Generative AI and AI Literacy Training

Technology Tailgate Symposium and April Sessions

The ITCS Learning Technologies team and the Office for Faculty Excellence have partnered to offer a Technology Tailgate Symposium on March 27. This is an online mini conference exploring innovations in teaching, learning, and institutional advancement at ECU. The 2025 Tech Tailgate theme is Artificial Intelligence in education, research, and work productivity. This event will delve into the latest AI advancements and applications across campus and will be an opportunity for educators, researchers, technologists, and AI enthusiasts to come together, share insights, and discuss best practices for integrating AI into their work. Don’t miss this chance to connect with peers, gain valuable knowledge, and discover how AI can enhance your professional endeavors.

AI literacy training covers several key areas – the evolution of computer literacy, highlighting how understanding technology has progressed over time. Next, it delves into AI, generative AI, and AI literacy, explaining the basics and importance of being knowledgeable about AI. The training also covers how AI works, providing a simple overview of AI mechanisms. Ethical issues are discussed to address the moral considerations and potential impacts of AI real-world examples are provided to illustrate AI in action. Finally, the training introduces a prompting framework, guiding users on how to effectively interact with AI systems and learning about the prompt conversation with AI systems. This training is meant for individuals new to AI or want to get a better understanding of AI in general.

Topics:
– Understanding AI
– How Generative AI Works
– AI Usage Examples
– Ethical Questions
– Real-World Applications
– Crafting Effective Prompts
– Hands-On Demonstration

Dates:
April 2, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM
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April 22, 2025 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM
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