Topics: Everyday Uses of AI and Intro to Chatting with AI
Date & Time: Friday, November 6, 2026 | 9:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Location: RSVP of Dane County Office, 6501 Watts Rd, Madison, WI
Cost: Free (Includes complimentary coffee, donuts & light lunch)
Registration: Limited to 10 participants. Please register only if you are certain you can attend: Online Registration Form.
Devices: Bring your smartphone and/or laptop (or borrow one of our Windows laptops) if you’d like to try chatting with AI as we move through the class
Parking: Available on the street and in the lot behind the building
Finding Us: Take the elevator to the 2nd floor, then turn right and go to the end of the hallway, or take the stairs, then turn left and go to the end of the hallway.
Questions? TechSkills@rsvpdane.org
Event Schedule & Classes
- 9:45 AM: Welcome Coffee & Donuts
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Everyday Uses of AI
This class will show you the ways AI is already present in everyday tasks and how it is used in everything from voice assistants to customer service and healthcare. We’ll look at common applications of AI across multiple industries and discuss ways you too can take advantage of this influential technology. - 11:00 AM – 11:10 AM: Short Break
- 11:10 AM – 12:15 PM: Intro to Chatting with AI
In this class, we’ll explore tips for using generative AI chat programs, such as Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot, so you can make them work for you. You’ll learn how to write questions and statements, called prompts in AI-speak, that are specific and effective at getting helpful responses. Whether you plan to use them at work, for personal projects, or just for fun, we’ll show you how this tech can help you with all sorts of tasks. We’ll also cover best practices for privacy and security so you can be a confident user. - 12:15 PM: Light Lunch & Networking
Volunteer & Additional Resources
- Become a Volunteer Senior Planet Trainer: If you are comfortable using tech and enjoy helping others, email TechSkills@rsvpdane.org to learn about volunteering!
- More Info: View upcoming local classes at rsvpdane.org/events or national resources at SeniorPlanet.org.