- A laptop or tablet and charger.
- Access to your email for account setup.
- A question or task you want help with.
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ChatGPT and AI Beginners Jumpstart
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
From zero to confident.
Learn to log in, choose an AI tool, ask useful questions, and use AI safely. Practice with help from Joe McKenna. No experience needed.
A follow-up to Joe’s September 22 talk for the Alliance for Continued Learning.
What to bring
What you’ll learn
Get started
Create an account, log in, and find your way around.
Choose a tool
Compare ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. Pick one to start with.
Use it
Write a message, make a plan, or get something explained. Ask follow-up questions to improve the answer.
Stay safe
Know what to keep private and how to check AI’s answers.
Meet your instructor
Joe McKenna
Founder and CEO, CloudWise Academy
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an AI account?+
No. We’ll help you get started.
Will I get to practice?+
Yes. Bring your device and follow along.