GenAI: Practical Skills for Everyday Use (2-part series)

Want to make your workday easier, more efficient, and even a bit more creative? Our Generative AI workshops are here to help! In just two interactive 1-hour sessions, you’ll discover how to harness the power of generative AI to transform everyday tasks - from drafting emails to enhancing presentations and analysing data.

These workshops are designed specifically for college staff, focusing on practical, hands-on skills that can make a real difference in your daily workflow. Imagine spending less time on repetitive tasks and more on the creative, impactful work that really matters.

What To Expect

With the institutional version of MS Copilot (login with your college email at copilot.microsoft.com) you'll learn step-by-step how to:

Session 1 (Thursday 13 November): Master The Basics

• Demystify AI: Get a behind-the-scenes look at how generative AI works.
• Start Small: Write effective emails using smart prompts.
• Make Meetings More Efficient: Generate concise summaries and action points.
• Turn Data into Insights: Analyse datasets and create visualisations to tell a story.

Session 2 (Thursday 20 November): Elevate Your Skills

• Brainstorm Brilliance: Tackle challenges and find solutions using AI.
• Create Impactful Presentations: Edit and enhance an existing slide deck—images included!
• Social Media Simplified: Craft engaging posts that connect with your audience.
• Voice Your Ideas: Use advanced voice features to interact directly with AI.

Between sessions, you’ll get personalised online support from the CDN team to put your new skills into practice and develop content that matters to you. Ready to transform the way you work? Sign up today and discover how generative AI can bring creativity, efficiency, and ease into your daily tasks.

Who Should Attend

Whether you're in marketing, finance, estates, catering, or student support, this workshop will help you unlock the full potential of generative AI in your role. Join us to reimagine the way you work, collaborate, and solve problems!

Session Materials

Participants will receive materials to support reinforcement activities between the two sessions.

Facilitator - Kenji Lamb

Kenji serves as the Delivery & Engagement Partner at the College Development Network (CDN), the principal improvement agency dedicated to advancing Scotland's colleges. With a robust background in ESOL education and educational technology, he has amassed extensive experience in the UK and overseas, spanning both private and public sectors. In light of the rapid advancements in generative AI, Kenji's current focus is on supporting educational practice to ensure that staff and students are well-prepared for an AI-driven future.

(Bio ‘enhanced’ by Llama v3 and image generated by a giggling daughter playing with Snapchat’s lenses)