Learning Lab Series: AI Unlocked

May 11, 2026

Time: 11:30 am-12:00 pm

Location: Remote via ZOOM

Instructor: Jesus Avalos

Maximum Enrollment: 50

This session focuses on the practical skill of prompt engineering—how to clearly and effectively communicate with generative AI tools to get better results. Participants are introduced to a simple prompting framework (Role, Goal, Context, Questions) and explore real-world examples relevant to higher education work. The session emphasizes hands-on practice and immediate application to participants’ own tasks and responsibilities .

Learning Outcomes / Objectives

• By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Explain why prompt quality directly affects AI output
• Use the Role–Goal–Context–Questions framework to structure an effective prompt
• Identify work tasks where improved prompting could save time or improve outcomes
• Draft a sample prompt tailored to their role

Who Is This For?

• Beginner to early-intermediate
• Ideal for participants who are curious about using AI tools but unsure how to get useful results

How Will the Learning Take Place?

• Brief instructional overview
• Facilitated discussion
• Individual and/or small-group practice writing prompts
• Group sharing and reflection

Pre-Activities

• No pre-work required
• Participants are encouraged (but not required) to come with one work-related task in mind