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Accelerate Your Learning with ChatGPT

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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

4.9 rating, based on 37 Class Central reviews

4.8 rating at Coursera based on 550 ratings

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  • Profile image for Pat Bowden
    Pat Bowden @pat
    257
    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!
  • Profile image for Ronny De Winter
    Ronny De Winter @RonnyDeWinter
    367
    Using ChatGPT as your learning coach can transform your learning practices and allow you to personalise your learning trajectory.
    Use it as supplementary memory, a help in retrieval practice, looking for key concepts, summarising, getting provocative questions, ...
    This course teaches you to use ChatGPT, or any other LLM, as your teaching assistant, with good prompting techniques to enhance your comprehension and learning.
  • Anonymous
    I have challenges with remaining focused and found this course to be helpful in many respects. The first module I struggled to pay attention. 1st time taking the quiz I got 50% and after 2 more tries 90%. I liked what I was learning and the presentation. The 2nd module I wanted to do better. I was more engaged. I took notes, followed along with the transcripts and it held my attention. Not only did I learn more about AI but I got 100% on the quiz the 1st take and want to learn more. My goal is to be one of the people using Ai, not one that is replaced by not using it.
  • Anonymous
    The course has provided me very useful insights into the foundation of ChatGPT and related knowledge.
    The teachers are very thorough and their delivery is effortless.
  • Anonymous
    I thought Barbara in particular had a BRILLIANT teaching style that I really related to.
    I was very skeptical before this class but really found it very good. Highly recommend
  • Anonymous
    I found the Accelerate Your Learning with ChatGPT course incredibly insightful and empowering. It opened my eyes to the vast potential of AI, especially how ChatGPT can be used as a personal learning assistant. The training covered practical strategies for learning more efficiently, asking better questions, and using AI to deepen understanding across various topics. I particularly appreciated the hands-on examples and tips on how to structure prompts to get the most useful responses. This course has not only enhanced my knowledge of AI but also transformed the way I approach learning and problem-solving. Highly recommended for anyone looking to boost their learning productivity with modern tools.
  • Anonymous
    Easy to understand course. only complaint was I had to put playback at 1.75 speed just to get through it. Great instructors, they just need to speak a bit faster. After I turned it up all was good. Thanks.
  • Anonymous
    Is very nice and i love it,that help me in my study enhance learning with Ai ,and learning techniques in this course and in learn how to learn is best
  • 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
    It was an informative overview for beginners, I would recommend taking this course if you would like a comprehensive introduction.
  • 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…
  • Anonymous
    This was a great introductory course to AI. I learned alot about how it works and how best to start using it.
  • Anonymous
    I thoroughly enjoyed this course. I feel more comfortable about AI and see it helping me in my life. I’m very curious and always asking questions and now I know how and where to get the answers in the best way. I do feel as though my brain (memory) is getting sharperI love anything that Barb teaches, she’s my hero! Barb, you have at least 2 fans in Toronto!
  • 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…
  • Anonymous
    Even I am new in this area, but the teachers give very clear and easy understandable presentation. Theoretical and practical are very balanced. Materials are not too much and not too less. The length of course is quite good.
  • Anonymous
    Good course . I learned new ideas and practical actions that would give better interactive moments when using GenAI
  • 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 introduces several important concepts about generative AI, which are essential to AI times, and help us better understand AI. Some specific techniques how to effectively use ChatGPT are expected.
  • Profile image for Vladislav Stolbov
    Vladislav Stolbov
    This course is easy to understand and provides a lot of valuable information. It's not only useful for studying but also for everyday life. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to learn something new
  • 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.
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