Welcome to the AI Space:
Curious today, confident tomorrow.
You don't need to know how an automobile engine is assembled to drive to the grocery store. Here are all the simple tools, pre-built prompt templates, and the interactive Claude workbook so you can follow along during today's talk and use them at home.
The Interactive Claude Workbook
Collect 15 explorer stamps, tap styles to compose prompts without typing, and test tools side-by-side.
The Recommended Free Tools
The complete hands-on companion built by Joe. Tap a few choices to automatically build prompts, collect 15 explorer stamps, and follow along live.
Unlimited text conversations, real-time voice mode, web searching, and ChatGPT Images 2.0 (superb at rendering words & signs inside images).
World-class nuanced writing, document synthesis, and Artifacts that build little apps, calculators, interactive checklists, and printable sheets.
Google's versatile multimodal AI with Nano Banana 2 image editing (great for tweaking real personal photos) and interactive Canvas work space.
Ground AI strictly in your own uploaded PDFs, Google Docs, photos of homework, or YouTube links. Generates Audio Overviews, flashcards, and quizzes.
Claude in Chrome (Browser Automation)
Watch Claude sit in the Chrome side-panel and safely look up appliance manuals, check replacement filter prices across multiple stores, and summarize information with you in the driver's seat.
Today's 5 Missions & Ready Prompts
During the session, Joe will guide everyone through these missions. You can tap below to copy any of the proven prompt starters directly to your clipboard.
Picture Studio
Create custom artwork from your own life — stained glass, linocut, vintage seed packet.
Skip generic sunsets and sci-fi tropes. Craft a warm, real-life picture with distinct artistic styling.
“Create an image of a cozy library reading nook with a ginger cat curled on an open book. Style: stained glass window with bold black lead lines and glowing jewel-tone glass. Mood: cozy and warm.”
Writing Desk
Personalized, voice-driven letters, postcards from future-you, and memoirs.
Shape genuine, evocative writing without corporate clichés or sterile sounding phrases.
“Write a short postcard written by me, ten years from now, back to me today. Mention one small everyday thing that changed. Tone: warm and reassuring. Keep it under 100 words.”
App Maker (Vibe Coding)
Describe what you want in plain everyday words — let AI build the running application.
Zero coding needed. Create family chore charts, dinner bill splitters, flashcard games, or reading logs in seconds.
“I don't know how to code. Build me a simple one-page interactive chore chart where kids tap a chore to earn a gold star, with a progress bar. Give it large bright buttons and cheerful feedback.”
Home Brain
One organized notebook knowing every appliance, tool, and vehicle in your house.
Upload PDFs of your refrigerator, furnace, water heater, and car manuals. Get maintenance schedules and step-by-step DIY troubleshooting.
“Using only my uploaded sources, build a maintenance schedule for every appliance in my inventory. Sort by what's due soonest and flag anything safe for a complete beginner.”
Make Your Own Tutor
Turn homework sheets, textbook photos, and handouts into patient, step-by-step tutors.
Gives hints instead of answers, builds flashcards, and explains tricky topics using everyday household analogies.
“You are a patient, encouraging tutor. Never give the final answer right away. Give one gentle hint at a time, check understanding, and celebrate progress.”
Today's 90-Minute Roadmap
Welcome & Connect
Wi-Fi connection, account log-in, explorer card stamp prep
ChatGPT & Picture Studio
The basics, prompt crafting, words inside images
Stretch Break
Quick breath, quick check-in, open tabs
Claude: Writing & App Making
Writing desk, vibe coding tiny apps & live Chrome demonstration
Gemini & NotebookLM
Home Brain manual organizer, custom AI homework & learning tutor
Recap & Next Steps
Which tool is best for what, Q&A, taking prompts home
Always Stay Safe & Smart with AI
Keep these five simple rules in mind whenever you use any artificial intelligence tool:
Keep passwords, SSNs, bank info, credit cards, medical records, and VIN numbers off the cloud.
AI can write with total confidence while being mistaken. Always verify numbers, dosages, and wiring advice.
Have the model cite specific page numbers or source links before taking critical actions.
Crop out children's faces, school names, teacher names, and addresses before uploading school worksheets.
Treat AI like an eager research intern: always review and edit before sending, printing, or publishing.
Joseph McKinney III
Founder, Marvin Business Systems
Teaching AI in plain English and helping small businesses and community members go from 'I tried it once' to confident, everyday use.
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