"Generative AI and the Paradox of Education" - My Closing Keynote Talk from Teaching and Learning with AI

This Week in AI with Reed Hepler and Steve Hargadon (June 28, 2024)

We've released our next "This Week in AI" recording, back on Fridays. Hope you enjoy! 

AI summary provide by summarize.tech: https://www.summarize.tech/youtu.be/TlYyRfdAAwQ

00:00:00 - 00:35:00

In the "This Week in AI" video from June 28, 2024, hosts Steve Hargadon and Reed Hepler discuss the latest developments and implications of AI in various industries, including education, music, video creation, and expertise. They reflect on the disruption caused by AI-generated content, the potential impact on grassroots creators, and the blurring lines between reality and virtual representation. The conversation covers the recent acquisition of Multi by OpenAI, the advancements in AI technology, and its potential impact on communication, productivity, and expertise. The hosts also touch on the concerns about the diminishment of expertise and the role of humans in interpreting and applying AI-generated information. They end the discussion by acknowledging the rapid evolution of the relationship between humans and AI and its significant implications for the future of work and society.

• 00:00:00 In this section, Steve Hargadon and Reed Hepler discuss the recent "Teaching and Learning with AI" conference they organized, which had over 9,700 sign-ups. They also share their thoughts on creating shorthand phrases for using generative AI tools, such as "LOM" (pronounced "lambed") and "Jen." The conversation then shifts to the ongoing legal dispute between record companies and AI music generators, Suno and Unio, over copyright infringement. The hosts discuss the potential implications of the case and its comparison to the ride-sharing industry's fight against new business models.
• 00:05:00 In this section of the "This Week in AI" video from 28 June 2024, Steve Hargadon and Reed Hepler discuss the impact of AI on various creative industries, including music and visual media. They reflect on the potential disruption caused by AI-generated content, particularly in terms of artistic expression, revenue, and cultural implications. Hargadon shares his personal experience with the Wayne Johnson trio and expresses his willingness to consume AI-generated music if it could replicate the experience of listening to his favorite band. They also discuss the recent AI-generated video by Toys R Us, which received mixed reactions but showcased the potential for completely AI-generated storylines. Hepler expresses concerns about the potential elitism surrounding AI-generated content and the impact on grassroots creators. Despite these concerns, they both agree that AI opens up enormous opportunities for creative people to produce compelling content with fewer financial barriers.
• 00:10:00 In this section of the "This Week in AI" video from June 28, 2024, Reed Hepler and Steve Hargadon discuss the future of video creation and the role of AI in shaping the output of AI models. Hepler predicts that video creation will become more commonplace, with many people trained to create videos using AI. He also mentions OpenAI's use of reinforcement learning with human feedback to fine-tune AI models and make their output more coherent and accurate. Hargadon expresses concerns about the potential influence of large language models and the possibility of certain industries or governments shaping the answers provided by these models. Hepler adds that the standard training process for AI tools, including OpenAI's RLHF, raises questions about the specific purposes and conditioning of these models. The conversation ends with a hope that open-source versions of AI will allow people to examine the reasoning behind the models' answers and ask questions without being warned off potential dangers.
• 00:15:00 In this section, Steve Hargadon and Reed Hepler discuss the recent acquisition of a small company called Multi by OpenAI, which specializes in a program that allows AI to share and control a desktop. The hosts pondered the reason behind the acquisition until they realized that OpenAI aims to transform ChatGPT into an AI agent that can influence a user's computer, making it a collaborator. This capability could potentially displace other AI companies like Synestia, which offers an avatar that attends meetings and takes notes in the user's place. Synestia also has more features, such as converting a user's knowledge base into videos and creating personal AI avatars with hands. The idea of generating a likeness of oneself through AI raises questions about the blurring lines between reality and virtual representation, reminiscent of science fiction films like "Surrogates."
• 00:20:00 In this section of the "This Week in AI" video from June 28, 2024, Reed Hepler and Steve Hargadon discuss the advancements in AI technology and its potential impact on communication and productivity. They reflect on how AI has evolved from simple video conferencing avatars to more sophisticated tools capable of understanding and responding to objectives. Hepler shares his recent blog post about the importance of conversation steering rather than prompt engineering in interacting with AI. Hargadon agrees, adding that the era of prompt engineering may soon diminish as AI becomes more integrated into various programs and better understands users' needs. They also mention the increasing productivity gains from AI usage, as evidenced by a recent article in ZDNet.
• 00:25:00 In this section of "This Week in AI - 28 June 2024", Steve Hargadon and Reed Hepler discuss the productivity gains and job enjoyment reported by workers using AI, as well as the potential for AI to help adhere to policies and procedures. They also touch on the idea that AI could improve consistency and even boost creativity, while acknowledging potential concerns about creativity stifling. Steve Hargadon shares an anecdote about using Chatgpt for a health concern instead of consulting an expert, raising questions about the future of expertise and motivation for in-depth content creation when AI can absorb and provide answers. The conversation delves into the differences between AI's access to information with no memory loss and a human's ability to read and write, sparking ongoing discussions about the implications of AI on various aspects of productivity, creativity, and expertise.
• 00:30:00 In this section of the "This Week in AI" video from June 28, 2024, Steve Hargadon and Reed Hepler discuss the implications of advanced AI on expertise and knowledge sharing. Hargadon expresses concerns about the potential diminishment of expertise when AI can absorb and produce content without referencing original sources. Hepler argues that experts' roles may shift from content creators to curators and amalgamators of information. They also discuss how AI can outperform humans in certain tasks, such as coding advice or content creation, potentially leading to the "death of expertise." However, they acknowledge that human expertise and perspective will still be valuable in interpreting and applying AI-generated information, especially in fields like medicine. The conversation ends with a recognition that the relationship between humans and AI is evolving rapidly and that the implications are significant for the future of work and society.
• 00:35:00 In this section of the "This Week in AI" video from June 28, 2024, Steve Hargadon and Reed Hepler discuss the potential impact of AI on education and who will control the outcome. Hargadon raises concerns about the influence of commercial and political interests on the development and use of AI, particularly in the context of Google's new learning tool, Google LM. Hepler questions how AI will change civilization and suggests that it may become a significant source of knowledge and education. The conversation also touches on the paradox of education and the role of AI in empowering individuals and filling the "pale model" of top-down information delivery. The speakers also mention upcoming events, including a professional productivity boot camp with over 30 AI tutorials.

