ITS is thrilled to announce the launch of a Generative AI Workshop Series designed to offer a rich, engaging experience in just 45 minutes per session. With an expanded range of topics, these ten mini-workshops are tailored to meet the varied interests and needs of instructors, staff, and students. The series aims to equip our academic community with the requisite skills for leveraging GenAI in teaching and learning, as well as professional and personal productivity.
Looking for previous workshop recordings? We'll be linking new recordings after concluding our live mini-workshops during the next several weeks. However, our previous Full Workshop recordings are linked below by workshop topic.
NEW! In addition to learning the basics of GenAI and its applications in academic and everyday settings, you will have the opportunity to earn badges to indicate your proficiency. Visit the ITS Generative AI Workshop Series Badging Program Canvas course for more details.
Beginner/Core Workshops
This mini-workshop introduces instructors, students, and staff to the basics of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and its applications in academic and everyday settings. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of common GenAI tools and their relevance in various educational and professional contexts.
Workshop Outline:
- What is GenAI?
- Definition and Overview
- Introduction to U-M GPT
- Exploring Key Concepts and Terminology
- Explanation of commonly used terms in GenAI
- Use Cases for Faculty, Staff, and Students
- Practical applications and examples
- Capabilities and Limitations
- Understanding what GenAI can and cannot do
- Best Practices for Practical Use
Level: Beginner (Core Workshop)
Audience: Staff, Instructors, and Students
Badge Requirement (GenAI Beginner Badge): Either attend/watch this mini workshop or have attended/watched the previous Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop). Visit the ITS Generative AI Workshop Series Badging Program for more details. We don't have a recording for this workshop yet, however check out the Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop) on demand.
This mini workshop focuses on the limitations of generative artificial intelligence, with a particular emphasis on privacy, ethical considerations, academic integrity, and equity and bias concerns. Participants will be introduced to high-level issues in these areas, preparing them for further extensive training opportunities.
Workshop Outline:
- Academic Integrity
- The role of GenAI in maintaining or challenging academic standards
- How to evaluate student work in a GenAI era
- How students can demonstrate effectively where they have and haven't used GenAI
- How to use GenAI ethically and effectively in classwork
- Bias Concerns
- Examining how GenAI can perpetuate or mitigate biases
- Recommendations for how to prompt to reduce bias in output
- Responsibilities and Risks of Using GenAI
- GenAI is popping up everywhere (Google, Apple)
- Sensitive data types should only be used in U-M tools
- Privacy and Legal Concerns
- Understanding the privacy issues and legal implications associated with the use of GenAI
Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to GenAI: Unpacking Key Concepts (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop)
Level: Beginner (Core Workshop)
Audience: Staff, Instructors, and Students
Badge Requirement (GenAI Beginner Badge): Either attend/watch this mini workshop or have attended/watched the previous Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop). Visit the ITS Generative AI Workshop Series Badging Program for more details. We don't have a recording for this workshop yet, however check out the Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop) on demand.
This mini-workshop equips faculty, staff, and students with the essential skills to effectively use U-M GPT, the University of Michigan’s equitable, accessible, and secure text-based Generative Artificial Intelligence tool. The session includes foundational and advanced techniques for crafting effective prompts, exploring creative AI interactions, and leveraging U-M GPT for various educational applications. Participants will engage in interactive, hands-on activities to enhance their GenAI prompt engineering proficiency.
Workshop Outline:
- U-M GPT Review
- Prompt Literacy introduction
- Write your own prompt activity
- Student-facing prompts
- Effective text/data input into U-M GPT
- Tips & Tricks
- Data examples
- Prompt Engineering- Hands-On Opportunities
- Conversations/Length
- Rephrase/New Chat
- Specified Style/Tone
Recommended Prerequisites:
- Introduction to GenAI: Unpacking Key Concepts (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop)
- Critical Challenges in GenAI: Exploring Privacy, Ethical Implications, Integrity, and Bias (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop)
Level: Beginner (Core Workshop)
Audience: Staff, Instructors, and Students
Badge Requirement (GenAI Beginner Badge): Either attend/watch this mini workshop or have attended/watched the previous Generative AI with U-M GPT (Full Workshop). Visit the ITS Generative AI Workshop Series Badging Program for more details. We don't have a recording for this workshop yet, however check out the Generative AI with U-M GPT (Full Workshop) on demand.
