Join the League for Innovation and Strategies By Design for a series of dynamic 45-minute how-to sessions where we explore cutting-edge AI tools and their transformative applications in community colleges. Each session provides hands-on experience, live demonstrations, and best practices for ethical and responsible AI use in teaching, learning, and operations.

The following list includes free, members-only sessions. Click here to check your college’s membership status. These sessions will not be recorded.

Sessions are free to members, but registration is required. To receive registration information, log in to your account at www.league.org, select “Communication Preferences” from the “My Account” drop-down menu, and opt in to “Event Information” emails.

April 15, 2025, 2:00 PM Eastern – ChatGPT
Explore Conversational AI for Enhanced Learning

Dive into the world of ChatGPT, a conversational AI tool that can answer questions, spark ideas, and facilitate interactive learning.

What You'll Learn

• Core Features. Understand ChatGPT's natural language processing capabilities and its potential to augment your work
• Real-World Applications. See examples of using ChatGPT to generate lesson plans, stimulate discussions, and provide on-demand support for student inquiries.
• Integration Techniques. Learn strategies to incorporate ChatGPT into your day to day work, with tips on maintaining clarity and relevance in AI-driven communications.

Hands-On Experience. Engage in guided exercises where you'll practice prompting and refining responses to maximize ChatGPT's effectiveness in your academic environment.

Ethical Considerations. Discuss the importance of responsible AI usage and how to address potential biases in conversational outputs.

April 29, 2025, 2:00 PM Eastern – Google Notebook LLM
Streamline Research and Operations With AI

Discover Google Notebook LLM, an innovative tool designed to enhance academic research and streamline operational tasks through intelligent document summarization and data management.

What You'll Learn

• Navigating the Interface. Get familiar with the user-friendly design and powerful capabilities of the Notebook interface.
• Tool Capabilities. Explore how the tool can aggregate information, summarize large datasets, and generate insights that support both teaching and administrative processes.
• Practical Applications. Learn how to integrate Notebook LLM into your workflow—be it for preparing research materials, managing course content, or optimizing operational tasks.

Hands-On Experience. Participate in live demonstrations that walk you through creating, organizing, and extracting value from notebooks in real time.

Best Practices. Gain insights into maintaining data integrity, ensuring accurate summarization, and leveraging the tool for maximum productivity.

May 13, 2025, 2:00 PM Eastern – Claude
Harness Next-Generation AI for Transformative Education

Step into the future with Claude, a cutting-edge AI tool designed to support modern teaching and operations in community colleges.

What You'll Learn

• Innovative Features. Examine Claude’s advanced AI algorithms that support complex problem-solving and decision-making in educational contexts.
• Research Features. Understand how Claude can facilitate researching the latest trends and opportunities relevant to the community college.
• Operational Efficiency. Explore ways to use Claude for data analysis, resource management, and automating routine tasks, freeing up more time for educational innovation.

Hands-On Experience. Engage in interactive exercises that allow you to experiment with Claude’s functionalities in simulated classroom and administrative scenarios.

Ethical AI Use. Discuss frameworks for implementing Claude responsibly, ensuring transparency, accountability, and ethical considerations in its deployment.

May 20, 2025, 2:00 PM Eastern – The Power of Poe
Unlock Creative Potential with Intuitive AI

Unleash the creative and analytical capabilities of Poe, a tool designed to enrich classroom discussions and support innovative administrative strategies.

What You'll Learn

• Dynamic Features. Explore Poe’s ability to generate creative content, facilitate brainstorming sessions, and analyze trends for educational insights.
• Interactive Demonstrations. Witness live examples of how Poe can transform routine tasks into engaging activities, from generating discussion topics to crafting innovative projects.
• Integration Strategies. Learn methods to integrate Poe into both teaching and operational workflows, enhancing communication and fostering a culture of innovation.

Hands-On Experience. Work through real-world scenarios that demonstrate Poe’s versatility, with step-by-step guidance on optimizing its use in your environment.

Community Applications. Discover how Poe can support collaborative projects among students and faculty, promoting a more interactive and innovative campus community.

June 3, 2025, 2:00 PM Eastern – Don’t Be Perplexed by Perplexity
Demystify Complex AI With Practical Insights

This session is designed to break down the complexities of Perplexity, making its powerful AI capabilities accessible and practical for everyday academic use.

What You'll Learn

• Core Concepts. Understand the underlying technology of Perplexity and how it processes and synthesizes information to support effective decision-making.
• Feature Demonstration. See how Perplexity can be used to tackle complex questions, streamline research efforts, and enhance the overall learning experience.
• Integration Techniques. Receive practical advice on incorporating Perplexity into classroom discussions, administrative processes, and research projects.

Hands-On Experience. Participate in guided activities that demonstrate real-time problem-solving using Perplexity, with a focus on overcoming common challenges.

Ethical & Responsible Use. Engage in discussions on maintaining ethical standards, ensuring data privacy, and preventing misuse while leveraging AI for academic growth.

June 10, 2025, 2:00 PM Eastern – AI Lightning Jam Session
Collaborate and Innovate With AI Enthusiasts

Wrap up the series with an interactive AI Lightning Jam Session, where educators, administrators, and tech enthusiasts come together to exchange ideas, share success stories, and spark new innovations.

What You'll Learn

• Collaborative Exploration. Engage in breakout sessions and collaborative projects that encourage creative problem-solving using the AI tools introduced throughout the series.
• Real-World Application. Share and discuss case studies, brainstorm potential projects, and explore novel ways to integrate AI into the community college environment.
• Networking & Peer Learning. Connect with fellow participants to build a community of practice that extends beyond the session.

Interactive Experience. Participate in live demos, group discussions, and Q&A segments designed to address your specific challenges and interests in AI implementation.

Innovation and Ethics. Reflect on the ethical dimensions of AI innovation and develop guidelines for ensuring that new applications of AI are responsible, inclusive, and sustainable.