Chill and Skill: Boost Your AI Smarts This Summer

Posted on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

AI tools are popping up everywhere—from schoolwork to job prep to your daily to-do list. But do you really know how they work, or how to use them well (and ethically)?

This summer, the library is offering two online workshops that break it all down in simple, practical ways.
🎓 Bonus: Attend a full session and you can request a certificate of attendance.

🚀 Why Join?

These workshops are all about giving you the basics—and the confidence—to use AI tools responsibly and effectively. You will:

✅ Learn how to use AI tools to support your studies (without crossing academic integrity lines)
✅ Discover real-world ways AI can save you time
✅ Boost your media literacy skills—so you’re not falling for fake news or sketchy sources
✅ Walk away with tips you can actually use

🧠 Workshop #1: AI at AC – A Beginner’s Guide to Generative AI

Want to know what ChatGPT can actually do? This workshop will help you figure out how to use AI tools in your research, writing, and studying—without breaking any academic integrity rules.

📅 May 21 | 2:00–3:00 PM – Register
📅 May 27 | 1:00–2:00 PM – Register
📅 June 4 | 2:00–3:00 PM – Register
📅 June 10 | 10:00–11:00 AM – Register

🔍 Workshop #2: Media Literacy in the AI Age

Not everything you find online is legit—especially in the age of AI-generated content. Learn how to spot misinformation and evaluate your sources using the C.R.A.A.P. test.

📅 May 20 | 12:00–1:00 PM – Register
📅 May 29 | 10:00–11:00 AM – Register
📅 June 5 | 10:00–11:00 AM – Register
📅 June 12 | 2:00–3:00 PM – Register

📚 See What Else Is on This Summer

These AI sessions are just part of our summer lineup! The Library is also offering workshops on research skills, citations, and more. Check out the full schedule here:

👉 algonquincollege.libguides.com/about/workshops

Got questions? Reach out to the Library—we’re here to help you make the most of your academic journey.


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