Are you curious about how AI can help you create custom visuals? In this workshop, you’ll use tools like DALL-E 3 in U-M GPT and Adobe Firefly to design professional-looking images.
Using simple text descriptions, we’ll show you how to turn your ideas into images. You’ll also explore Firefly editing tools, like adding or removing objects, changing backgrounds, and enhancing photos.
This session is perfect for faculty, staff, and students looking to create eye-catching visuals for assignments, presentations, teaching materials, or communications
Workshop Outline:
- Generative AI for Images - Introduction
- Crafting Effective Prompts
- Troubleshooting Common AI Image Generation Issues
- Ethical Considerations
- Live Demo: DALL-E 3 in UM-GPT
- Exploring Adobe Firefly Generative AI Features
- Wrap-Up and Key Takeaways
Preparation Tips: To ensure a smooth start, log into Adobe Firefly at least 15 minutes before the workshop begins.
Recommended Prerequisites:
- Introduction to GenAI: Unpacking Key Concepts (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop)
- Critical Challenges in GenAI: Exploring Privacy, Ethical Implications, Integrity, and Bias (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop)
- From Basics to Brilliance: Prompt Engineering with U-M GPT (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI with U-M GPT (Full Workshop)
Level: Beginner (Core Workshop)
Audience: Staff, Instructors, and Students
Badge Requirement (GenAI Advanced Badge): Either attend/watch this mini workshop or have attended/watched the previous Leveraging Generative AI to Create Imagery Part 1 (Full Workshop). Visit the ITS Generative AI Workshop Series Badging Program for more details. We don't have a recording for this workshop yet, however check out the Leveraging Generative AI to Create Imagery Part 1 (Full Workshop) on demand.
This mini-workshop is designed to equip faculty with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively integrate Generative Artificial Intelligence into the classroom setting. Faculty members will explore its impact on students and instruction, learn how to discuss Generative AI (GenAI) with students and receive guidance on writing a GenAI syllabus statement. Although this workshop is designed for instructors, all are welcome.
Workshop Outline:
- GenAI in education
- Objectives, overview, and impact
- Syllabus statements
- Strategies for communication and writing GenAI syllabus statements
- Ideas for (re)designing assignments in a GenAI era
- Sharing experiences, troubleshooting challenges, and providing additional resources
Recommended Prerequisites:
- Introduction to GenAI: Unpacking Key Concepts (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop)
- Critical Challenges in GenAI: Exploring Privacy, Ethical Implications, Integrity, and Bias (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop)
- From Basics to Brilliance: Prompt Engineering with U-M GPT (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI with U-M GPT (Full Workshop)
Level: Beginner (Core Workshop)
Audience: Instructors
Badge Requirement (GenAI Advanced Badge): Either attend/watch this mini workshop or have attended/watched the previous Generative AI in the Classroom Part 1 (Full Workshop). Visit the ITS Generative AI Workshop Series Badging Program for more details. We don't have a recording for this workshop yet, however check out the Generative AI in the Classroom Part 1 (Full Workshop) on demand.
Intermediate/Advanced Workshops
Discover how to enhance your classroom with U-M Maizey by integrating it seamlessly with Canvas and using it as an innovative assistant for supporting student learning. This workshop is designed for instructors who wish to leverage Maizey as a class tutor, homework helper, and more. By the end of the session, you will have the skills to set up and customize Maizey projects for your educational needs, ensuring that Maizey becomes an invaluable asset in your teaching toolkit. This workshop will also introduce MiMaizey, a powerful AI assistant tailored for the University of Michigan student community, designed to enrich daily student life with personalized support.
