Exploring GenAI with VAILL: Building Your AI Learning Community 👯
Because everything is better with a buddy!
👋 Hello fellow AI Explorers!
While learning about AI tools can be rewarding on your own, we've discovered something powerful: the journey is even better with buddies! We encourage you to consider taking this course alongside colleagues, friends, or other professionals interested in AI – creating your own "AI community of practice."
👯 Why Learn Together?
Shared Discoveries: Each person experiments differently with AI tools, and when you share, this can lead to unexpected insights and creative applications you might not discover alone
Built-in Accountability: Regular check-ins with learning partners help maintain momentum and engagement
Richer Discussions: Different perspectives and experiences lead to deeper understanding and more nuanced applications
Immediate Feedback: Test ideas and get real-world feedback from peers who understand your professional context
Sustainable Learning: Communities help maintain enthusiasm and continue the learning journey beyond the course
👥 Creating Your Learning Community
Here are some ways to build your AI learning community:
Start Small: Invite 2-3 colleagues to join you in taking the course together
Set Regular Check-ins: Schedule brief (15-30 minute) discussions about your experiments and discoveries
Share Learnings: Create a shared document to collect successful learnings like prompts and use cases
Rotate Leadership: Take turns leading discussions or sharing specific experiments you've tried
Stay Connected: Use tools like Slack, Teams, or even a simple WhatsApp group to share quick wins and questions
🏁 Getting Started
✅ Forward this course to colleagues who might be interested
✅ Suggest a kickoff meeting to align expectations and set up check-in times
✅ Create a shared space (digital or physical) for collecting insights
✅ Consider inviting professionals from different areas – diverse perspectives enhance learning!
Your AI learning community doesn't have to be formal or time-consuming. Even casual check-ins can dramatically enhance everyone's learning experience and help build sustainable AI skills.
Ready to expand your learning circle? Hit the “share” button below or forward this email to colleagues you think might be interested in joining your GenAI learning journey! The journey begins on December 2, and all e-course lessons will be available even after the course ends on the VAILL Substack, The AI of Law.
Cheers!
The VAILL Team
P.S. Already have colleagues in mind? Send them a quick message today – sometimes a simple invitation can start an amazing learning journey!