Workshop Overview
The TrekAI Workshop is a comprehensive, interactive session designed to help students confidently and responsibly integrate TrekAI into their learning. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Terry Huttenlock, attendees will delve into the essential skills and strategies needed to maximize TrekAI’s unique capabilities. See below for an outline of the workshop and what students will learn under the guidance of Dr. Huttenlock.
Demystifying AI and TrekAI
- Understand how TrekAI differs from generic AI tools and why it emphasizes guided learning.
- Explore the Socratic method built into TrekAI to foster critical thinking rather than direct answers.
Hands-On Learning with TrekAI
- Prompt Engineering: Learn to craft effective prompts to get the most accurate and useful responses.
- Canned Functions and Study Features: Practice using TrekAI to analyze essays, quiz from notes, and brainstorm topics.
- Evaluating Outputs: Understand how to critically assess TrekAI’s responses and refine results using follow-up questions.
Real-Life Classroom Scenarios
- Apply TrekAI to real-world academic tasks, such as creating essay outlines, preparing for quizzes, or generating study aids.
- Learn how to use TrekAI as a supportive tool during the semester to enhance independent learning and complement classroom instruction.
Ethical AI Practices
- Discuss the responsible use of AI, avoiding pitfalls like over-reliance, and emphasizing discernment in its application.
Dialogue and Discernment
- Use TrekAI’s Socratic prompts to create meaningful, guided dialogues that enhance understanding of complex subjects.
- Analyze results and compare AI-generated content to trusted human feedback, reinforcing the importance of teacher guidance.
This workshop is more than just a training session; it’s a transformative experience that equips students to navigate the world of AI with confidence, critical thinking, and a commitment to ethical use.
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing education, and students are already engaging with AI tools—whether at home, in the classroom, or online. But how can families navigate this new landscape wisely?
Our AI & Education Workshop is designed to help parents and students develop a thoughtful, responsible approach to AI. Through hands-on demonstrations and guided discussions, you’ll explore:
- What AI is (and isn’t) – Demystifying how AI works and what it means for learning.
- AI’s Role in Education – How students are already using AI and what parents should know.
- Developing Critical Thinking in an AI World – Helping students use AI as a tool rather than a shortcut.
- Ethical & Responsible AI Use – Practical strategies for maintaining academic integrity and digital discernment.
This interactive, family-friendly workshop is perfect for anyone curious about AI’s impact on education—whether you’re embracing it, cautious about it, or simply want to stay informed. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend with their students to gain valuable insights and practical takeaways. This workshop is about navigating all different types of generative AI, not just TrekAI.
Join us for this essential conversation and equip your family with the tools to navigate AI wisely—register today!
Upcoming Workshops
Cost: $50 per family
Split Sessions
Not available at this time.
Single Sessions
Saturday February 22nd: 8:30-11:30am
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Did you know?
TrekAI is the only educational AI program offering a specialized coach and in-person workshop. At the Center for Lifelong Learning, we believe technology reaches its fullest potential when paired with mentorship and meaningful human connection.
This workshop isn’t just about learning TrekAI—it’s about empowering students with discernment, confidence, and critical thinking as they navigate the complexities of AI. Together, we’ll ensure TrekAI supports their growth without replacing the invaluable role of personal relationships in education.
A Letter from the Center
The Center for Lifelong Learning desires to empower student learning through expert coaching on how to best utilize technology tools that can enhance individual learning. We want to embrace the use of technology that develops students who can engage the world thoughtfully. We want to equip students to lead with confidence, knowledge, and integrity in a rapidly evolving world driven by a technological revolution.
At the same time, computer software cannot be a substitute for teachers who structure exercises that best engage students to learn. Teachers in a classroom will always be better equipped to determine how technology should be used in meeting learning objectives. While we continue to develop these and other tools, we defer to the teachers on how and if the tools should be used in their classroom.
We stress also that nothing can replace the richness of human relationships, mentorship, or interaction. Mark 12 tells us to love God and to love others.
A person is a heart-soul-mind-strength-complex designed for love.
– Andy Crouch
As we introduce TrekAI into the Center, our focus remains on helping students succeed academically, spiritually, and personally. We will do this through thoughtful in-person guidance on the responsible use of this technology. TrekAI is a tool—a means of streamlining certain aspects of learning to free students to supplement or enhance their learning and to focus on meaningful interactions with their teachers and classmates.
TrekAI is more than a digital learning tool—it is a trusted virtual academic coach built by people with a Biblical worldview that supports our mission of cultivating lifelong learners that are Christ-followers. Through personalized guidance, data-driven insights, and hands-on workshops, TrekAI empowers students to engage with evolving technology in a way that aligns with Biblical truth and fosters responsible learning. We believe this innovative platform offers a path to uphold teaching values and learning philosophy while preparing students to navigate the future with confidence, integrity, and purpose.
Phil Strzalka
Executive Director of the Wheaton Academy Institute