OM DENNE EPISODE
In this episode, Zia Hassan and Audrey Ellis are joined by Allison Dolan Wilson, the Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Northern Essex Community College. Allison explores how AI, particularly ChatGPT, can streamline her tasks, enhance creativity, and support decision-making in her role. Watch as we dive deep into practical applications of AI for non-credit programs, discuss using AI as a thought partner, and offer actionable tips on leveraging AI for educational advancement. Key Takeaways: • Learn how to use AI as a thought partner for decision-making. • Discover the importance of customizing AI use for specific needs and audiences. • Understand how to balance AI with human input to keep the human element central. • Explore practical examples of AI applications in non-credit program development. Benefits of Watching: • Gain insights into practical AI applications in education. • Learn how to enhance your creativity and efficiency with AI. • Understand how to integrate AI tools into your professional workflows. • Get tips on fine-tuning AI prompts for better results. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of AI Fishbowl! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to AI Fishbowl 0:27 - Welcome by Audrey Ellis and Zia Hassan 1:06 - Introducing Allison Dolan Wilson 1:37 - Allison’s Goals for Using AI 2:09 - Key Takeaways for Listeners 2:43 - Using AI as a Thought Partner 3:14 - Allison Rates Her AI Experience 3:45 - Identifying Important Tasks for AI 4:23 - Streamlining Non-Credit Program Development 5:25 - Decision-Making with AI 6:23 - Balancing Community and Student Needs 7:22 - Preferred Outputs from AI 8:28 - Choosing AI Tools and Understanding Their Limitations 9:34 - Importance of Fact-Checking AI Outputs 10:03 - Crafting Effective AI Prompts 11:06 - Explaining Prompt Structure 12:37 - Providing Context in Prompts 13:56 - Setting Parameters for AI 16:25 - Asking Clarifying Questions 17:34 - Understanding Context Embedding in AI 19:04 - Differences in AI Versions 20:03 - Filling in Additional Context 21:06 - Using AI for Validation and Decision-Making 22:12 - Estimating Costs and Resources 23:20 - Evaluating AI Suggestions 25:00 - Using AI for Program Development 27:30 - Comparing AI Suggestions with Competitors 28:43 - Creating Deliverables with AI 29:33 - Considering Program Length in Decisions 30:38 - Reviewing Executive Summary and Table 31:15 - Next Steps and Iterations with AI 32:26 - Importance of Human Validation 33:16 - Using AI for Writing and Rewording 33:50 - Learning to Trust AI 34:27 - Using AI for Career Coaching and Resumes 35:51 - Responding to AI Feedback 36:21 - Customizing AI Responses for Different Audiences 37:17 - Balancing Different Roles and Contexts in AI Use 38:25 - Setting Custom Instructions in AI 39:21 - Final Thoughts from Allison 40:23 - Benefits of Starting with AI 41:38 - Closing Remarks from Zia and Audrey 43:24 - Discussing Recent AI Developments and Events
Music: Bloom by Liqwyd
