Use AI to Learn, Research and Write Better
Learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and NotebookLM to support three key skills: learning new topics, doing better research and writing more clearly. This course shows you how to understand information based on your learning style, summarise long documents, explore topics in depth with reliable sources, and use AI to draft, rewrite or refine your writing. It’s a practical workshop built for everyday learners, professionals and anyone wanting to make sense of information more easily.
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Mon 08 Jun
- TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying learners $45.00 incl. GST
- $85.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Mon 08 Jun 19:00 - Mon 08 Jun 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Mon 15 Jun 19:00 - Mon 15 Jun 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Mon 22 Jun 19:00 - Mon 22 Jun 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Mon 29 Jun 19:00 - Mon 29 Jun 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) course fee subsidy
This course offers a course fee subsidy through funding from the TEC for:
- NZ citizens;
- Those who hold a residency-class visa;
- Individuals granted refugee status;
- In some cases spouses of NZ citizens and permanent migrants may also qualify - please contact the office to enquire.
Conditions:
- Registrants must be aged 16 years or older.
- Registrants must not be currently enrolled at a secondary school.
- You should attend at least 80% of your classes to qualify for a fee subsidy.
- We need to collect extra information such as age, ethnicity, educational achievement and gender for statistical purposes.
- You must provide evidence of NZ citizenship, residency or refugee status.
If you are unable to meet these conditions, please contact the office to discuss your situation.
About the course
Learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and NotebookLM to support three key skills: learning new topics, doing better research and writing more clearly. This course shows you how to understand information based on your learning style, summarise long documents, explore topics in depth with reliable sources, and use AI to draft, rewrite or refine your writing. It’s a practical workshop built for everyday learners, professionals and anyone wanting to make sense of information more easily.
Prerequisite
You'll get the most from this course if you're comfortable with basic computer tasks like web browsing, creating accounts, copy-and-paste, and using email.
What to bring
A laptop is recommended so you have the option to use some of your own files during the exercises. If you don’t have a laptop, there will be desktop computers in the classroom for you to use.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Use AI to explain topics in a way that matches your learning style
- Summarise articles, PDFs, emails and long texts
- Do deeper research with citations and source links
- Compare information from different AI tools and check accuracy
- Write clearer reports, emails and documents with AI support
- Create study notes, reading guides and organised learning materials
Who should attend
- Students and adult learners wanting clearer understanding
- Anyone who reads long documents for work or study
- Professionals who research, analyse or write
- Parents helping their kids with school work
- Anyone overwhelmed by too much information
About your tutor
Jam Mayer is an AI consultant and educator with two decades of experience in digital strategy. She trains teams and business owners in practical AI automation and workflow design. Jam doesn't just teach AI. She builds with it, creating multi-agent workflows, vibe-coded applications and automation systems for clients. Her teaching style accommodates varied learning styles