Workshop Outline:
- Introduction to U-M Maizey for Educators
- Overview of Maizey’s Role in Education
- Benefits for Instructors and Students (MiMaizey)
- Maizey and Canvas Integration
- Setting Up Maizey with Canvas
- New! Instructor Tools
- Indexing Canvas Courses
- Managing Course Materials
- Practical Applications in Teaching and Learning
- Using Maizey as a Class Tutor
- Enhancing Homework Assistance
- Using a Maizey as a student
- Facilitating Discussion and Research
- Customization and Advanced Settings
- Understanding Maizey Data Sources and File Types
- Defining System Prompts for an Educational Context
- Adjusting Temperature Settings for Accurate Responses
- Hands-On Activity
- Creating and Customizing Maizey Projects
- Crafting Effective System Prompts
- Experimenting with Settings to Optimize Performance
- Q&A and Best Practices
- Sharing Use Cases and Success Stories
- Troubleshooting Common Issues
Recommended Prerequisites:
- Introduction to GenAI: Unpacking Key Concepts (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop)
- Critical Challenges in GenAI: Exploring Privacy, Ethical Implications, Integrity, and Bias (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop
- From Basics to Brilliance: Prompt Engineering with U-M GPT (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI with U-M GPT (Full Workshop)
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Audience: Instructors and Students
Badge Requirement (GenAI Intermediate Badge): Either attend/watch this mini workshop or have attended/watched the previous Getting Started with U-M Maizey (Full Workshop). Visit the ITS Generative AI Workshop Series Badging Program for more details. We don't have a recording for this workshop yet, however check out the Getting Started with U-M Maizey (Full Workshop) on demand.
Enhance your productivity by harnessing U-M Maizey for various staff-related tasks, including managing Dropbox, Google Drive, and public website data efficiently. This workshop is aimed at staff members who want to utilize Maizey to streamline their workflows, manage large data sets, and automate routine tasks. Participants will learn how to set up and configure Maizey projects, customize prompts, and adjust settings to improve Maizey's performance for diverse applications. This workshop will also introduce MiMaizey, a powerful AI assistant tailored for the University of Michigan student community, designed to enrich daily student life with personalized support.
Workshop Outline:
- Practical Applications for Staff
- Streamlining Administrative Tasks (MiMaizey for students)
- Automating Data Processing
- Enhancing Document Management and Retrieval
- Customization and Advanced Settings
- Understanding Maizey Data Sources and File Types
- Defining System Prompts for Various Staff Roles
- Adjusting Temperature Settings for Improved Accuracy
- Hands-On Activity
- Creating and Customizing Maizey Projects
- Crafting Effective System Prompts
- Experimenting with Settings to Optimize Performance
- Q&A and Best Practices
- Sharing Use Cases and Success Stories
- Troubleshooting Common Issues
Recommended Prerequisites:
- Introduction to GenAI: Unpacking Key Concepts (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop)
- Critical Challenges in GenAI: Exploring Privacy, Ethical Implications, Integrity, and Bias (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop)
- From Basics to Brilliance: Prompt Engineering with U-M GPT (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI with U-M GPT (Full Workshop)
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Audience: Staff
Badge Requirement (GenAI Intermediate Badge): Either attend/watch this mini workshop or have attended/watched the previous Getting Started with U-M Maizey (Full Workshop). Visit the ITS Generative AI Workshop Series Badging Program for more details. We don't have a recording for this workshop yet, however check out the Getting Started with U-M Maizey (Full Workshop) on demand.
Ready to transform your teaching and free up valuable time? Join our interactive workshop and discover how Generative AI (GenAI) tools, specifically U-M GPT, can streamline your approach to creating syllabi, assignments, rubrics, and lesson plans. Dive into practical ideas for designing assignments and instructional materials in a GenAI era, and engage in hands-on opportunities using U-M GPT and resources like the "60+ ChatGPT Assignments to Use in Your Classroom Today" Book Guide. Enhance your productivity and gain more time to engage with your students!
Workshop Outline:
- Effortless Course Content Creation
- Using U-M GPT for generating slides, content for Canvas pages, and other course materials (syllabus, lesson plans, rubrics)
- Designing Assignments and Instructional Materials
- Practical ideas for creating assignments and instructional materials.
- Hands-on exploration of the "60+ ChatGPT Assignments to Use in Your Classroom Today" Book Guide
- Engaging exercises to design and refine assignments
- Streamlined Data Analysis
- Techniques for analyzing data and summarizing academic materials using GenAI tools
- Hands-on Experience
- Practical, hands-on exercises to get comfortable using U-M GPT and other GenAI tools.
