Accelerate Your Learning with ChatGPT

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Free Online Course (Audit)
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English
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4 hours 51 minutes
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On-Demand
Level

Beginner
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Overview

Transform your approach to learning with AI! "Accelerate Your Learning with ChatGPT" brings together two legendary professors on Coursera, Barbara Oakley and Jules White, to guide you through the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, learning strategies, and generative AI. Discover how your brain learns and how to effectively use ChatGPT to support your cognitive abilities. You'll learn to create engaging study hooks, connect ideas to personal experiences, and expand your working memory capacity using AI. The course covers crucial topics like effective prompting techniques, multimodal learning with images, and leveraging AI for personalized practice and feedback. What sets this course apart is its emphasis on preserving critical thinking skills while harnessing AI's potential. You'll explore why memorization remains vital in the AI era and how to use ChatGPT to foster curiosity and motivation. By the course's end, you'll possess a toolkit of practical strategies to improve your learning efficiency across various fields, equipping you for success in our increasingly AI-augmented world.

Syllabus

GenAI Landscape and Neural Networks — Parallels in Machine and Human Learning

The world of Generative AI is evolving at a breakneck pace, with new foundational models emerging from tech giants almost daily. But how do these AI systems relate to our own brains, and what can they teach us about learning? In this module, we'll explore the fascinating parallels between neural networks in AI and the human brain. We'll demystify the landscape of Generative Artificial Intelligence ("GenAI"), from OpenAI's ChatGPT to Google's, Meta's, and other tech leaders' offerings, understanding how these models mirror and enhance our own cognitive processes. You'll discover how AI's approach to processing information can shed light on our own learning mechanisms. We'll delve into the power of metaphors in both machine and human understanding, and examine how AI is reshaping our approach to knowledge acquisition. By the end of this module, you'll have a clearer picture of the GenAI ecosystem and gain insights into how these powerful tools can transform your own learning journey. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or a curious learner, this module will provide you with a unique perspective on the intersection of artificial and human intelligence.

AI-Enhanced Learning Strategies — Retrieval, Motivation, and Cognitive Amplification

Harnessing the power of GenAI isn't just about understanding the technology—it's about revolutionizing how we learn and think. In this module, we'll dive into practical, AI-enhanced strategies that can supercharge your learning process. We'll explore how GenAI can transform traditional study techniques, turning them into powerful tools for knowledge acquisition and retention. From AI-powered flashcards to curiosity-sparking prompts, you'll gain hands-on experience with tools that can enhance your learning journey. We'll also delve into how GenAI can act as a creative catalyst, helping you generate ideas and make connections you might never have considered before. By the end of this module, you'll have a toolkit of AI-enhanced learning strategies that can help you learn more efficiently, retain information longer, and think more creatively. Whether you're a student, a professional, or a lifelong learner, this module will equip you with cutting-edge techniques to thrive in the age of AI. Get ready to reimagine what's possible in your learning journey!

Taught by

Dr. Jules White and Dr. Barbara Oakley

Reviews

5.0 rating, based on 22 Class Central reviews

4.8 rating at Coursera based on 328 ratings

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Pat Bowden @pat

Another excellent course from Barbara Oakley, this time collaborating with AI expert Jules White.

I am familiar with and use AI but this course gave me plenty of different ideas to make more of the technology, both in the workplace and for learning. I can see myself returning to the videos in the future, to refresh and continue improving my skills.

Thank you for this course!
Anonymous

“Accelerate Your Learning with ChatGPT” is a inspiring and thought provoking course that redefines how we should approach learning in the age of artificial intelligence. Barbara Oakley and Jules White delve into the intersection of neuroscience, l…

“Accelerate Your Learning with ChatGPT” is a inspiring and thought provoking course that redefines how we should approach learning in the age of artificial intelligence. Barbara Oakley and Jules White delve into the intersection of neuroscience, learning strategies, and generative AI.

The course delivers its promise to enhance cognitive abilities using ChatGPT. Offers practical insights into how our brains learn and how AI can support and expand our learning capacities. The course is structured into comprehensive modules, each designed to build an understanding of effective learning techniques and AI integration.

A key emphasis lies with application of critical thinking and the preservation of essential cognitive skills in an AI-driven world. It challenges the notion that AI might replace human intellect, instead showcasing how tools like ChatGPT can augment our natural abilities. The course encourages learners to create engaging study hooks, connect ideas to personal experiences, and use AI to expand working memory capacity.

The course’s exploration of effective prompting techniques and multimodal learning with images is particularly thought-provoking. It highlights the importance of curiosity and motivation in the learning process, demonstrating how AI can be a powerful ally in fostering these qualities.