This Week in AI with Reed Hepler and Steve Hargadon (June 21, 2024)

We've released our next "This Week in AI" recording, back on Fridays. Hope you enjoy!

AI summary provide by summarize.tech: https://www.summarize.tech/www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU15IiuB8Zc 

00:00:00 - 00:35:00

In the June 21, 2024 episode of "This Week in AI," hosts Steve Hargadon and Reed Hepler discuss various topics in AI, including the free availability of tools on library.robot.org, personal experiences with using ChatGPT for productivity, and the intersection of music, education, and AI. The speakers also explore the use of AI for companionship and therapy, enhancing critical thinking skills, and its impact on education and decision-making. They express excitement about AI advancements in healthcare, such as drug development and nurse burnout relief, while acknowledging potential concerns and challenges. The episode also touches on upcoming events, including a tech support aspect discussion prompt for the future of AI forum, a free teaching and learning with AI conference, and an artificial intelligence demystified workshop.

• 00:00:00 In this section of the "This Week in AI" YouTube video from June 21, 2024, hosts Steve Hargadon and Reed Hepler discuss various topics in AI, including clarifying that the tools on library.robot.org are free and accessible to all, a conversation on LinkedIn about the nickname for generative AI, and the hosts' personal experiences with using ChatGPT for productivity. They also mention their blogs and encourage listeners to check them out. The conversation then shifts to the topic of healthcare and advancements in AI within that field, which they plan to cover in more detail in the upcoming news articles section of the show.
• 00:05:00 In this section of the "This Week in AI - 21 June 2024" video, the speaker discusses the intersection of music, education, and AI. He touches upon the idea that while attending a well-known university may provide social connections, smaller schools may offer better learning tools. The speaker also mentions the concept of generative teaching and learning, emphasizing the importance of using the best tools effectively and efficiently. He compares different AI chatbots, expressing his preference for ChatGPT Pro. The speaker also shares his thoughts on prompt engineering, suggesting that having a clear goal and understanding how to steer the AI towards desired outputs is more important than the intermediate steps. He concludes by stating that having access to AI tools doesn't negate the importance of becoming a good thinker. Additionally, the speaker mentions upcoming topics for their teaching and learning with AI mini-conference, including generative teaching and the role of social connections in education.
• 00:10:00 In this section of the "This Week in AI - 21 June 2024" video, a speaker discusses their experience using large language models to enhance their critical thinking and logical skills. They explain that while the tool provides a wealth of information, it doesn't replace the need for critical thinking and fact-checking. The speaker then touches upon the use of AI in finding jobs and creating AI avatars or friends, expressing concerns about the potential loss of human connection and interpersonal skills. They conclude by acknowledging the inevitability of emotional companion AI bots but expressing unease about their practical application.
• 00:15:00 In this section of the "This Week in AI - 21 June 2024" video, the discussion revolves around the use of AI for companionship and therapy. The speaker expresses curiosity about the practical application of creating multiple digital friend groups, questioning if people will actually do it. They also mention the Dan hack, which allows some individuals to use chatbots as romantic partners. The speaker finds it odd that this concept is working on a one-to-one level but raises concerns about the potential emotional overload of managing multiple digital friend groups. They also recall an AI companionship service called Replica, which allowed explicit sexual conversations but faced significant backlash when it was shut down. The speaker reflects on the human tendency to be influenced by emotions and the potential for technology to provide us with experiences we never imagined, raising questions about how we will integrate these technologies into our lives.
• 00:20:00 In this section of the "This Week in AI" video from June 21, 2024, the discussion revolves around the potential impact of AI on education and individual decision-making. The speaker expresses skepticism about the idea that every individual will be capable of making rational choices without assistance, raising questions about the role of schools and smaller communities in a modern world. The conversation then shifts to a bill introduced in California against AI taking educator jobs, with the speaker questioning its enforceability and significance. The speakers also touch upon the broader implications of AI on institutions and jobs, acknowledging the uncertainty of how to address these issues. They reflect on the survey results from librarians, who were not overly concerned about losing their jobs to AI, and share their thoughts on the potential of superintelligence and its potential uses and risks.
