AI in Action: A Hands-On Workshop Using ChatGPT

Ready to move beyond the AI hype and build your skills and confidence with AI? This 90-minute hands-on session, presented by Emily Baillie and the Office of Community Engagement & Lifelong Learning, Lakehead University, is designed to help you explore the power of ChatGPT in a real, practical way—no matter your starting point.

You’ll leave with:

• A clearer understanding of how ChatGPT works
• Prompt strategies to get better results
• A completed real-world task (like drafting content, brainstorming ideas, or writing outreach)
• Tips, tools, and takeaways to use right away

Bring your laptop, tablet or smartphone, and get ready to build practical skills in a supportive environment. No tech background required. All are welcome.

Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Location: Lakehead University, Orillia Campus – Simcoe Hall, Room OA1022
Registration Fee: $35 + HST

For more information on the workshop, including facilitator details, please click here.