Summary
The content in this Knowledge Article is based on the workshop outline for Incorporating AI Into Your Daily Routine. Its purpose is to serve as an introduction to using tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot to support everyday tasks. This material is not intended to be a comprehensive guide. Instead, it provides a starting point to help you begin exploring and integrating AI into your daily activities.
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This Knowledge Article introduces generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot and demonstrates how they can support everyday academic, professional, and personal tasks. It is designed as a starting point rather than a comprehensive guide. The goal is to help you explore, experiment, and begin integrating AI tools into your daily routine with confidence and care. Additional context and hands-on examples are provided in the Incorporating AI Into Your Daily Routine workshop.
What Is Generative AI?
Generative AI tools help you write, brainstorm, organize, analyze, and create content such as text, images, audio, and video. Think of AI as a collaborator that helps you get started, explore ideas, and save time. You make the final decisions.
Popular GenAI Tools
Free versions are available for most tools, with some limitations.
What Not to Share
Never enter or upload sensitive or identifiable information.
Do not include:
When AI Is Most Helpful
Use generative AI anytime you are:
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Writing or editing
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Brainstorming ideas
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Creating outlines or lists
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Summarizing articles or transcripts
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Planning lessons, meals, or trips
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Learning or reviewing complex topics
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Creating images or media
Writing Better Prompts
Use clear, natural language like you would in a conversation.
Strong prompts include:
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Your goal
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Context such as audience or purpose
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Expectations for tone, length, or style
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Resources to reference if needed
Example Prompt
“Write a friendly class announcement reminding students about an upcoming deadline. Keep it under 150 words and use an encouraging tone.”
Best Practices
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Verify important facts
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Expect occasional mistakes
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Ask follow up questions
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Refine and revise responses
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Combine ideas from multiple tools
Daily AI Challenge
Try using one AI tool each day for:
Afterward, ask:
“Why is this important to my work or studies?”
Manage Your Data in ChatGPT
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Profile icon
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Settings
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Data Controls
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Turn off “Improve the model for everyone” if desired
Recommended Newsletters and Resources
Key Takeaway
The best way to learn AI is to use it often. Experiment, question the results, and build your own judgment through hands-on experience.