By the end of the course, learners are equipped with a toolkit of practical strategies to improve learning efficiency across various fields. This course is not just about learning how to use ChatGPT; it’s about transforming your approach to learning itself. It inspires a new way of thinking, where AI and human intellect work hand in hand to achieve greater capabilities.
Anonymous

I have been interested in genAI development for some time now, and have bought and read Barbara's books, done in Coursera the Learning How to Learn course, and also Ethan Mollick's book and newsletter.
This course sort of sums everything up, and brings up to date the best ways of communicating and using AI, which is, I believe, the whole point.
Clear, concise and illuminating, it was all I expected from Coursera and the teachers.
Anonymous

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful course. I have used ChatGPT once or twice before but was not a frequent user. Taking this course allow me to become more comfortable with the knowledge of accessing it and that I know how to use it and that I know w…

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful course. I have used ChatGPT once or twice before but was not a frequent user. Taking this course allow me to become more comfortable with the knowledge of accessing it and that I know how to use it and that I know what I am doing. But most importantly, learning how to maximize your usage of it and with awesome and amazing prompts, interact with it where you ask for feedback or how to better phrase your question/request so that it can provide you with better more specific answers is just so exciting and amazing. This course is GREAT!!! You don't have to know much about ChatGPT just that it exist...so don't allow the fact that you may not know anything about it discourage you from signing up for it. I hope you sign up and all the very best to you.
Anonymous

I had just watched two YouTube interviews (Yuval Noah Harari and Mo Gawdat) on AI and came to an understanding that while AI may not replace us, those who don't learn to use it effectively will be replaced by those who do. Hmm. As a devote of life-long learning and MOOCS, when Class Central informed me about this course, I was ready. I've always felt that learning how we learn is the key to the city of knowledge, and I'd taken Prof. Oakley's MOOC. This class gave me exactly what I need to understand to take the next step and start putting AI to better use. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to learn!
Anonymous

This course is for everybody who believes that AI takes away your job/life/knowledge. Excellent content and great lecturers. I took all the Barbara Oakley courses and learned a lot with Jules White. Both are charismatic, great teachers who can make you believe that you actually can learn something and develop. It gives you a feeling of having fun and, at the same time, doing something that has meaning. I loved this.
Anonymous

Interesting ideas on extra ways to interact with AI models (not just ChatGPT, of course) and improve your learning.
Not a lot, but well enough to be worth the time spent. I watched most of it in 1.6 to 2x - it is bit slow otherwise.
I had already Learning How to Learn (very good) and now I have added a few other courses by Dr. Jules White to my list.
Cindy Schilling

Before taking this course, I didn't know anything about Generative AI. This course caught me up quickly and inspired me to get more in-depth knowledge of how I can benefit from Gen AI.

"Accelerate Your Learning with ChatGPT" is an valuable introduction to the subject! Dr. Barb Oakley and Dr. Jules White are excellent and inspiring teachers.
Anonymous

I'm a long-time fan of "Learning How to Learn" and Dr. Oakley, so was happy to hear about this new course.

Wow. This completely changed the way I look at and interact with AI chatbots. I can't recommend it enough. You will find yourself excited to work with AI in all sorts of new ways that will enhance your day-to-day activities.
Anonymous

Una inteligente manera de entrar a la AI.

Aprendí los elementos básicos del tema . Se hace necesario subir un escalón mas.

Me atrajo, inicialmente, el nombre de la doctora Barbara, a quien conocí en otros cursos, y que tiene una gran capacidad para trasmitir el conocimiento.
Conocí al Dr. White y es un gran expositor.
Anonymous

Barb's way of teaching meets perfectly my understanding (and doing) of a learner and teacher (of foreign languages). I also liked to see video's from 'Learning how to learn' again octopus and backing up a car).
Jules is excellent as well in explaining and illustrating.
I highly recommend this course.
Anonymous

It would be perfect if there is a separate thread/appendix for the example prompt the professor gave because the screen he shared is small and the use might not be interested to hear the whole example out looking at the screen of ChatGPT with tiny texts
John Deuling

I really liked this course. Actually I almost could not stop going to the next lesson. It gave me a lot of ideas and understanding how you can use generative AI to accelerate my learning. It is definitely a starting point to explore this further.
Anonymous

Very interesting course with practical knowledge. I highly recommend to join if you would like to understand how generative AI works. Metaphors, creative approach to difficult engineering topics help to understand better the newest technology.
Anonymous

Extremely interesting and helpful. I've learnt so much about how to use generative AI effectively. It has taken my ability to use it in my studies to a whole new level. Proff. Barbara Oakley and Jules White are brilliant lecturers.
Anonymous

It was a fantastic introduction to A.I. chatbot and how to utilize the strengths of it. All in a short course with a lot knowledge and wisdom packed in it. Great instructors, very inspiring. Thank you.
Anonymous

Eye opener course, very practical, very clear. Professor Oakley’s presentations are excellent! I have already put into practice things I learnt in the course and it is really good. Thank you very much!
Anonymous

Learned about the course through Barb's weekly newsletter. The course did not disappoint. Finished in a day. For beginners but a great refresher.
Anonymous

Easy to follow; valuable application techniques; keep my attention; tools to copy then save elsewhere; fun presentation ideas. Excellent content
Anonymous

This course opened new doors for me to explore how to use Gen AI to stimulate my learning experience! Loved it and highly recommended!