AI Workshop: Getting Started & Getting Results

Learn the fundamentals of working with AI and how to get better, more useful results. This hands-on introduction covers effective prompting, providing context, and turning simple questions into actionable results. All workshops in this 6-part series will use free versions of popular AI tools, including ChatGPT and Claude. Participants may use their preferred AI tool and do not need prior AI experience. Registration is free. Attend one workshop or all.

Please bring your own laptop, tablet, or phone. A limited number of laptops will be available.

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About the Presenter:

Zach Katris is a Senior Learning Strategist from Dignified Learning (Cincinnati, OH). As a former public school teacher and principal, Katris brings an educator’s heart to conversations about technology and organizational growth. He has led workshops and trainings on AI literacy, digital workflows, and instructional design for schools, nonprofits, and business teams. 

Series Overview:

October 1 - AI Foundations: Getting Started & Getting Results 
Learn the fundamental shift in mindset required to talk to AI, master the anatomy of a perfect prompt, and start getting high-quality, actionable results on day one. Oct. 1 Details | Register
 
October 8 - Streamlined Communication: Writing, Email, & Messaging
Discover how to draft, refine, and adapt the tone of emails, reports, and difficult communications in seconds—while keeping your unique voice intact. Oct. 8 Details | Register
 
October 15 - Accelerated Learning: Smarter Research & Synthesizing
Turn AI into your personalized tutor and research assistant to summarize long documents, explain complex topics simply, and find the information you need faster. Oct. 15 Details | Register
 
October 22 - Intelligent Organization: Planning & Daily Logistics
Delegate the heavy lifting of scheduling, project planning, travel itineraries, and daily task management to an AI assistant optimized for your lifestyle. Oct. 22 Details | Register
 
November 5 - Digital Guardrails: Safety, Scams, & Trust
Understand the critical ethics of AI, learn how to protect your personal and proprietary data, and gain the skills to spot AI-generated scams and misinformation. Nov. 5 Details | Register

November 12 - The Creative Spark: Collaborative Brainstorming
Use AI as a judgment-free brainstorming partner to break through creative blocks, generate novel concepts, and co-create content. Nov. 12 Details | Register