We are excited to announce new professional development options aimed at enhancing your knowledge and skills in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI). Understanding AI and its applications is becoming increasingly important, and we want to ensure that our faculty and staff are well-prepared for the future.
AI Literacy and Fundamentals Professional Development Offerings
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- Phase 1: AI Literacy and Fundamentals
- When: July
- What: LinkedIn Learning Pathway covering essential AI concepts, benefits, and ethical considerations.
- Goal: Develop a foundational understanding of AI and its potential to enhance different roles.
- Phase 1: AI Literacy and Fundamentals
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- Phase 2: Applied AI Skills and Techniques
- When: To be announced (late summer/early Fall 2024)
- What: Training on integrating AI tools into your daily tasks.
- Goal: Develop practical AI skills tailored to various job functions across the university.
- Phase 2: Applied AI Skills and Techniques
Phase 1: AI Literacy and Fundamentals
A LinkedIn Learning Path containing a collection of videos introducing AI concepts has been developed for UW-Green Bay faculty and staff. The structure of the learning path gives you the option to complete the training on your own timeline and at your convenience. These videos are designed to be easily digestible and will help you build a solid understanding of AI.
How to Participate
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- Access LinkedIn Learning: Use your UW Green Bay credentials to log in to the Introduction to AI for UW-Green Bay Employees learning path.
- Watch the Videos: Watch the LinkedIn Learning Pathway videos at your own pace.
Why Participate?
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- Stay Current: AI is transforming various fields. By understanding AI, you’ll be better equipped to leverage its benefits in your role.
- Professional Growth: Enhance your skill set and stay competitive in the job market.
- Future-Proof Your Career: Gain insights into the future of work and how AI can play a role in your professional development.
Participation in this learning path is voluntary, but we highly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. Investing in learning about AI can make a significant difference in your professional growth.
We hope you find this professional development opportunity valuable and engaging. If you have any questions or need assistance accessing LinkedIn Learning, please feel free to reach out to Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu.
Microsoft Copilot
Did you know that Microsoft Copilot is available to all UW-Green Bay faculty, staff, and students with enhanced data protections when signed in with a UWGB account? Copilot is Microsoft’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) platform and can be used to generate written and visual content based on user prompts.
Unlike other commercial AI products, Copilot provides additional data protection and enhanced privacy when accessing it while being signed in with your UWGB account. Even so, you should not enter sensitive or confidential information into Microsoft Copilot.
Please see the Microsoft Copilot – Signing into Copilot with your UWGB account knowledge guide for more information.
Faculty & Instructional Staff
CATL has additional resources for faculty and instructional staff in the AI space. Please reach out to someone in CATL or visit their excellent blog to find out more on the subject.