Intro to AI
Provo City Library, Provo
Date
April 18-19, 2025
Time
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
Provo City Library
550 N University Ave, Provo, UT 84601
Workshop Agenda
Two days of intensive, hands-on training that transforms how you work with AI.
Check-In & Welcome
ActivityArrive, grab a refreshment, meet fellow participants, and get oriented for the day.
Let's Talk About AI - Honestly
Open conversation about fears, myths, and expectations. Instructors address common concerns directly so everyone starts with clarity and confidence.
What AI Actually Is (and Is Not)
Plain-language explanation of how AI tools work with no jargon or hype. Includes a live demo so participants can see the process in action.
Morning Break
BreakRefreshments provided. Instructors available for quick questions.
Claude Pro Setup & Your First Conversation
Set up Claude and ChatGPT, activate your prepaid 30-day Claude Pro membership, update key settings, and run your first guided conversation with direct instructor support.
Lunch Break
LunchBreak for lunch. Instructors are available for informal chat and one-on-one help.
Asking AI Well: The CRISP Method
Learn a simple, memorable framework for useful prompts. Practice on real tasks with guided examples and a printed prompt cheat sheet.
Hands-On: Emails & Everyday Writing
Rewrite, draft, and improve real communication tasks from your own work using practical, reusable examples.
Afternoon Break
BreakRefreshments and snacks. Instructors circulate to answer questions.
What AI Should Never See
Clear rules about privacy and data safety: what is safe to share, what is not, and why. Includes practical do and do-not examples.
Day 1 Wrap-Up & Optional Home Experiment
ActivityReview key takeaways and leave with a simple optional overnight practice task to build momentum for Day 2.
Morning Refreshments & Share-Back
ActivityReview overnight experiments, wins, and confusion. Instructors capture themes and calibrate the day to participant needs.
Hands-On: Reports & Documents
Turn outlines, reports, and professional documents into polished outputs while preserving your voice and judgment.
Morning Break
BreakRefreshments provided. Informal discussions with instructors.
Breaking Big Tasks Into Steps
Use a practical step-by-step approach to get better results from AI on complex work without losing quality.
Your Personal Prompt Library
Create reusable prompt templates tailored to your role so everyday work gets faster and more consistent.
Lunch Break
LunchFinal lunch together and a chance to connect with fellow participants.
Teaching AI to Handle a Weekly Task
Pick a recurring task and design a repeatable, step-by-step workflow that can be reused each week.
Working Across Data & Information
Use AI to summarize long documents, pull key points from notes, and make sense of scattered information quickly.
Afternoon Break
BreakLast break of the workshop. Final networking opportunity.
Your 30-Day AI Plan
Each participant builds a realistic month-one plan with clear goals, likely blockers, and practical fallback options.
Certificates, Q&A & Closing
ActivityReceive your certificate, ask final questions, and leave with your toolkit, plan, and follow-up resources.
What's Included
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