience | 12-24 Participants | In-Person Only | Computer Lab Required
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