What is generative AI and how do we use it in education?

About

This webinar is designed to equip educational staff with an understanding of generative AI. It will look at what generative AI is, considerations when using it and how to use it through effective prompting. Paddy Shepperd, senior AI specialist, will lead the session.

This is the first part of a series of webinars designed to explore artificial intelligence (AI) and how to maximise its benefits. The series focuses on AI safety, accessibility, the use of AI tools in daily life, and creativity through AI applications. AI is increasingly prevalent in education, and this series of webinars is designed to assist educational staff in understanding how to effectively utilise generative AI for everyday tasks.

To attend participants will need to able to access at least one generative AI tool such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot.

Who should attend

Educators and support staff who wish to learn more about how generative AI can be used in education.

What we cover

Participants will:

• Learn effective prompting techniques for conversational AI and specific prompt roles to enhance interaction with generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or Microsoft Copilot
• Create content and then review relevance, accuracy, bias and how to avoid errors (potential hallucinations)
• Consider the impact of generative AI on the workforce
• Practical exercises to create AI prompts and generate content using tools like ChatGPT, Google Bard, or Microsoft Copilot, and critically evaluate AI-generated content for relevance, accuracy, and bias
• Discussion and reflection about the potential impacts on their role and the broader workforce
• Conclude with a question and answer session allowing for further clarification and discussion on the use of generative AI

Pricing and eligibility

This webinar is free and open to anyone from a Jisc member organisation (UK further education colleges, specialist colleges or higher education institutions). You will therefore need to register with your institutions email address.