| This is a second-level study group of using AI, designed for learners who already understand the basics and want to explore its practical, creative potential in their personal life. We will not discuss the basics of getting onto the AI sites, formulating prompts, or basic uses, but rather will focus on more advanced applications. We will work on projects of the group’s choosing, including, for example, creating a personalized book for a grandchild, building a “legacy interview” project to help you write your life story, restoring and enhancing old family or vacation pictures, or creating systems to stay organized or to gather and analyze information. This will not be a book-based theoretical discussion of AI, but rather an active, participatory experience. Every participant will be expected to engage in the projects, which will be carried out at home after guided instruction and discussion in class, and then present their project the next week for discussion and shared learning. We will use free versions of the AI programs well as other apps, so there will be no cost to participate. Please bring a laptop or tablet to class to actively participate. By the end of our sessions, you’ll have a better understanding of AI’s potential and a portfolio of digital creations to show for it. |