Learn about AI
Curious about AI but short on time? Explore our collection of quick, beginner-friendly videos that introduce essential AI tools and concepts. From 30-minute webinar recordings to bite-sized overviews of specific tools, you’ll find practical tips on AI basics, image generation, meeting summaries, effective prompting, and more. A simple way to explore AI at your own pace.
Getting Started with AI: Basics and Beyond
Webinar
In this 30-minute webinar from the Digital Futures Institute at Teachers College, we explore the fundamental concepts of generative AI and share examples of various types of AI tools and applications, such as text, image, video, and voice generators. You will learn about the benefits and challenges of AI and be introduced to ethical considerations associated with its use. This beginner-friendly webinar offers the perfect entry point to understanding AI, providing you with the essential knowledge to begin exploring this technology.
AI Image Generators for Beginners
Webinar
Join our 30-minute webinar to get a quick overview of using AI image generators. Whether for projects or teaching, learn how to easily transform your ideas into exciting visuals. We'll demonstrate the tools' functionalities, discuss ethical use, and encourage your creativity. Perfect for educators, students, and staff—no artistic skills required!
Prompting for Beginners
Webinar
Discover the basics of AI prompting in our 30-minute webinar tailored for beginners. If you are new to AI tools, this session will provide practical insights and strategies. Learn how to craft effective prompts and engage in meaningful conversations with AI models. Join us to explore key concepts, best practices, and real-world applications that will help you achieve more accurate and creative outputs from your AI interactions.
Webinar: AI-Generated Zoom Meeting Summaries
Webinar
Join us for an informative 30-minute webinar to introduce AI meeting summaries and other features of AI meeting assistants. These tools can automatically record, transcribe, and share content from a Zoom session. While they can be helpful for people who require accommodations and more, important privacy and legal issues must be considered. Learn how these tools work and how to responsibly manage them in your meetings and ensure compliance with institutional policies.
Getting Started with NotebookLM
Watch this 4-minute demonstration to learn how to build your own custom AI-powered notebook. Upload PDFs, websites, YouTube videos, audio, Google Docs, or Slides, and NotebookLM will summarize them, connect ideas, create a podcast, and answer your questions. Great for studying, teaching, or planning
Prompts for Generative AI Text Tools
Ready to try generative AI but not sure what to ask? This 2-minute video demonstrates how to write two simple, effective prompts to get you started with tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude. See how to go from a blank prompt box to a useful, generated response in seconds.
Create an AI Video Avatar
In less than 2 minutes, learn how a realistic video avatar for presentations was created with readily available software and hardware.
AI Essentials for Grad Students: Practical Tips
Using generative AI in your graduate studies requires a thoughtful and strategic approach. This video provides essential, practical tips to help you leverage AI tools responsibly without compromising your academic integrity.
AI Essentials for Grad Students: What is AI?
As a graduate student, you're likely wondering how artificial intelligence fits into your coursework and research. This short video provides a foundational understanding of what AI is and how the new wave of generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, actually work.
Add AI Essentials for Grad Students: Benefits and Challenges
Generative AI is a transformative tool, but it's essential to understand both its strengths and its weaknesses. This video provides a candid assessment of the benefits of utilizing AI for productivity and learning, alongside the significant challenges of inaccuracy, data privacy, and complex ethical considerations.