- Peer Insights and Best Practices
- Participatory discussions and sharing of best practices for integrating GenAI in higher education.
Recommended Prerequisites:
- Introduction to GenAI: Unpacking Key Concepts (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop)
- Critical Challenges in GenAI: Exploring Privacy, Ethical Implications, Integrity, and Bias (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop)
- From Basics to Brilliance: Prompt Engineering with U-M GPT (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI with U-M GPT (Full Workshop)
- The GenAI Educational Landscape: Best Practices for Instructors (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI in the Classroom, Part I
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Audience: Instructors
Badge Requirement (GenAI Intermediate Badge): Either attend/watch this mini workshop or have attended/watched the previous Boosting Teaching and Work Productivity with Generative AI (Full Workshop). Visit the ITS Generative AI Workshop Series Badging Program for more details. We don't have a recording for this workshop yet, however check out the Boosting Teaching and Work Productivity with Generative AI (Full Workshop) on demand.
Ready to transform your work tasks and free up valuable time? Join our interactive workshop and discover how Generative AI (GenAI) tools can streamline your approach to work tasks, course data management, and administrative tasks. Enhance your productivity and increase your time engaging with your colleagues and higher-order tasks.
Workshop Outline:
- Effortless Course Content Creation
- Using GenAI to generate materials such as reports, slides, and content for work pages
- Streamlined Data Analysis
- Exploring techniques for analyzing data and summarizing academic and administrative materials using GenAI tools
- Hands-on Experience
- Practical, hands-on exercises to get comfortable using GenAI tools for work tasks.
- Peer Insights and Best Practices
- Participatory discussions and sharing of best practices for integrating GenAI into professional tasks
Recommended Prerequisites:
- Introduction to GenAI: Unpacking Key Concepts (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop)
- Critical Challenges in GenAI: Exploring Privacy, Ethical Implications, Integrity, and Bias (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop)
- From Basics to Brilliance: Prompt Engineering with U-M GPT (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI with U-M GPT (Full Workshop)
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Audience: Staff
Badge Requirement (GenAI Intermediate Badge): Either attend/watch this mini workshop or have attended/watched the previous Boosting Teaching and Work Productivity with Generative AI (Full Workshop). Visit the ITS Generative AI Workshop Series Badging Program for more details. We don't have a recording for this workshop yet, however check out the Boosting Teaching and Work Productivity with Generative AI (Full Workshop) on demand.
This workshop introduces you to MiMaizey, the University of Michigan's personalized AI assistant, and the new Go Blue App. Discover how MiMaizey and Go Blue can enhance your campus experience with features like class information, dining menus, student organization finder, campus navigation, and more. Learn about the newest Go Blue App, which includes voice-based search, image analysis, and location access. This session will empower you to make the most of these innovative tools to simplify and enrich your daily life at U-M.
Workshop Outline:
- Exploring MiMaizey
- Core Features: Class Information, Dining Menus, Student Club/Organization Finder, GenAI Help, Campus Information, Student Support
- Live Demo: Using MiMaizey for a variety of inquiries
- Leveraging MiMaizey with your Academic Canvas Maizey projects
- Unveiling the Go Blue App
- Mobile integration of MiMaizey features
- Additional app functionalities: voice-based search, image analysis and location access
- Live Demo
- Exploring the Go Blue App interface and key features
- Effectively prompting Go Blue
- How to help improve Go Blue with your feedback and data
Recommended Prerequisites:
- Introduction to GenAI: Unpacking Key Concepts (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop)
- Critical Challenges in GenAI: Exploring Privacy, Ethical Implications, Integrity, and Bias (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop)
- From Basics to Brilliance: Prompt Engineering with U-M GPT (Mini Workshop) OR Generative AI with U-M GPT (Full Workshop)
- Harness U-M Maizey for Teaching and Learning (Mini Workshop OR Streamline Daily Work Tasks with U-M Maizey (Mini Workshop) OR Getting Started with U-M Maizey (Full Workshop)
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Audience: Students, Instructors, Staff
Badge Requirement (GenAI Advanced Badge): Attend/watch this mini workshop. Visit the ITS Generative AI Workshop Series Badging Program for more details. We don't have a recording for this workshop yet, however check out our upcoming live workshops.