AI Workshops

What happens when machines can think, act, and create alongside us?

In a world where AI is increasingly capable, the real advantage isn’t in the tools, it’s in how we choose to work with them. This keynote explores the essential mindset shift every leader, educator, and innovator must make moving from using AI as a tool to partnering with it as a teammate.

Through bold examples and human-centered insights, Sabba unpacks how design thinking provides the mindset and methods to build cultures of innovation rooted in empathy. She introduces the SPARK framework, a practical guide for prompting and partnering with AI, to help teams create intentional, ethical, and empowering human + AI collaboration.

This isn’t about doing more with machines.
It’s about designing a future where the human advantage wins, through creativity, trust, and meaningful connection.

Artificial intelligence isn't coming—it's already here. And it's not just for tech experts or IT departments—it's for you. Whether you're handling student services, facilities, communications, or behind-the-scenes magic, AI has the power to make your work easier, more impactful, and dare we say...more fun.

Join us for this engaging, non-techy, and people-centered workshop designed specifically for classified professionals at Riverside City College. You’ll:

• Learn the basics of AI and generative tools (like ChatGPT) in plain language

• Explore real-world, role-specific use cases that can save you time and boost creativity

• Confront common fears about AI with humor, humanity, and data

• Discover the HUMANS framework guiding ethical, equity-minded AI use statewide

• Get hands-on with AI tools and walk away with actionable ideas for your daily work

This session explores the world of generative AI applications and their capabilities, benefits, and challenges. Discover how AI can boost productivity, spark creativity, and solve problems across diverse fields such as writing, education, research, and design. 

The session features in-depth insights into popular tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Zoom AI Companion, and others, including their functionality, key advantages, drawbacks, and a comparison of free versus paid versions. This session is perfect for those looking to harness the power of AI in practical and meaningful ways.

Join us for the AI April Month Roundup Open Forum, a dynamic space to reflect, share, and look ahead after a month of exploration into the possibilities of artificial intelligence in education and college operations. Whether you attended every AI April session or are just curious about what all the buzz is about, this open forum is your opportunity to engage with colleagues, ask questions, and contribute your ideas.

We'll recap highlights from the month—workshops, activities, and key takeaways—while inviting participants to share success stories, challenges, and creative applications of AI across departments. This collaborative event will also include space to brainstorm next steps for integrating AI in ways that support equity, student success, and professional development.