How to Use AI Tools for Better Writing
Learn how to use AI tools to help you write better in this six-hour hands-on course. We'll explore popular AI writing helpers like ChatGPT and Claude. You'll see how these tools can fix grammar, can improve your writing style, and give you ideas when you're stuck. We'll practice using these AI assistants for different writing tasks. You'll learn what these tools can and can't do, and how to work with them to make your writing stronger and more creative.
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Wed 20 Aug
- TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying learners: $20.00 incl. GST
- $75.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Wed 20 Aug 19:00 - Wed 20 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Wed 27 Aug 19:00 - Wed 27 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Wed 03 Sep 19:00 - Wed 03 Sep 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
Learn how to use AI tools to help you write better in this six-hour hands-on course.
We'll explore popular AI writing helpers like ChatGPT and Claude. You'll see how these tools can fix grammar, can improve your writing style, and give you ideas when you're stuck. We'll practice using these AI assistants for different writing tasks.
You'll learn what these tools can and can't do, and how to work with them to make your writing stronger and more creative.
Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) 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.
Who should attend
- Bloggers and social media content creators
- People who write a lot for their job
- Business owners
- Anyone who wants to write better and faster
- Those curious about how AI can help with writing
- Writers looking for new ways to get ideas and be creative
Expected learning outcomes
- Know how to use AI writing tools like Claude and ChatGPT to help with your writing tasks
- Understand the basics of asking the right questions for better and personalised results
- Be able to use AI to check grammar, improve style, and get new ideas for your writing
- Have practice in using AI for different types of writing tasks, from essays to work emails
What to bring
Pen and paper for note-taking. You can either bring your own laptop or use the school PCs.
About your tutor
Jam Mayer is a seasoned digital marketing expert and educator with over two decades of experience. She runs two businesses and was a former lecturer in NZIE and Unitec. Her hands-on, interactive teaching style has earner her praise from students and professionals alike, ensuring participants leave her workshops with skills they can use right away.
