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Student Guide to Generative AI: GenAI Training

GenAI Workshops from the Libraries

Generative AI Workshops

What is Generative AI?

February 4, 2025
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Via Zoom

This online workshop will explain what generative AI is and how it is being used in higher education. Resources for learning more about generative AI and campus guidance about its use will be featured.

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Writing Effective Generative AI Prompts

February 11, 2025
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Via Zoom

Description: Not sure how to get started with generative AI? This online workshop will help you practice writing prompts to get the results you need. Attendees are encouraged to login with their Onyen prior to the workshop at Copilot (click Sign In and then, depending on the prompts, EITHER select “Login with a work or school account” and login with your Onyen OR enter your onyen@ad.unc.edu email address and login with your Onyen).
Note: Copilot works best in the Edge browser.

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Scroll Smarter: Navigating Generative AI and Misinformation

February 18, 2025
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Via Zoom

Description: Hone your AI detection skills in this hands-on workshop taught via Zoom. Attendees will learn to distinguish authentic content from AI output via practical activities and real-world examples of AI-generated scams, deepfakes, and misinformation.

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GenAI Resume and interview workshop

February 25, 2025
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Via Zoom

Description: Learn to leverage GenAI tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT for crafting standout resumes and acing job interviews. Discover practical techniques to enhance your career development and make our job search more efficient and effective with AI-driven insights.

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This workshop is being co-sponsored by: Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship, Kenan-Flagler Career Centers (MBA Programs, Undergraduate Business Program), Gillings School of Global Public Health, and Honors Carolina.

Creating Images from Text with Generative AI

March 4, 2025
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Via Zoom

Description: Want to create stunning and realistic images from text? This session will give prompting tips to create that image you have in your mind.

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Leveraging Microsoft Copilot as a Study Partner

March 11, 2025
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Via Zoom

Description: Discover how to use Microsoft Copilot to summarize articles, create study guides, generate flashcards, and organize tasks.

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Generative AI Course

***NEW Course on Generative AI***

Course Title: IDST290.001 - Generative AI: Implications and Practical Applications 

When it is Offered: Spring 2025 Semester

Course Overview
This course provides students with practical skills to effectively use major generative AI tools, both across disciplines and within their specific fields. It covers the history and workings of these tools while helping students identify and interpret key issues related to their use. 

Who Should Take This Course
This course is ideal for students who are not exposed to generative AI through their regular studies, or for those graduating this spring who feel unprepared to use AI tools or discuss them with potential employers. All students will benefit from building a shared understanding of the AI tools they'll encounter during their time at Carolina. 

Prerequisites
This course is intended for students with limited experience using Gen AI tools, regardless of major. 

Course Format
To ensure accessibility, the course is offered as a 1-hour, online, asynchronous class. Grading will be based on a Pass/Low Pass/Fail scale. 

Instructor
Andy Lang, educator, performing musician and Associate Dean for IT in the College of Arts and Sciences. 

Contact Information
For more information, please contact Dr. Andy Lang at alang@unc.edu