Introduction:
This training series is designed to equip you with the fundamental skills to confidently navigate and utilize three powerful AI assistants: Gemini, Copilot, and ChatGPT. We’ll start with the basics of each platform, building a strong foundation that will enable you to explore their incredible potential. While we’ll focus on core functionalities, we’ll also touch upon the exciting possibilities of more elaborate functions, such as creating images, crafting detailed documents, and leveraging Deep Seek information (where applicable). The world of AI is rapidly evolving, and this training will provide you with the essential tools to adapt and thrive as these platforms continue to expand. Get ready to unlock new levels of productivity, creativity, and access to Check out our courses!
Gemini by Google: Your Conversational Partner
Gemini, developed by Google, is an innovative AI assistant that enables you through engaging text-based interactions. Imagine having a dynamic conversation with Google itself to effortlessly access information, generate text, and accomplish a wide range of tasks. This training will open the door to a world of possibilities, making information and assistance more accessible than ever before.
- The Basics: Gemini responds to your text-based prompts – your questions or requests. It then provides helpful text-based responses, drawing upon Google’s vast and ever-expanding knowledge base.
- Specifics for Screen Reader Users:
- Access Points: You can access Gemini through a web browser (gemini.google.com) or within Google Workspace applications like Gmail and Docs. We’ll explore these access points to maximize your flexibility.
- Navigation: This training will emphasize the use of standard web navigation commands (Tab, Shift+Tab, Arrow keys, Headings) to efficiently navigate the Gemini interface. We’ll clearly identify the key areas: the prompt input field and the response area, ensuring a smooth and intuitive experience.
- Prompting: We’ll guide you in crafting clear and concise text-based prompts to effectively communicate your needs to Gemini. We’ll start with simple, enabling examples, such as “Write a short email reminder for a meeting tomorrow at 10 AM” or “Summarize the key points of this article.”
- Reading Responses: You’ll learn essential screen reader commands to navigate and comprehend Gemini’s text-based responses. We’ll cover techniques for reading line by line, by paragraph, and navigating by headings, enabling you to access information quickly and efficiently.
- Training Action Points:
1. Accessing the Gemini Web Interface: We’ll begin by directly accessing Gemini at gemini.google.com, focusing on mastering basic navigation and identifying crucial elements using your screen reader.
2. Writing Simple Text-Based Prompts: We’ll empower you to write and submit basic prompts for tasks like drafting emails and generating short texts. You’ll gain a solid understanding of how to interpret and utilize Gemini’s text-based output.
3. Introducing Basic Information Retrieval: We’ll demonstrate how to pose simple factual questions and effectively navigate the resulting text-based answers using screen reader commands. This will unlock Gemini’s potential as a valuable research and learning tool.
Copilot by Microsoft: Your Productivity Partner
Microsoft Copilot is an intelligent AI assistant seamlessly integrated into the Windows operating system (Windows 11) and Microsoft 365 applications. This training will inspire you to enhance your productivity within the tools you already use and love, such as Word and Outlook. Get ready to experience a new level of efficiency and streamlined workflows.
- The Basics: Copilot works directly within Microsoft applications. For instance, in Word, you can ask Copilot to help you write or summarize text. In Outlook, you can request assistance in drafting email replies.
- Specifics for Screen Reader Users:
- Accessing Copilot: Copilot can be accessed from your Windows operating system and within Microsoft 365 applications. The interface and how Copilot features are announced may vary depending on the specific application. We’ll clarify these nuances for a seamless experience.
- Navigation: This training will provide clear guidance on accessing the Copilot pane or features within each application using keyboard shortcuts and screen reader commands specific to that application (e.g., Alt + Windows Key + C often opens Copilot).
- Prompting: You’ll learn how to craft effective prompts within the context of the application you’re using. For example, in Word, you’ll discover how to highlight text and ask Copilot to “summarize this.” In Outlook, you’ll explore how to “suggest a reply to this email.”
- Reading Responses: This training will guide you on how screen readers announce Copilot’s suggestions and how to seamlessly integrate them into your documents or emails using keyboard commands.
- Training Action Points:
1. Navigating Copilot Across Applications: We’ll start by accessing the Copilot interface from the Windows operating system and then move into practical applications within productivity tools like Microsoft Word, demonstrating how to access and interact with Copilot using screen reader commands.
2. Practicing Contextual Prompting: We’ll guide you in using Copilot with simple prompts that are directly relevant to the existing content within the application (e.g., summarizing selected text in Word, suggesting email replies in Outlook).
3. Demonstrating Integration of Suggestions: We’ll show you how to efficiently review and accept or modify Copilot’s text-based suggestions using keyboard commands within the Microsoft application, ensuring you maintain full control over your work.
ChatGPT by OpenAI: Your Text Generation Powerhouse
ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, is a remarkable AI model renowned for its ability to generate human-like text in response to your prompts. It’s a versatile tool that can be used for a wide range of writing tasks and information retrieval. Prepare to unlock your creative and communication potential.
- The Basics: You interact with ChatGPT primarily through a text-based interface, typing prompts and receiving text-based responses.
- Specifics for Screen Reader Users:
- Accessing ChatGPT: ChatGPT is primarily accessed through a web browser (chat.openai.com) or dedicated desktop/mobile applications. For this foundational training, we’ll focus on using the web interface.
- Navigation: This training will emphasize the use of standard web navigation commands to locate the prompt input field and the area where responses appear. We’ll provide clear and concise instructions to ensure ease of use.
- Prompting: You’ll learn how to write clear and detailed text-based prompts to achieve optimal results from ChatGPT. We’ll begin with simple, confidence-building requests, such as “Write a short thank you note” or “Explain the water cycle in simple terms.”
- Reading Responses: This training will guide you on how to effectively read ChatGPT’s text-based responses using screen reader commands. Because responses can sometimes be lengthy, we’ll highlight efficient navigation techniques to help you quickly find the information you need.
- Training Action Points:
1. Exploring the ChatGPT Web Interface: We’ll begin by navigating chat.openai.com, focusing on mastering basic navigation and identifying the prompt box and response area using your screen reader.
2. Practicing Clear and Direct Prompting: We’ll guide you in writing simple prompts for various text generation tasks, emphasizing the importance of clarity in your requests and ensuring you understand the text-based output.
3. Introducing Basic Question Answering: We’ll demonstrate how to ask simple factual questions and efficiently navigate the text-based answers provided by ChatGPT using screen reader commands.
Conclusion:
This training series is your gateway to the exciting world of AI assistants. By mastering the basics of Gemini, Copilot, and ChatGPT, you’ll gain valuable skills that will empower you in your personal and professional life. Remember that these platforms are continually evolving, and the skills you acquire here will provide a strong foundation for future learning and adaptation. We’re thrilled to embark on this journey with you!