• 00:25:00 In this section, the speakers discuss the various applications and implications of advanced AI technology. One category of AI development will focus on protecting humanity from potential harm, such as preventing a Skynet-like scenario. Another application will be used by governments for both internal and external purposes, including monitoring citizens and gaining a competitive edge in commerce and warfare. China, for instance, is reportedly investing heavily in military automation. The speakers also share personal experiences with AI, such as using ChatGPT to solve a mailing list issue. The speakers ponder the possibility of AI surpassing human capabilities and the potential consequences of concealing such advancements. Additionally, they discuss the ongoing debate over whether AI can truly be considered intelligent or if it's merely an advanced network of computers.
• 00:30:00 In this section of "This Week in AI - 21 June 2024," the speaker discusses the unexpected win of an AI in a game, emphasizing the importance of considering unconventional moves. The conversation then shifts to healthcare advancements, starting with Mount Sinai Hospital's integration of AI into its Mainframe, which will infuse AI into every technological aspect of the hospital. Guidelines have been made public to ensure a thoughtful approach. AI is also being used in drug development, leading to the discovery of new drugs, and it's helping with nurse burnout by acting as a health coach. The speaker also mentions the release of Med LM, a health coach for individuals, and Chat GBt MD, which uses AI to provide medical advice. Despite concerns about potential misuse, the speaker expresses excitement about the possibilities of AI in healthcare, such as making connections that humans might struggle with due to the vast amount of medical research.
• 00:35:00 In this section of the "This Week in AI" video from June 21, 2024, the speakers discuss the potential impact of AI on the healthcare industry. They highlight how AI can act as an oversight system, helping to prevent wrong prescriptions, drug interactions, and misdiagnoses. The speakers express excitement about the possibilities this technology brings, but acknowledge that challenges remain. Elsewhere in the conversation, they touch on upcoming events, including a tech support aspect discussion prompt for the future of AI forum, a free teaching and learning with AI conference, and an artificial intelligence demystified workshop.

Next Week's Mini-Conference: "Teaching and Learning with AI"

Our first Learning Revolution summit on AI: "Teaching and Learning with AI," will be held online (and for free) next Thursday, June 27th, 2024, from 12:00 - 2:30 pm US-Pacific Time. 

You can see all of the sessions below. There are almost 7,000 participants registered so far!

OVERVIEW:

What effects do generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, tools, and applications have on learning and teaching? What impacts will they have on our educational abilities and activities, collaboration and communication, literacy, student agency, and independent, informal, and lifelong learning? The Teaching and Learning with AI summit will consider these questions and more.

While AI technologies have many dramatic benefits, there are also challenges and concerns expressed by professionals, students, and educators about the impact of these new technologies on teaching and learning and the information ecosystem as a whole. Some are reasonably concerned about protecting privacy and confidentiality of students while using generative AI tools and ensuring equity and accessibility. Others worry about ethics, plagiarism, bias, misinformation, transparency, and the loss of critical thinking. And all in the learning professions are wondering how AI might allow or require changes in pedagogy and curricula.

Join us for this free virtual conference to learn how students, educators, and teachers of all types are utilizing generative artificial intelligence tools. Conversations and presentations in the conference will address the practical implications of these tools in the profession, and information on the call for non-commercial, practitioner-based proposals is below. 

Our special conference chair is Reed C. Hepler, Digital Initiatives Librarian and Archivist, College of Southern Idaho. 

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This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.
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Please also join the Learning Revolution community to be kept updated on this and future events. 

Everyone is invited to participate in our Learning Revolution conference events, which are designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among teachers and learners worldwide. Each three-hour event consists of a keynote panel, 10-15 crowd-sourced thirty-minute presentations, and a closing keynote. 

Participants are encouraged to use #teachingandlearningwithai and #learningrevolution on their social media posts about the event.

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OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL (PARTIAL PANELISTS LIST - MORE DETAILS TO COME):

Reed C. Hepler
Digital Initiatives Librarian and Archivist, College of Southern Idaho
OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL & SPECIAL ORGANIZER

Reed Hepler is the Digital Initiatives Librarian for the College of Southern Idaho and an M.Ed. student at Idaho State University in the Instructional Design and Technology program. He obtained a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science, with emphases in Archives Management and Digital Curation, from Indiana University. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in History with minors in Anthropology and Religious Studies as well as a Museum Certificate. He has worked at nonprofits, corporations, and educational institutions encouraging information literacy and effective education. Combining all of these degrees and experiences, Reed strives to promote ethical librarianship and educational initiatives.

