Welcome to AI

Generative AI is everywhere, but it can be intimidating to get started. There are so many options available, even choosing which AI platform to use can be daunting. In this workshop delivered September 26, we discussed the basics of using generative AI, including what it is, how it works, and what tools are available. We also worked hands-on with a few generative AI tools to learn the basics of AI prompting while creating text and images.

Resources

Tools

• OpenAI GPT-4o
• Claude Sonnet 3.5
• Pi AI
• Goblin Tools
• Microsoft Copilot (sign in with NIU credentials)
• Perplexity
• Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Express
  • Creative Campus Information for NIU Faculty
• Blackboard AI Design Assistant (available to anyone at NIU with the instructor or TA role in a course)

Learn More

• CITL AI Quick Start Guide
• Wharton AI Horizons Webinar Series
• WMU Resources on AI
• Effective Prompts for AI: The Essentials (MIT)