Corry Higher Education Council

This workshop pivots from the theoretical foundations of Generative AI (GenAI) to a practical, hands-on exploration of the most impactful, free, and freemium AI tools available today. Designed for a broad audience—from educators and marketers to small business owners and content creators—we’ll show you how to leverage AI to accelerate your creative and digital workflows dramatically.

You Will Discover and Practice:

-Visual Storytelling: Learn to generate high-quality images and edit graphics instantly using platforms like Canva's Magic Studio and Adobe Firefly, and explore tools for effortless infographic creation and background removal.

-Motion and Video Production: Go beyond static images by learning how to create cinematic B-roll, generate complete social media videos, and instantly deploy realistic digital presenters using tools like Runway, HeyGen, and Invideo AI.

-Digital Creation & Coding: See how AI is democratizing website development with no-code tools like Framer, Replit, and Canva Code, which allow you to generate full web layouts or custom interactive elements from a simple text prompt. We’ll also cover free coding assistants for technical users.

***Important Note on Access: To participate in the hands-on activities and use the recommended freemium tools, attendees will need an active email address to create free accounts and start experimenting with the platforms discussed.

Dr. O'Toole is an Educational Technology professor at the University of Pennsylvania Western and a member of the Center for AI and Emerging Technologies, as well as a Business & Computer Science Teacher in public education. He is passionate about digital efficacy, where anyone can enhance their personal or professional lives through technology. 

This workshop will be held Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 5:30p-7p at the Corry Higher Education Council. The cost to register is $15, and registration can be completed by visiting www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.