Library Introduction to AI: Your first steps down the rabbit hole of these new digital disruptive technologies

Course description

Embark on a thrilling 90-minute journey into the uncharted territories of AI, where the Wild West serves as our metaphorical backdrop. Gain a panoramic view of the alluring rewards and treacherous pitfalls that lie ahead as we demonstrate a wide range of new tools and discuss topics such as copyright, data privacy, and intellectual property - lassoing the ethical challenges accompanying this transformative technology.

In this immersive session, we will equip attendees with the vital knowledge and skills to navigate the AI frontier with surer footing than they had before. Discover how AI can potentially transform and augment instructional design and resource creation while discussing the risks and pitfalls that may unsaddle us on our journey.

Don't forget to bring your own device to immerse fully in the experience... it is sure to be a wild ride! 

Facilitator

Julian Ridden, APAC Solutions Director at Cidi Labs.

Julian is an avid technologist, instructional designer and educator, passionate about open education and emerging technologies that enable educators to create dynamic and engaging learning environments at scale. He firmly believes in the role of technological innovation in education while ensuring that the technology is implemented to support teaching and learning while also making educators' lives easier.

Julian works closely with academic staff at many educational institutions across the Asia Pacific, helping them get the most out of their online learning environments. Currently working at Cidilabs, creating great things within Canvas LMS, Julian has over 25 years of experience in Edtech and tech-enabled pedagogy with a wide range of K12, Tertiary and vocational clients.

Type of course

Workshop

Who should attend

This workshop is tailored for educators, researchers, instructional designers, knowledge managers and any staff wanting to explore the untamed possibilities of generative AI tools at Flinders.

Prerequisites / assumed knowledge

None

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