Description
This interactive workshop introduces participants to the core concepts,
opportunities, and responsibilities associated with Generative AI,
building on the foundational knowledge explored in the self‑paced Using
GenAI at Leeds online course. Through a blend of short demonstrations,
guided discussion, and structured exploration, participants will develop
a clear conceptual understanding of how tools like Microsoft Copilot
work and how they can be applied safely and effectively within the
University of Leeds ecosystem.
The session acts as a stepping stone into more hands‑on workshops—such
as First Steps in Prompt Engineering—by giving participants the
conceptual, ethical, and institutional grounding needed to make
confident, informed use of AI in their roles.
Pre-work: There is an expectation that all participants will have
completed the online Using GenAI at Leeds found on Learning Pool.
Session Outline:
Activate – Building on prior learning
• Welcome, workshop aims, and links to the Using GenAI at Leeds course
• What do we already know about AI? Short knowledge activation activity
Build – Core knowledge & understanding
• What is Generative AI? Key concepts (LLMs, prompts, agentic AI)
• Generative AI at Leeds: Institutional approach, strategy, governance
• Introducing Microsoft Copilot: Access, security, and safe use
Create – Applying new understanding
• Ethical and sustainability considerations when using AI
• Introduction to prompt engineering frameworks
• Guided activity: Write your own prompt engineering framework, and test
it.
Connect – Preparing for further practice
• How this workshop supports future Copilot and prompting sessions
• Questions, reflection, and next steps
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Explain the core concepts underpinning Generative AI—including Large
Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and agentic AI—and describe
how these systems generate outputs.
(Bloom: Understand)
2. Summarise the University of Leeds’ institutional position, governance
principles, and strategic priorities regarding the use of Generative AI
(Bloom: Understand)
3. Identify and evaluate key ethical, legal, and environmental
considerations associated with the use of Generative AI, especially
within higher education contexts.
(Bloom: Analyse / Evaluate)
4. Access and use Microsoft Copilot safely within the University’s
secure digital environment and recognise the boundaries of responsible
use.
(Bloom: Apply)
5. Apply foundational prompt engineering frameworks to construct clear,
purposeful, and context appropriate prompts for their own professional
tasks.
(Bloom: Apply / Create)
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