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Does your web presence need a makeover? Want to perfect your photos in Photoshop? Interested in creating your own podcast? The R.B. House Undergraduate Library offers free workshops each semester to teach you these things and more!
SkillfUL Tech Workshops will be held via Zoom or in person at the Undergraduate Library. We will introduce you to some of the latest digital tools that you can use in class, on the job, or for fun!
Registration is required for all SkillfUL workshops.
Creating an Academic Poster in Microsoft PowerPoint
Description:
This session will concentrate on the mechanics of creating an academic poster in PowerPoint. Learn to create guidelines, set styles, and how to incorporate images into your poster. Knowledge of PowerPoint is not required, but highly recommended.
Can't attend in person? This presentation will be recorded and a link to the recording will be sent to registrants.
- Date:
- March 13, 2025
- Time:
- 3:00 - 4:00pm
- Location:
- via Zoom
- Presenter:
- Lynn Eades
- Registration:
- Register on Heel Life for CLE credit
Register via the Library Events Calendar
Generative AI Workshops
What is Generative AI?
Description: 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.
- Date:
- February 4, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Location:
- Via Zoom
- Presenter:
- Michele Hayslett
- Registration:
Writing Effective Generative AI Prompts
Description: 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.
- Date:
- February 11, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Location:
- Via Zoom
- Presenter:
- Michele Hayslett
- Registration:
Scroll Smarter: Generative AI and Misinformation
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.
- Date:
- February 18, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Location:
- Via Zoom
- Presenter:
- Dayna Durbin
- Registration:
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GenAI Resume and Interview Workshop
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..
- Date:
- February 25, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Location:
- Via Zoom
- Presenter:
- Cole Hargrove and Nancy Lovis
- Registration:
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Creating Images from Text with Generative AI
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.
This class was scheduled to be held on March 4, but has been postponed until March 25.
- Date:
- March 25, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Location:
- Via Zoom
- Presenter:
- Lynn Eades
- Registration:
- Register on Heel Life for CLE credit
Register via the Library Events Calendar -
Leveraging Microsoft Copilot as a Study Partner
Description:
Discover how to use Microsoft Copilot to summarize articles, create study guides, generate flashcards, and organize tasks.
Can't attend in person? This presentation will be recorded and a link to the recording will be sent to registrants.
- Date:
- March 11, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Location:
- Via Zoom
- Presenter:
- Cole Hargrove
- Registration:
- Register on Heel Life for CLE credit
Register via the Library Events Calendar