Dr. Laura Dumin
Professor in English and Technical Writing at the University of Central Oklahoma
OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL

Dr. Laura Dumin obtained her PhD in English from Oklahoma State University in 2010. She is a professor in English and Technical Writing at the University of Central Oklahoma who has been exploring the impact of generative AI on writing classrooms. She also runs a Facebook learning community to allow instructors to learn from each other: https://www.facebook.com/groups/632930835501841.

When she is not teaching, Laura works as a co-managing editor for the Journal of Transformative Learning, directs the Technical Writing BA and advises the Composition and Rhetoric MA program, and was a campus SoTL mentor. She has created four micro-credentials for the Technical Writing program and one for faculty who complete her AI workshop on campus.

Dr. David Wiley
Chief Academic Officer of Lumen Learning
OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL

Dr. David Wiley is the Chief Academic Officer of Lumen Learning, a company dedicated to eliminating race, gender, and income as predictors of student success in US higher education. His multidisciplinary research examines how generative AI, open educational resources, continuous improvement, data science, and professional development can be combined to improve student outcomes. He is an Education Fellow at Creative Commons, adjunct faculty in Brigham Young University's graduate program in Instructional Psychology and Technology (where he was previously a tenured Associate Professor), and Entrepreneur in Residence at Marshall University's Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation. More information about Dr. Wiley is available at davidwiley.org.

Jason Gulya
Professor of English at Berkeley College & Consultant
OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL

Jason Gulya is a Professor of English at Berkeley College, where he teaches any subject related to writing and the humanities. Recently, he has turned his attention to incorporating AI into the classroom effectively and responsibly. He works as a consultant with colleges, school districts, and companies.

 

Dr. Tazin Daniels
Professor of English at Berkeley College & Consultant
OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL

Dr. Tazin Daniels is an educational developer, DEI consultant, and executive coach with nearly two decades of experience helping mission-driven institutions in their pursuit of equity-focused innovation. As an Associate Director at the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching at the University of Michigan, she runs programming for both instructors and administrators looking to improve curriculum design and teaching practices across campus. In particular, Dr. Daniels is a leader in human-centered digital education with expertise in cutting-edge technologies including online teaching tools and generative artificial intelligence. She has published on the topics of inclusive teaching and instructor preparation and is a highly sought after speaker on these topics. Dr. Daniels also runs her own consulting firm, ThePedagologist.com, as a way to extend her connections with like minded-people and organizations committed to advancing educational equity everywhere.

CLOSING KEYNOTE: "THE GENERATIVE APPROACH TO EDUCATION"

Steve Hargadon

Steve is the founder and director of the Learning Revolution Project and Library 2.0, the host of the Future of Education and Reinventing School interview series, and has been the founder and chair (or co-chair) of a number of annual worldwide virtual events, including the Global Education Conference and the Library 2.0 series of mini-conferences and webinars. He has run over 100 large-scale events, online and in person.

Steve's work has been around the democratization of learning and professional development. He supported and encouraged the development of thousands of other education-related networks, particularly for professional development, and he pioneered the use of live, virtual, and peer-to-peer education conferences. He popularized the idea of "unconferences" for educators, and for over a decade, he ran a large annual ed-tech unconference, now called Hack Education (previously EduBloggerCon).

Steve himself built one of the first modern social networks for teachers in 2007 (Classroom 2.0), developed the "conditions of learning" exercise for local educational conversation and change, and inherited and grew the Library 2.0 online community. He may or may not have invented an early version of the Chromebook which he demo'd to Google. He blogs, speaks, and consults on education, educational technology, and education reform, and his virtual and physical events and online communities have over 150,000 members. His professional website is SteveHargadon.com.

CONFERENCE SESSIONS:

Below are the currently accepted and scheduled proposals. Feel free to click through to comment on them and/or communicate with the submitters. The final schedule for the mini-conference will be posted the week of the event.

