AI Fundamentals with Prompt-a-Thon – Focus on xAI’s Grok

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Course Overview

This course introduces participants to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and explores practical applications using xAI’s Grok. The morning session builds foundational understanding of AI concepts, explores how Grok works, and provides guided instruction on effective prompting within Grok’s interface.

In the afternoon, participants apply what they’ve learned in a collaborative Prompt-a-Thon, working in teams to design creative, AI-driven solutions to real workplace challenges using Grok. The session emphasizes hands-on practice, ethical awareness, and real-world problem-solving.

Who Should Attend

  • Professionals seeking to understand and apply AI tools like Grok in their daily workflows.
  • Employees from any department (no technical background required).

Course Objectives

    • Define AI and explain how it underpins large language models like Grok.
    • Describe how Grok operates within the xAI ecosystem and integrates with X (formerly Twitter).
    • Apply effective prompting techniques within Grok’s conversational interface.
    • Recognize use cases where Grok can enhance productivity, communication, and research.
    • Design and refine prompts to achieve specific goals (creative writing, summarization, analysis, etc.).
    • Collaboratively develop an AI-powered solution using Grok in a Prompt-a-Thon setting.
    • Reflect on ethical considerations such as bias, misinformation, and responsible AI use.

Course Outline

1 - Welcome & Course Overview

  • Instructor introductions and learning goals
  • Overview of the day’s agenda
  • Brief demo: “What can Grok do?”

2 - Introduction to AI Concepts

  • What is AI?
  • Common AI terminology (LLMs, tokens, hallucinations, context windows)
  • Overview of xAI and its mission
  • Examples of AI in daily life and business

3 - Understanding xAI’s Grok Concepts

  • What is Grok and how is it different from other LLMs?
  • Integration with X (formerly Twitter)
  • Strengths, limitations, and unique features
  • Ethical considerations in conversational AI

4 - Prompting in Grok

  • What makes a good prompt in Grok?
  • Prompt structure and refinement
  • Hands-on lab:
    • Instruction prompts
    • Question prompts
    • Role-based prompts
    • Contextual/few-shot prompts
    • Creative prompts (e.g., humor and tone leveraging Grok’s personality)
  • Practice activity: “Transform a vague prompt into a powerful one”

5 - Transition to Prompt-a-Thon

  • Overview of Prompt-a-Thon format and expectations
  • Team formation

6 - Kickoff & Instructions

  • Review Prompt-a-Thon goals
  • Explain deliverables and judging criteria

7 - Group Brainstorming

  • Identify real-world workplace challenges
  • Select one problem to solve using Grok

8 - Prompt Design & Iteration

  • Create, test, and refine prompts in Grok
  • Document prompt evolution and outcomes Grok

9 - Group Review & Presentation Prep Iteration

  • Choose best prompt examples
  • Prepare short presentation

10 - Presentations & Wrap-Up

  • Teams present their AI-driven solutions
  • Peer and facilitator feedback
  • Discussion: Key takeaways and next steps

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