AI made human ™

How to Think, Learn & Create with AI and ChatGPT

A practical, people-first introduction to Artificial Intelligence, connection and chatbots

Facilitator: Lisa Guy
Designed using the Adrenalearn™ Learning Framework
Delivered in partnership with Southern REAP (Term 1 2026)

Artificial Intelligence is already part of everyday life — from our phones and search engines to the way we write, learn, and plan.
This short community course makes AI and ChatGPT easy to understand and enjoyable to explore.
In a friendly, hands-on setting, participants will learn how to use AI tools safely and creatively to save time, spark ideas, and strengthen confidence in the digital world.
Designed and facilitated by Lisa Guy using her Adrenalearn™ framework, the workshops build real skills through conversation, demonstration, and practice — helping people see AI as a partner in learning, work, and life.

Workshop Aim

To build digital confidence and practical skills by introducing everyday people to Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT in a supportive, hands-on environment — helping learners understand what AI is, how to use it safely and creatively, and how it can enhance communication, problem-solving, and lifelong learning.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Demystify AI — Explain in plain language what Artificial Intelligence is and identify common examples of how it already operates in daily life.
Use ChatGPT confidently — Navigate the ChatGPT interface and use effective prompts to generate clear, relevant, and creative responses.
Apply AI to real tasks — Demonstrate how generative AI can assist with practical activities such as writing, research, planning, and idea generation.
Evaluate information critically — Recognise AI’s limitations and risks, including bias, privacy, and accuracy, and apply strategies for responsible use.
Integrate learning into life and work — Reflect on personal or professional areas where AI can enhance productivity, learning, or creativity, and plan one concrete next step to continue experimenting safely and confidently.

Learn bravely. Ask curiously. Create with heart.

Course Summary

What It’s About ...

Curious about Artificial Intelligence

But not sure where to start?

This short, friendly workshop

makes AI and ChatGPT easy to understand

— no tech background required.

You’ll see how these tools already show up in daily life

and learn how to use them safely, creatively, and with confidence.

You’ll Learn

What AI really is (and isn’t)

How chatbots like ChatGPT work

— in plain language

How to write better prompts for smarter answers

Practical uses for home, study, and work

Staying safe, ethical, and informed online

Why It Matters -

Digital confidence gives us a seat at the table

These sessions help you turn curiosity into capability — saving time, sparking ideas, and making technology feel more human

I“AI isn’t about algorithms — it’s about people.

When we learn to ask better questions, we discover how powerful our own thinking can be.”— Lisa Guy

Program Structure

Workshop 1

– Meeting AI in Real Life

Purpose: Demystify AI and explore how it already shapes everyday experiences.

What AI actually is (and isn’t) — simple, relatable examples. What chatbots and generative AI do in everyday life. Real-world uses for home, work and learning. Limitations & risks — bias, misinformation, over-reliance. Staying safe online — privacy, fact-checking and digital footprints. Hands-on practice: guided prompts, assigning roles, writing, summarising, ideation

Reflection & wrap-up: What surprised you? What might you try this week?

Take-away: Prompt starter kit and reflection worksheet

Workshop 2

– Making AI Work for You

Purpose: Build confidence and creativity in using AI tools for personal, study, and work life.

Prompting with purpose — the anatomy of a good prompt. Creative and practical applications — travel, study, home admin, work. Thinking critically with AI — ethics and bias in plain terms. Using ChatGPT as a coach, teacher and collaborator. Small-group challenge: apply skills to a real-life scenario

Wrap-up & celebration: share results and next-step inspiration

Take-away: Prompt library and digital confidence checklist

Design Framework – Adrenalearn™

A seven-stage model for experiential learning and behaviour change:

Pre-Exposure – connect learners to real-world context

Globalisation – orient to the what and whyInitiation – build connection and safety

Elaboration – deliver content with demonstration and discussion

Incubation – reflect and internalise learning

Verification – evidence of learning and application

Celebration – closure and recognition of achievement

Why It Works

Strengthens digital confidence and inclusion

Encourages safe, ethical and informed AI use

Builds creative and critical thinking skills

Supports employability and lifelong learning

Facilitator - Lisa Guy brings 25 years in adult learning, HR, and community leadership. Her sessions are inclusive, interactive, and real-world focused — helping people see technology as something to explore, not fear. Lisa co-creates the course with Aio, her AI learning companion, modelling what human + AI collaboration looks like in action — balancing curiosity, clarity, and care.