How to Use AI for Effective Research
Discover how to use AI to make your research easier and better in this hands-on six hour course. Learn to use tools like Perplexity AI that go beyond regular search engines like Google.
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Wed 05 Mar
- TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying learners: $20.00 incl. GST
- $75.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Wed 05 Mar 19:00 - Wed 05 Mar 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Wed 12 Mar 19:00 - Wed 12 Mar 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Wed 19 Mar 19:00 - Wed 19 Mar 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
Discover how to use AI to make your research easier and better in this hands-on six hour course.
Learn to use tools like Perplexity AI that go beyond regular search engines like Google.
We'll show you how to ask the right questions, understand AI answers, and use these skills for school, work, or personal projects. You'll practice using AI tools to find information faster and more accurately. This will save you time and improve your research results.
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?
- Students who wish to improve their research skills
- Those whose jobs involve finding information
- Teachers and researchers looking for easier ways to gather information
- Business owners
- Anyone interested in more effective methods for finding information online
- Those who want to use AI to help with everyday questions and learning
Expected learning outcomes
- Gain confidence in using AI tolls like Perplexity AI to find information quickly and easily
- Be able to ask AI the right questions to get helpful answers
- Understand how to check if information from AI sources is correct and useful
- Be able to use AI to help with research for school, work and personal projects
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.
