[PolyU x Microsoft] Back to School AI Workshop: AI in Action - Smarter Use of Gen AI in Your Everyday Work as Educators

Date: 6 Oct 2025 (Mon)

Time: 10:30 - 12:00

Venue: TU107

Target Audience: All staff

Medium of Instruction: Cantonese / English

Objectives:

To promote AI adoption by refreshing and updating faculty members on the latest AI tools provided by ITS.

Key Takeaways:

1. Understand the latest AI trends and their impact on teaching, learning, and campus operations, including the role of intelligent agents in driving academic innovation.
2. Explore practical applications of AI in personalizing learning experiences, automating services, and supporting research activities.
3. Gain an overview of AI-powered chat tools available in Microsoft 365 and learn about new capabilities such as multi-agent orchestration and expanded knowledge sources.
4. Learn how to create and customize AI agents easily using low-code tools, enabling tailored solutions for various academic roles like researchers, analysts, and facilitators.
5. Discover Microsoft’s AI platform features, including custom model integration, deep research agents, local deployment options, and enhanced agent services for extensibility and advanced functionality.

Agenda:

1. The New Era of Gen AI in Education
2. AI Chat Experiences in Microsoft 365
3. Build Your Own AI Agent – No Coding Required
4. Gen AI Technology for Innovation
5. Q&A