Feeling unsure about using AI tools like Microsoft Copilot? You’re not alone, and these workshops are designed just for you! This series of beginner-friendly 30-minute sessions will introduce faculty and staff to Microsoft Copilot Chat, the College’s supported generative AI tool, and will help participants build confidence step-by-step. No prior experience needed!
For each topic we’re hosting an in-person and a virtual session. Registration is appreciated but not required. We hope you can join us.
- In-person sessions will be held in Kauke 243. This classroom is a Mac desktop computer lab. You are welcome to bring a laptop or login to a lab computer with your College credentials.
- Virtual sessions will be hosted in a Microsoft Teams meeting. Registrants will receive a calendar event with the meeting link.
Questions? Reach out to an Ed Tech staff member.
Session 1: Getting Started with Copilot Chat
Learn the essentials of Copilot Chat – how to ask questions, use memory, integrate file content, and organize ideas with Pages. See the Agenda: Intro Copilot Chat Handout
If you are not able to attend, we suggest watching the first 7+ minutes of this YouTube video How to Use the NEW Microsoft Copilot Chat – Tips & Tricks to Save You Time made by a Group Product Manager on the Microsoft Education engineering team.
- Tuesday, November 18 from 11-11:30a.m. (in-person)
- Wednesday, November 19 from noon-12:30p.m. (Teams meeting)
Session 2: Introduction to Prompt Engineering
Discover how to craft clear, effective prompts using Role, Task, Context, and Format for better results.
- Wednesday, December 3 from noon-12:30p.m. (in-person) | Register
- Friday, December 5 from noon-12:30p.m. (Teams meeting) | Register
Session 3: Creating Images with Copilot Chat
Turn ideas into visuals! Learn how to generate images with simple prompts and creative styles.