ChatGPT for Educators: A Primer

Are you ready to explore the fascinating world of AI-powered creativity? Join us for a hands-on workshop where we delve into the capabilities of ChatGPT. This workshop is designed to provide participants with a unique opportunity to understand and harness the potential of AI-driven text generation and specifically examine the following: 

1. ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, is an advanced language model that employs deep learning techniques to generate text responses resembling human language.
   
2. Possessing the capacity to comprehend and produce text across a wide array of topics and conversational contexts, ChatGPT stands as a versatile tool with valuable applications in education.
   
3. Leaning on a vast corpus of internet text, ChatGPT boasts an expansive knowledge repository, offering educators invaluable support in diverse subject domains.
   
4. Swiftly addressing queries, elucidating intricate concepts, and providing explanations or illustrations to enrich classroom discourse are within ChatGPT's capabilities.
   
5. Educators can harness ChatGPT to craft prompts for creative writing exercises, fostering students' imaginative exploration and refining their writing prowess.
   
6. Doubling as a virtual tutor, ChatGPT aids students in their assignments and extends additional explanations whenever supplementary assistance is required.
   
7. Engaging in conversations, rectifying grammatical and lexical errors, and suggesting alternative sentence structures, ChatGPT becomes a proficient tool for language practice.
   
8. While ChatGPT, akin to any AI model, can occasionally yield incorrect or misleading responses, nurturing critical thinking and information verification remains paramount.
   
9. OpenAI has introduced safety mechanisms to mitigate biased or inappropriate content; nevertheless, educators must uphold their role in supervising and guiding students to ensure responsible and ethical usage of ChatGPT.
   
10. Inclusively incorporating discussions about AI and its limitations into the curriculum is imperative for educators, fostering a comprehensive comprehension of AI technology and its societal implications.

By the end of this workshop, participants will have gained a deeper understanding of ChatGPT's capabilities and limitations, and will be equipped with the skills to leverage AI-driven text generation for creative endeavors, content creation, and problem-solving. Join us for a transformative experience at the intersection of technology and creativity! No prior AI knowledge is required—just bring your curiosity and imagination.

1 OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Aug 3 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat

Audience: All Grade PK-12 Educators
Instructor: June Chang, TMI Education Lead Consultant
Delivery Format: Virtual
Date/Times: October 5, 2023; 9 AM-12PM

About Your Instructor 

June Chang is a lifelong educator, retired Superintendent, consultant, and motivational speaker. He leads and manages strategic partnerships across Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and OSS Community with some of the world’s top tech companies on the Fortune 100 list.

June holds a BA in English Literature from Rutgers University, an MA in Educational Leadership and Administration from St. Peter’s University, and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

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• a full refund;
• transfer to another, upcoming workshop date and location (space permitting); or
• credit toward a future workshop. (Please note that all credits expire one (1) year from the date that they are issued.)

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