• AI Brick and Mortar: Which AI Platform/Tool Is Best For Your Task?: Laura Lacasa Yost; Instructional Designer, Kirkwood Community College (Link to proposal)
• AI in the Hot Seat: Assessing Its Information Literacy Competency: Sarah Pavey MSc FCLIP FRSA, SP4IL Education Consultancy (Link to proposal)
• AI Literacy: Fostering an Intertwined Relationship between Pedagogy and Technology in Higher Education: Emily Rush, PhD, Rush University (Link to proposal)
• Elder as Melder Perspectives on Learning and Teaching with AI: Dr. David L. Stoloff, Professor, Education Department, Eastern Connecticut State University (Link to proposal)
• Empowering Tomorrow's Creators: AI Tools for the Modern Classroom: Michael Fricano II, K-6 Design Technology Teacher, ʻIolani School, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi (Link to proposal)
• Foster AI Fluency by Converting Student Assignments: Kevin Yee, Director of the Faculty Center, University of Central Florida | Laurie Uttich, Instructional Specialist (Link to proposal)
• Gamifying Generative AI as a Way to Teach AI Literacy: Sierra Adare-Tasiwoopa ápi, Instruction Technologist, Nevada State University (Link to proposal)
• Harnessing AI Responsibly: Strategies for Academic Excellence and Integrity: Brenda Brusegard, Head of Secondary Library, Oberoi International School, Mumbai, India (Link to proposal)
• How big is the AI advantage for student creators?: Jon Ippolito, Professor of New Media and Director of Digital Curation, School of Computing and Information Science, University of Maine | Gregory Nelson | Troy Schotter (Link to proposal)
• How to Create an AI Tutor for Your Course: Dr. Michael Rota, Professor of Philosophy, University of St. Thomas (MN) (Link to proposal)
• K-12 Open Education Resources: How Librarians Can Use AI and OER Together: Julie Erickson, Chief Learning Officer, LanCrew Colorado (Link to proposal)
• LFFL: Empowering Students with Generative AI for Lifelong, Fast, and Fun Learning: Dr. Marvin Starominski-Uehara, Adjunct Assistant Professor, International Business & Environmental Studies at Temple University Japan (Link to proposal)
• Meet Them Where They Are: Preliminary Data Assessing Students' Attitudes Toward Generative AI Use : Dr. Jeanne Beatrix Law, Professor of English and Director of First-Year Writing Program, Kennesaw State University (KSU) | Dr. Laura Palmer, Professor and Chair, Technical Communication & Interactive Design (KSU) (Link to proposal)
• Now the Hard Work Begins: Inviting Writers to Use AI Tools: Dr. Troy Hicks, Professor and Chairperson, Teacher and Special Education, Central Michigan University | Dr. Kristen Hawley Turner, Director of Teacher Education, Drew University (Link to proposal)
• Teaching Beyond the Tech: Exploring the Durable Power-Skills Students Will Need to Succeed in the Age of AI: Ashlee Russell, M.Ed., Special Education Teacher and AI Educator for Adult Learners, Cumberland County Schools and AI Learning Central (Link to proposal)
• Teaching with AI: Revolutionizing Education for the Future: Daniel Bernstein, CEO, Teachally (Link to proposal)

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This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.
REGISTER HERE
to attend live and/or to receive the recording links afterward.
Please also join the Learning Revolution community to be kept updated on this and future events. 

Everyone is invited to participate in our Learning Revolution conference events, which are designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among teachers and learners worldwide. Each three-hour event consists of a keynote panel, 10-15 crowd-sourced thirty-minute presentations, and a closing keynote. 

Participants are encouraged to use #teachingandlearningwithai and #learningrevolution on their social media posts about the event.

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New Bootcamp - "Professional Productivity with ChatGPT + AI: Practical and Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence at Work"

 

Professional Productivity with ChatGPT + AI Bootcamp:
Practical and Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence at Work
3 x 1-hour live online sessions with non-expiring access to recordings

This practical BootCamp on the use of ChatGPT and AI for the workplace is designed to equip professionals with a deep understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and its use for workplace efficiency, productivity, and professional development. It can be for general staff training, for individuals wanting to be an AI specialist in their workplace, for those looking to advance their careers, or for solo entrepreneurs.

AI, particularly "generative AI" such as ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs), offers powerful tools that can significantly enhance work processes, creative output, and professional achievement. In the bootcamp we will focus on the technical and practical aspects of AI, providing participants with a solid foundation in understanding how LLMs and AI tools work and how to use them effectively for a variety of professional tasks.

Participants will learn how to improve written communication, deepen subject knowledge, acquire new skills, personalize professional training plans, and set goals. We will also spend time outlining ethical, privacy, and copyright guidelines that are important for business use of AI. Participants also have access to over three hours of recorded walkthroughs and tutorials, plus prompt engineering examples and custom GPT instruction documents.

"I've always thought of A.I. as the most profound technology humanity is working on... More profound than fire or electricity or anything that we've done in the past." 

"Over time, AI will be the biggest technological shift we see in our lifetimes. It's bigger than the shift from desktop computing to mobile, and it may be bigger than the internet itself... It will touch every sector, every industry, every business function, and significantly change the way we live and work."

- Google CEO, Sundar Pichai

"[This is] the most important advance in technology since the graphical user interface.... The development of AI is as fundamental as the creation of the microprocessor, the personal computer, the Internet, and the mobile phone. It will change the way people work, learn, travel, get health care, and communicate with each other. Entire industries will reorient around it. Businesses will distinguish themselves by how well they use it."

