AI Literacy webinars
Hi everyone!
This is just a short note to let you know about some upcoming webinars I’m offering on AI Literacy.
I’ll cover the basics of AI literacy and why it's an important part of information literacy in the age of ChatGPT and similar tools. I’ll include:
The technology behind ChatGPT & similar tools
Tips for using it effectively
Criticisms and ethical issues around generative AI
A handout with recommended sources for learning more.
✅ May 17, American Library Association
AI Literacy: Using ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence Tools in Instruction
90 min.
ALA Member Price: $71.10, Non Member Price: $79.00
✅ May 25, NEFLIN
ChatGPT for Librarians - What you need to know
60 min
Free of charge for Florida library staff.
✅ June 6
AMIGOS Community Conversation about ChatGPT
120 min
For AMIGOS members only (free)
This is a panel discussion where I’ll join a few other library professionals to answer questions and discuss the topic. (Not a webinar)
✅ June 21
Using ChatGPT and artificial intelligence tools in instruction to promote AI literacy (not yet posted online)
60 min
AMICAL Consortium - Information Literacy Initiatives Committee
(a consortium of American international liberal arts institutions)
😮 Wow! It seems everyone is interested in this topic, and so am I.
This webinar focuses on tools like ChatGPT and BingChat (large language models). Later this year I’d like to offer a similar webinar on generative AI tools for images, videos, music, and speech.
I’m also thinking of offering a 4-week course on AI literacy at some point. Many of you are previous students in my courses or have attended my webinars. I’ll announce it here when that becomes a reality.
✨ Learn more
In the meantime, you might be interested in this ChatGPT FAQ I wrote for my colleagues at work.
Here’s an interview in the ACRL newsletter where they talked with me about the upcoming webinar for ALA.
For an inspiring TED Talk, see Sal Khan’s The amazing AI super tutor for students and teachers.
And if you want to see a spot-on satire of ChatGPT, you can watch this full episode of South Park called Deep Learning on the South Park website. It’s hilarious.
I’d love to hear from you!
If you’re interested in future talks, webinars, or courses on AI literacy for librarians and educators, let me know.