AI Demystified: A Friendly Introduction to Tomorrow's Essential Skills (10/15/25)

Location: Virtual

Prerequisite: None

Full Schedule Wednesday, October 15 from (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM) EST

Facilitator Dr. Loran Jarrett

Description

No tech background? No problem. This welcoming course is specifically designed for absolute beginners who are curious about Artificial Intelligence (AI) but may feel intimidated by the technology. Whether you're a complete newcomer to digital tools or simply want to understand what all the AI buzz is about, you'll start from square one and build confidence step by step.

Through plain-English explanations, live demonstrations, and gentle hands-on practice, you'll discover how AI is already quietly improving everyday life. We'll explore user-friendly AI tools like ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot, showing you exactly how to use them for practical tasks, to help increase your efficiently.

No coding, no complex mathematics, no prior experience required. Just curiosity and a willingness to learn. By course completion, you'll not only understand what AI can (and cannot) do, but you'll have the practical skills and ethical awareness to use these powerful tools responsibly in your personal and professional life. Most importantly, you'll join the millions who've discovered that AI isn't something to fear—it's a helpful partner waiting to make your work easier and more creative.

Learning Objectives At the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Describe what AI is, how it works, and why it's essential for productivity, while identifying AI applications already present in daily life.
• Demonstrate hands-on use of popular AI tools through an interactive practice activity.
• Craft effective prompts using personas, context, tasks, format, and tone while applying iterative refinement techniques to achieve desired results.
• Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy, bias, and ethical considerations.
• Identify tasks that can be delegated to AI, freeing up your time for high-value human work and creativity.

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