- Bill Gates

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Participants in this bootcamp will receive training on how to:

• Understand the fundamentals of AI, particularly LLMs like ChatGPT
• Critically evaluate AI's capabilities and limitations
• Select and use particular AI tools depending on the tasks and desired outcomes
• Craft effective prompts to get the most out of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools
• Collaborate effectively with AI tools
• Develop business plans, vision statements, professional training, and product designs with AI assistance
• Draft effective emails, project descriptions, and grant proposals
• Create budget proposals, project reports, and administrative forms
• Analyze user data, identify trends, enhance processes, and create data visualizations
• Use AI to acquire new skills, identify specific and relevant learning opportunities, and personalize professional development plans
• Navigate AI's potential risks and understand important ethical issues
• Use AI to support a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning.
  

OVERVIEW AND SCHEDULE: 

The three one-hour sessions will include Q&A time which may go beyond the hour. All sessions can be attended live and will be fully recorded for later (non-expiring) review or in case you cannot attend any or all of the sessions live.

SESSION 1
FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2024, 2:00 - 3:00 PM US-EASTERN TIME: "The Basics: An Overview Of ChatPT, LLMs, And AI"

• INTRODUCTION TO AI 
  • Why Artificial Intelligence Is Such A Significant Moment In Human History And How It’s Likely To Have A Dramatic Impact On Many, If Not Most, Of Our Professional Activities
  • An Overview Of “Generative AI,” Large Language Models (LLMs), And The Larger AI Landscape
    
• GENERATIVE AI TOOLS OVERVIEW
  • The Different LLM Tools: ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude, and Others
  • Text, Image, Music, Speech, and Video Generators
    
• CHATGPT AND LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS (LLMs)
  • How LLMs Actually Work And Their Capabilities And Strengths
  • The Limitations Of LLMs That Are Important To Understand
    
  • Customizing ChatGPT Interactions To Specific Needs, And Preferences
• AN LLM PROMPTING TUTORIAL
  • Getting the most out of ChatGPT and LLMs: from crafting good "prompts" to expert techniques.
• CUSTOM GPTS, AGENTS, AND WORKFLOWS
  • CustomGPTs
  • Walk-throughs and Tutorials
    

SESSION 2
FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2024, 2:00 - 3:00 PM US-EASTERN TIME: "Professional Productivity With AI"

• INTRODUCTION
  • The Importance Of Individual Professional Productivity
    Impacts Of AI On Individual Productivity
    AI Literacy
    Communication, Data Analysis, And Administration
• PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION AND CREATIVE OUTPUT
  • Emails And Written Communication
  • Blog Posts, Articles, And Advertisements
  • Meeting Notes, Project Descriptions,
  • Product Design
  • Budget And Grant Proposals, And Project Reports
  • Procedural Documents And Administrative Forms
• PERSONAL EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY
  • Enhancing work processes
  • Task Automation
  • AI Agents
  • Automation vs. collaboration
  • Consumption vs. integration
• PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
  • ChatGPT For Personalized Topic-Specific Inquiry, Deep Learning, And Expanding Subject-Matter Expertise.
  • ChatGPT To Acquire New Skills, Identify Relevant Learning Opportunities
  • Building Personalized Learning And Professional Development Plans
  • Goal Setting
  • Developing Structured AI Training And Professional Development.
  • Building A Culture Of Innovation And Continuous Learning.
  • Inspiring Creativity, Fostering A Culture Of Experimentation, And Driving Continuous Improvement.
• DATA ANALYSIS AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
  • Analyzing User Data
  • Identify Trends
  • Enhancing Processes
  • Creating Data Visualizations
  • Developing And Managing Resources

SESSION 3
FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2024, 2:00 - 3:00 PM US-EASTERN TIME: "ChatGPT and AI for Business Development And Training"

• INTRODUCTION
• WHEN, WHEN NOT, AND HOW TO USE AI
  • An AI Literacy Framework
  • AI Feasibility
  • Appropriate AI Tool Selection
  • Multimodal Tools and Workflows
• ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
  • Responsible AI Use
  • Access, Accessibility, And Equity: Challenges And Opportunities
  • Privacy Risks And Considerations
  • Copyright Law And AI
• BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
  • Business Plans, Vision and Mission Statements, and Goals and Objectives
  • Product Templates and Designs
  • Obtaining and Analyzing Feedback
• STAFF TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
  • Supporting A Culture Of Innovation, Experimentation, And Continuous Learning.
  • Guidelines For Creating Custom AI Tools
  • Providing And Structuring Tool System Prompts
• AI AND THE FUTURE OF WORK
  • AI Knowledge And Career Success.
  • Commons AI Fears
  • Cautious Optimism
  • The AI Revolution

COST:

Cost includes live attendance, any-time access to the recordings, tutorials, sample documents, and the presentation slides, as well as receipt of a participation certificate. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you paid for an individual (not institutional) registration for the 2023 or 2024 ChatGPT Bootcamp for Libraries and Librarians, or for the 2023 ChatGPT Bootcamp for Teaching and Learning, this event is available at a discounted cost ($99) to you. Please select carefully below.

