Getting Started with Generative AI Virtual Workshop

Are you ready to meet ChatGPT, Your New Daily Collaborator and Virtual Assistant?

Friday, April 18, 2025, 12 – 1:30 PM CDT on ZOOM

Explore Generative AI in this practical introductory session designed to seamlessly integrate ChatGPT (or any genAI tool) into your daily tasks. You’ll learn foundational concepts, discover everyday use cases, and understand essential ethical considerations. Gain actionable skills to immediately enhance your productivity and effectiveness. Suitable for professionals, educators, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in leveraging easy-to-use AI tools.

The session will include live demonstrations, interactive exercises, and a Q&A segment to address your specific questions.

You’ll leave this session able to immediately create effective prompts, streamline your workflows, and use ChatGPT confidently in your daily tasks.

This session is a pilot program designed to introduce you to the practical use of Generative AI. Based on participant interest and feedback, additional advanced levels may be offered in the future, providing opportunities for deeper learning and exploration.

All registered participants will receive access to the session recording, allowing you to revisit and apply what you’ve learned at your convenience.

Agenda

• Introduction to Generative AI
• Getting started with ChatGPT
• Practical use cases for daily productivity
• Ethical considerations and responsible use

Who Should Attend:

• Professionals seeking increased efficiency
• Educators aiming to enrich learning experiences
• Entrepreneurs seeking operational effectiveness
• Anyone interested in learning how to use AI tools

What you need to participate

• If you want the hands-on exercises, you’ll want to access your favorite genAI tool. The lesson will focus on ChatGPT. Future workshops may feature other models like Llama, CoPilot, Claude, Gemini, etc. You do not need a paid subscription to ChatGPT, but personally, my subscription is worth it’s weight in gold.
• Participants will benefit most by joining via a laptop or desktop computer with a stable internet connection

About the Facilitator

Dr. Meagan Pollock, an early adopter and avid user of ChatGPT, leverages generative AI daily to enhance her productivity and creativity across various professional activities including content creation, strategic planning, and efficient communication. With a strong commitment to making technology accessible and beneficial for everyone, Meagan excels in demystifying complex topics and teaching practical, easy-to-implement strategies. Her expertise and enthusiasm equip learners to confidently integrate AI tools, significantly improving their efficiency and effectiveness in work and everyday life.

Investment

It’s a scaffolded pay-what-you-can model for a low barrier to entry. If you need a full or half scholarship, there are no questions asked.

• Scholarship: If you want to participate but don’t have the personal or professional funds to contribute, choose this level for access at NO COST. $0
• Limited Funds: If you want to participate but have limited personal or professional funds to contribute, choose this level for access at HALF-COST. $15
• Standard Rate: If you have personal or professional funds available, choose this level for access. $30
• With Coaching: If you want to participate in the course and want a 1-1 virtual coaching course where we work together to help you advance your AI prompting and confidence skills, choose this level. You can schedule the 1-1 at your convenience. $130