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Integrating Gen AI to Enhance Your Professional Practices

Event Type
Conference/Workshop
Sponsor
The Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning
Location
Armory Room 182
Date
Aug 20, 2024   10:00 am - 12:00 pm  
Speaker
Christy Moss, University of Illinois Alumni Association, iSchool Adjunct Faculty
Cost
Free, but registration required
Registration
Click here to register
Contact
Jim Wentworth
E-Mail
jwentwor@illinois.edu
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Originating Calendar
Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning

August 20th, 10am - 11am workshop
11am - noon hands-on practice and Q&A

In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, the integration of Generative AI remains a complex and daunting challenge for many. Some have tried using generative AI but have yet to find any useful benefits, while others remain skeptical due to ethical and security concerns. Have you ever felt like AI is mysterious black box? Does the thought of AI inspire hesitation? As a result, perhaps you are one of the many professionals missing out on opportunities to enhance your practices and drive innovation.

With over 20 years of experience in higher education, Christy has been at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technologies into professional practices. She has a passion for teaching and making complex concepts accessible. As an AI evangelist and educator, she has successfully demystified Generative AI, providing actionable insights and real-world use cases for higher education audiences.

This talk is perfect for professionals who are looking to innovate their practices, overcome skepticism, and gain a deeper understanding of how to effectively and ethically integrate Generative AI into their workflows.

Key Takeaways

  1. Embrace Your Starting Point: It’s okay to start where you are and feel how you feel. It’s never too late to learn and adopt new technologies, even if you are not an early adopter.
  2. Transform Your Workflow: Discover how ChatGPT and custom GPTs can revolutionize your work by providing efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness.
  3. Demystifying AI: Gain a clear understanding of AI’s history and creation, making the technology less intimidating and more approachable.
  4. Ethical Considerations: Learn about the ethical implications and responsibilities of using AI, including data privacy, bias, fairness, and handling hallucinations.
  5. Human-Centered AI: Understand that Generative AI is a tool to be used with human oversight, ensuring responsible and effective use.

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