Gain practical experience with generative artificial intelligence (gAI) tools, including ChatGPT and Copilot. Join our interactive session designed to explore the real-life applications of AI in writing tasks and multimedia content creation. Discover how these tools can streamline your workflows and boost productivity. We’ll guide you through integrating AI tools into your everyday tasks, while addressing critical considerations like AI-related policies and long-term impacts. We will also provide valuable resources for further exploration into AI applications, equipping you with the expertise needed to utilize these tools effectively in your professional endeavors.

Objectives

By the time we complete this workshop, you will be able to: 

• Discuss how AI can be incorporated into workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity in academic and administrative roles.
• Apply AI tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot to tasks such as writing or creating multimedia content.
• Consider the ethical considerations and responsibilities associated with integrating AI into professional tasks.

Join the workshop

This is a hybrid workshop. You can join in-person in Rose Library room 3311 or on Zoom. If you attend in person, please bring a laptop if possible. For Zoom participation, the meeting link and password will be sent in the registration and reminder emails. The email will come from "LibCal."

Instructors

• Ivan Guadarrama, Instructional Media Consultant, JMU Libraries
• Anthony Miles, Learning Technologies Integrations Specialist, JMU Libraries
• John Stevens, Knowledge & Outreach Coordinator, JMU IT

Related workshops

• Understanding Artificial Intelligence (November 13)
• Discussing Artificial Intelligence and Its Influence (November 14)