CES AI Advocates Trainings
The CES AI Advocates participated in a 6-week training to educators and staff on how to better use AI on campus. These trainings included topics such as prompt engineering, security, ethics, GPTs, and more. Follow along with these trainings to learn how you can improve your use of AI.
Introduction to Becoming and AI Native
Adam Jacobsmeyer and Sid Palmer guide participants through an eight-week course aimed at enhancing the understanding and responsible use of AI among faculty and staff. They emphasize the importance of becoming "AI advocates" to help others confidently navigate AI technology, while also discussing the ethical implications and potential risks associated with its use. The training incorporates insights from church leaders, promoting reflection on how AI can positively impact both personal and institutional goals.
Keys to Successful Prompting
In this interactive workshop led by Dave Ashby, Director of Learning, Innovation, and Technology at BYU-Idaho, participants explore successful prompting techniques and customization settings for ChatGPT and AI tools in education.
Key topics include prompt engineering basics, reverse prompting strategies, and collaborative features such as Canvas for real-time editing. Ashby emphasizes the importance of context and specific instructions to enhance AI interactions, aiming to equip educators with practical skills to improve their teaching methodologies using AI technology.
Responsible AI
In this discussion on Responsible AI, Gabrielle Harris, Director of CS Privacy and AI Governance, emphasizes the importance of balancing innovation with ethical guidelines. The session covers various dimensions of Responsible AI, including privacy, bias mitigation, and the societal impacts of AI technology.
Key insights include recognizing that "AI is not neutral" and the necessity for ethical guardrails to ensure human dignity and compliance with regulations. Participants are encouraged to be advocates for responsible and ethical AI, considering the implications of technology on individuals and society as a whole.
Embedding Custom GPTs Into Workflows
In this session, participants explored the concept of custom GPTs and their applications in enhancing educational experiences. A variety of innovative ideas were shared, such as creating AI tutors that tailor to individual learning styles and enabling students to develop their own custom GPTs for assignments. As noted by a participant, the goal is to "magnify the human being into doing his work and just doing amazing work, especially work that serves our students," emphasizing the transformative potential of AI in education.
Embedding Custom GPTs Into Workflows Pt. 2
In this discussion, participants explore the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational settings, focusing on its potential benefits and ethical considerations. Sharing personal experiences with AI tools like ChatGPT, they emphasize the importance of using technology wisely and within the context of the Gospel. As they develop use cases and interactive simulations for student learning, they advocate for a careful approach that recognizes the limitations and moral implications of AI, ultimately aiming to enhance both teaching and learning experiences.
AI Use Cases from Across CES
In this session, educators shared innovative use cases of AI tools to enhance teaching and learning, including custom chatbots for rubric design, reading comprehension quizzes, and music education games. Participants discussed strategies for integrating AI into curricula and providing meaningful feedback to students. The conversation highlighted the importance of adaptability and the potential of AI to streamline educational processes and enrich the student experience.
How to Responsibly and Ethically Use AI
This presentation explores the complexities and implications of artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing the need for responsible and ethical usage. Key concerns highlighted include privacy, bias, and over-reliance, as well as the potential benefits of AI, such as improved efficiency and decision-making.
Echoing Elder Gong's insights, the discussion encourages viewers to "consciously choose and intentionally use AI as a tool for good," advocating for a balanced approach that prioritizes human dignity and ethical principles in AI adoption.
Keys to Successful Prompt Engineering
In this informative session, Todd Berrett from BYU explores the concept of prompt engineering in ChatGPT, providing insights on how to formulate effective prompts for various models. He discusses key strategies for crafting clear and structured prompts, using examples to illustrate how context and specificity enhance responses.
Additionally, advanced features such as prompt chaining and customization settings are introduced, empowering users to maximize their interaction with ChatGPT for improved outcomes.
Embedding Custom GPTs into Workflows Pt. 1
In this interactive session, participants explore the process of embedding custom GPTs into their workflows, emphasizing the importance of tailoring AI tools to enhance productivity and streamline repetitive tasks.
The facilitators guide attendees through building custom GPTs, focusing on the design process, practical applications, and the advantages of personalized AI assistants for specific operational needs.
Embedding Custom GPTs into Workflows Pt. 2
In this workshop led by Jonathan Trujillo, the Learning Innovation Manager at BYU-Idaho, participants explore the applications of AI in education, including how to effectively implement AI tools to enhance teaching and learning.
Trujillo emphasizes the importance of understanding what tasks can be automated while maintaining human oversight, stating, "Somebody has to stay at the top of all of this," as he guides attendees through developing their own AI-driven processes and GPTs.
The session also references insights from thought leader Ethan Mollick and discusses the evolving capabilities of AI in comparison to human performance.
AI Use Cases Around CES
This training session discusses the current state of AI within CES institutions, emphasizing the importance of experimentation and ongoing learning in AI applications. The speaker highlights the growth of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, while noting challenges in integration and effectiveness, stating that "we're still navigating these waters."
Attendees also share successful use cases from various institutions, showcasing innovative approaches to enhance teaching, learning, and administrative processes with AI.