Learning AI Over 50: Lesson 13 – Automation Intro (Zapier or Make) – Part 2

Hands-On Activity & Quiz (Continued) Part 5: Build Your Automation in Make Step 3: Add action module (10 minutes) Step 4: Activate (5 minutes) Part 6: Monitor & Verify (10 minutes) Whether you used Zapier or Make: Day 1 – Immediate testing: Week 1 – Daily checks: Note any issues: Part 7: Reflection & Planning … Read more

Learning AI Over 50: Lesson 13 – Automation Intro (Zapier or Make) – Part 1

10-15 Minute Lesson Script Introduction (2 minutes) Welcome to Lesson 13—the final lesson of Phase 3! Over the past three weeks, you’ve learned how to organize research with NotebookLM, manage workspaces with Notion, and visualize projects with Trello. Now we’re going to explore the ultimate productivity multiplier: automation. Today we’re introducing Zapier and Make (formerly … Read more

Learning AI Over 50: Lesson 12 – Trello + Glide – Part 1

10-15 Minute Lesson Script Introduction (2 minutes) Welcome to Lesson 12! You’ve learned about NotebookLM for research and Notion for comprehensive workspace organization. This week, we’re exploring Trello—a visual project management tool that’s simpler than Notion but incredibly powerful for managing tasks and workflows. And we’ll discover Glide, a no-code tool that can turn your … Read more

Learning AI Over 50: Lesson 11 – Notion AI – Part 2

Hands-On Activity & Quiz Activity: “Build Your Notion System” Time needed: 75-90 minutes Objective: Set up Notion, explore its features, practice using Notion AI, and create one functional organizational system you’ll actually use. What you’ll need: Part 1: Get Started with Notion (15 minutes) Step 1: Create your account (5 minutes) You’ll land on your … Read more

Learning AI Over 50: Lesson 11- Notion AI – Part 1

10-15 Minute Lesson Script Introduction (2 minutes) Welcome to Lesson 11! Last week, you learned how to use NotebookLM to organize and synthesize research from multiple sources. This week, we’re exploring Notion AI—a different kind of organizational tool that combines note-taking, project management, databases, and AI assistance all in one platform. If NotebookLM is your … Read more

Learning AI Over 50: Lesson 10 – NotebookLM

10-15 Minute Lesson Script Introduction (2 minutes) Welcome to Phase 3: Get Organized! You’ve spent the last four weeks mastering visual creation with AI. Now it’s time to tackle something equally important but completely different: organizing information, research, and knowledge. Today we’re exploring NotebookLM, Google’s AI-powered research and note-taking tool. Think of it as having … Read more

Learning AI Over 50: Lesson 9 – Create Your Complete Visual Brand Set – Part 2

Hands-On Activity & Quiz Activity: “Build Your Complete Visual Brand System” Time needed: 90-120 minutes (can be spread across multiple sessions) Objective: Create your own comprehensive visual brand system—colors, fonts, style guide, and templates—that you’ll actually use for your real projects. What you’ll need: Part 1: Define Your Brand Foundation (20 minutes) Step 1: Identify … Read more

Learning AI Over 50: Lesson 9 – Create Your Complete Visual Brand Set – Part 1

10-15 Minute Lesson Script Introduction (2 minutes) Welcome to Lesson 9—the final lesson of Phase 2! Over the past four weeks, you’ve learned how to design graphics in Canva, generate custom images from text descriptions, and explore professional-grade AI art tools. You’ve built an impressive toolkit of creative skills. But here’s what makes this week … Read more

Learning AI Over 50: Lesson 8 – Leonardo & Midjourney

10-15 Minute Lesson Script Introduction (2 minutes) Welcome to Lesson 8! Last week, you learned how to create images from text using DALL·E and Bing Image Creator. You discovered that describing images in words can produce amazing results—blog headers, social media graphics, and custom visuals you’d otherwise need to hire someone to create. This week, … Read more