Using AI to supercharge your side hustle or freelance business

Overview

In this 90-minute workshop, you'll get hands-on experience with AI and other technologies to help streamline your freelance work.

You'll learn about:

• automating email tasks using Text Blaze
• creating content with ChatGPT and Gemini
• managing PR and social media with Canva

Who it’s for

This workshop is open to students, staff and recent graduates (within 2 years of graduating) who are new to freelancing or just keen to learn more.

What to expect

The session is split into four sections, each lasting 20 minutes, where you'll watch a demo and then spend some time experimenting.

Breakout sessions and a design sprint will allow you to put these tools into action. By the end, you'll leave with a clear plan for integrating these technologies into your business.

What you'll learn

This workshop will help you:

• recognise how AI technologies can be applied in a freelance business or side hustle
• learn how to combine AI with other tools to reduce time spent on admin or repetitive tasks
• gain hands-on experience using AI tools and platforms
• understand the ethical issues and challenges that come with AI
• spot opportunities to use AI in your freelancing

About the tutor

Daren White is a highly experienced teacher and senior leader with a passion for integrating technology into education. Daren is the Academic Technologies Lead at Lift Schools, one of the UK's largest Multi-Academy Trusts. He was named in the #edtech50 2021 and in 2023 he won the Skills Development Champion Award at The Edufuturists Awards.

Accessibility

If you have any accessibility requirements or requests, please let us know in the signup form.

Photography

Filming and photography will take place at this event for promotional purposes. The photographs and recordings will appear on our website and social media channels. If you do not wish to be filmed or photographed, please let a member of staff know on arrival.

Date and times

Tuesday, 12 November, 4pm to 5:30pm.

Book your place

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Location

UCL BaseKX, 103c Camley Street, London, N1C 4PF