• $149/person single participant (entitles you to subsequent repeats of this bootcamp at no charge)
• $129/person for 2 - 4 participants from the same organization
• $599 Institutional License I (up to 100 staff)
• $799 Institutional License II (up to 500 staff)
• $999 Institutional License III (unlimited staff)

REGISTRATION: 

ORDER HERE

NOTE: Please allow one business day for confirmation of orders and electronic invoices. You will receive a confirmation email and more information on attending the sessions and/or accessing the recordings afterward. Recordings will be posted the Monday following each session.

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BONUSES

Register for this event and you will have immediate access to over two hours of "Practical AI" tutorials and walkthroughs, led by Reed Hepler, Digital Initiatives Librarian and Archivist, College of Southern Idaho, the closing keynote speaker of the Library 2,.0's "AI and Libraries I," and the chair of the Library 2.0's "AI and Libraries II." These tutorials take a more technical approach than the bootcamp sessions will, and so they are good complementary material for those who want to dive deeply with step-by-step walkthroughs. 

The "practical AI" tutorials bonus series includes:

• Practical AI Tutorials Introduction
• Creating Custom GPTs
• Collaborating with AI Tools
• Creating Custom GPTs Walkthrough
• Intro to Text Generation with ChatGPT
• Intro to Text Generation with Groq
• Intro to Image Generation with Ideogram
• Intro to Image Creation with ChatGPT
• Intro to Audio Generation with T-t-S Online
• Intro to Audio Generation with Udio
• Intro Music Speech with Suno 

STEVE HARGADON

Steve is the founder and director of the Learning Revolution Project and Library 2.0, the host of the Future of Education and Reinventing School interview series, and has been the founder and chair (or co-chair) of a number of annual worldwide virtual events, including the Global Education Conference and the Library 2.0 series of mini-conferences and webinars. He has run over 100 large-scale events, online and in person.

Steve's work has been around the democratization of learning and professional development. He supported and encouraged the development of thousands of other education-related networks, particularly for professional development, and he pioneered the use of live, virtual, and peer-to-peer education conferences. He popularized the idea of "unconferences" for educators, and for over a decade, he ran a large annual ed-tech unconference, now called Hack Education (previously EduBloggerCon).

Steve himself built one of the first modern social networks for teachers in 2007 (Classroom 2.0), developed the "conditions of learning" exercise for local educational conversation and change, and inherited and grew the Library 2.0 online community. He may or may not have invented an early version of the Chromebook which he demo'd to Google. He blogs, speaks, and consults on education, educational technology, and education reform, and his virtual and physical events and online communities have over 150,000 members.

His professional website is SteveHargadon.com.

REED C. HEPLER

Reed Hepler is a digital initiatives librarian, instructional designer, artificial intelligence practitioner and consultant, and M.Ed. student at Idaho State University in the Instructional Design and Technology program. He obtained a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science, with emphases in Archives Management and Digital Curation, from Indiana University. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in History with minors in Anthropology and Religious Studies as well as a Museum Certificate. He has worked at nonprofits, corporations, and educational institutions encouraging information literacy and effective education. Combining all of these degrees and experiences, Reed strives to promote ethical librarianship and educational initiatives.

Currently, Reed works as a Digital Initiatives Librarian at a college in Idaho and also has his own consulting firm, heplerconsulting.com. His views and projects can be seen on his LinkedIn page or his blog, CollaborAItion, on Substack. Contact him at reed.hepler@gmail.com for more information.

This Week in AI with Reed Hepler and Steve Hargadon (June 11, 2024)

We've released our next "This Week in AI" recording, again on a Tuesday because of the "ChatGPT + AI 2024 Bootcamp for Libraries and Librarians." It continues to be news-packed weeks for AI. Hope you enjoy!

AI summary provide by summarize.tech: https://www.summarize.tech/youtu.be/6Uvrzl5YP48 

00:00:00 - 00:35:00

In the June 11, 2024 episode of "This Week in AI," hosts Steve Hargadon and Reed Hepler discuss the increasing integration of AI into everyday products and services, reflecting on Apple's recent announcements and the shift from open-source AI development to user-friendly tools. They also explore the implications of AI for education, the importance of educators collaborating with practitioners, and the potential societal impacts of advanced AI technology. Concerns include AI making decisions based on training rather than human desires, the sale of private AI chat data, and the potential misuse of data. The hosts also touch upon the rapid advancements in AI and the need for human oversight, as well as the potential of AI in the medical field and the debate surrounding the use of AI voices in entertainment.

