How to Design AI Workshops That Actually Work
Black-Liberation.Tech · Renée Jordan, Ph.D.
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Show Notes
What does it take to design an AI workshop that goes beyond exposure—and actually builds student thinking?
In this episode of the Black-Liberation.Tech Podcast, Dr. Renée Jordan breaks down the how behind her Janiyah GPT workshop model—offering a behind-the-scenes look at how students learn to use AI as a thinking partner, not just a tool.
If you’re an educator, program director, nonprofit leader, or community-based organization responsible for delivering meaningful learning experiences, this episode gives you a practical framework you can apply immediately.
Because the challenge isn’t introducing AI. It’s designing experiences that are engaging, culturally relevant, and cognitively rigorous—without overwhelming your team.
Inside This Episode
- How to teach students to use AI as a thinking partner (not just for answers)
- A simple framework for writing stronger prompts: Context + Data + Action
- How to use Bloom’s Taxonomy to deepen student thinking with AI
- Why culturally responsive AI design increases engagement, confidence, and belonging
- Practical strategies for designing AI workshops that are:
- Hands-on
- Interactive
- Reflective
- Scalable across programs
Why This Matters for You
You’re not just introducing new technology. You’re responsible for ensuring that learning experiences:
- Build real skills
- Reflect the identities of the students you serve
- Prepare them for a rapidly evolving future
This episode offers a framework that helps you do that—without starting from scratch.
Key Takeaway
Strong AI workshops aren’t about the tool.
They’re about how you structure thinking.
And when you combine:
- Clear prompt design
- Cognitive scaffolding
- Cultural relevance
You create learning experiences that stick.
Resources & Next Steps
Want to bring this framework to your students or staff? Explore the full workshop: https://www.black-liberation.tech/intro-workshop.html
Prefer guided implementation? Book a conversation: https://calendly.com/renee-jordan-nuance/
Reflect as a leader:
“How are we currently using AI—and are we developing thinkers, or just users?”
- How can students use AI as a thinking partner?
- How do you design an AI workshop for students?
- What makes an AI literacy program effective?
- How can educators teach prompt engineering?
- Why is culturally responsive AI important in education?
- How do you use Bloom’s Taxonomy with AI?