AI Literacy: What You Need to Know and Do about AI

Section A
ALL1519-C      First 6 Weeks     Monday 3:00-4:20     Start Date 14-Sep

Grossman 106           Limit 25
Section B
ALL1524-C      Second 6 Weeks     Monday 3:00-4:20     Start Date  2-Nov
Grossman 106           Limit 25       REPEAT OF SECTION A

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere and it is rapidly reshaping our world. This course is designed to demystify AI with a focus on understanding what AI is, how to use it in everyday life, and how to critically evaluate and navigate AI hallucinations, biases and deepfakes. We will demonstrate the use of major AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, CoPilot, Perplexity and NotebookLM) and explore how they can be used for fun, creativity, learning, planning and support. Just as reading and writing were necessary to navigate the old world, AI literacy is required to navigate this new world. A class and resource library website will be available to supplement class activities. No technical expertise necessary.

Coordinator: Heather Wilson
Heather is a longtime educator and entrepreneur who holds a Ph.D. in Pastoral Psychology. She spent much of her career in the hospice field and founded and sold several successful companies, including an online education platform specifically for hospice professionals. Her lifelong interest in technology is now directed towards leveraging the massive capabilities of AI to save time, make life easier and navigate the challenges of aging.