• 00:00:00 In this section of "This Week in AI" from June 11, 2024, hosts Steve Hargadon and Reed Hepler discuss the increasing ubiquity of AI in various products and services. They reflect on Apple's recent announcements and the integration of AI tools into everyday devices like smartphones. The conversation also touches upon the progression from open-source AI development to AI being embedded in programs, and the potential shift in focus from learning to be a prompt engineer to using AI tools as they become more integrated and user-friendly. The hosts share their experiences with AI integrations in their own devices and the challenges of keeping up with the rapid advancements in AI technology.
• 00:05:00 In this section of "This Week in AI - 11 June 2024," Steve Hargadon and Reed Hepler discuss Ethan Molock's essay responding to Apple's AI announcements. Molock contrasted Apple's practical, user-friendly approach with the advanced or frontier models of large language models. Apple's focus on productivity tasks and strict privacy intentions were seen as smart moves, given their history in these areas. Reed Hepler expressed concerns about potential issues with Apple's AI tool but acknowledged the company's due diligence and potential for a successful release. The conversation also touched on the importance of sustainable business models in the future of AI and the prediction of significant advancements and an intelligence explosion in the near future.
• 00:10:00 In this section of the "This Week in AI" video from June 11, 2024, Steve Hargadon and Reed Hepler discuss the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and the implications for education. Hargadon suggests that the transition from artificial general intelligence to artificial superior intelligence will be faster than expected due to AI collaborating in the production of the next generation. Hepler agrees and adds that generative teaching for generative models is being used, allowing AI to learn and improve from each other. The conversation then shifts to the increasing importance of AI in various fields and the offering of AI certificates and programs by educational institutions. Hargadon expresses his skepticism about the ability of educational institutions to keep up with the rapid advancements in AI and the importance of gaining experience and demonstrating it through projects and presentations rather than relying solely on certificates or degrees.
• 00:15:00 In this section of the "This Week in AI" video from June 11, 2024, Reed Hepler and Steve Hargadon discuss the importance of educators collaborating with practitioners in the field of AI to stay updated on current applications and trends. Hepler argues that educators need to gain practical experience to be considered experts. Hargadon shares an anecdote about the pressure in higher education to be the expert and the challenges of keeping up with new technologies. They also touch on various AI-related news stories, including concerns about the lack of training data for AI advancement, the increase in generative AI postings, and the Miss AI pageant featuring AI-created beauty queens with thousands of followers. Hepler speculates about the potential implications of these trends, such as an AI-centric economy where people rely solely on AI for information and decision-making.
• 00:20:00 In this section of the "This Week in AI - 11 June 2024" YouTube video, Reed Hepler and Steve Hargadon discuss the potential implications of advanced AI technology in society. Hepler expresses concern over AI tools making decisions based on their training rather than human desires, potentially leading to a singularity where AI pervades acceptable norms. Hargadon adds to the conversation by discussing the combination of AI's ability to understand human emotions and psychographic data, which could result in highly customized and persuasive messages. They also touch upon the potential sale of private AI chat data, raising privacy concerns. The conversation concludes with a mention of Shaggy, but the context of this topic is unclear.
• 00:25:00 In this section of "This Week in AI - 11 June 2024", Reed Hepler and Steve Hargadon discuss the advancements in AI technology, including its ability to adopt different voices for storytelling and the potential for medical applications. Hargadon expresses his personal concerns about the rapid integration of AI into daily life and the potential misuse of data, drawing parallels to literary works like "1984" and "Fahrenheit 451". They also touch on the issue of deepfake nudes and the responsibility of corporations to prevent their spread. The conversation then shifts to the potential of AI in the medical field, specifically in identifying antibiotic sources and improving patient care. However, they acknowledge the need for human oversight and the potential for AI to check other AIs for accuracy. The conversation ends with a mention of a recent outage of the large language model, ChatGPT, and the precautions they are taking during their upcoming boot camps for libraries and librarians.
• 00:30:00 In this section of the "This Week in AI" YouTube video from June 11, 2024, hosts Steve Hargadon and Reed Hepler discuss the implications of AI technology and specific developments, such as the use of AI in various companies and the debate surrounding Scarlett Johansson's voice. Hargadon expresses concerns about the boundary-pushing nature of AI, particularly in the areas of video generation and consistent characters, and the potential trust issues arising from companies' handling of training data and management transparency. Hepler shares his perspective as an AI consultant and proponent, acknowledging the need for caution and balance in the use of AI. The conversation then shifts to Apple's AI capabilities and the effectiveness of their smaller, task-oriented models compared to larger, more generalized models. Both hosts agree that the smaller models may be more suitable for specific tasks and that Apple seems to be doing well in this area.
• 00:35:00 In this section of the "This Week in AI" YouTube video from June 11, 2024, Steve Hargadon and Reed Hepler discuss the rapid obsolescence of certain technologies, such as fax machines and telegrams, which were replaced by more advanced communication methods like email and the Internet. Hargadon wonders what the next technology that will go away will be, suggesting that custom GPUs might be a stepping stone to something else but not the sustaining form of the technology. Hepler then poses a question to the audience about what they think will be the next big feature of AI and what might replace it. The conversation also touches on the possibility of an AI movie marathon or weekly event at their organization, futureofai.org.