Improving Skills While in College

In this insightful video, Dr. Bjorn Mercer, a Department Chair in the School of Arts, Humanities, and Education, shares valuable tips on how to leverage Microsoft Copilot, a generative AI (Gen-AI) tool, to enhance your skills during your college years. Dr. Mercer emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement, whether it's in writing, weight training, or any other competency.

You'll be guided through an interactive activity where you'll use Copilot to self-assess and improve various skills. The video covers how to fill out a skills improvement context, choose competencies to focus on, and use Copilot to receive tailored advice for enhancing those skills. Dr. Mercer also highlights the iterative nature of using generative AI tools, encouraging you to engage in a back-and-forth process to refine your abilities.

By the end of this video, you'll have practical tips and resources for improving strategic thinking, goal setting, accountability, entrepreneurship, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. You'll also learn the value of mentorship, reading, and continuous practice in your journey towards personal and professional growth.

Using this video’s transcript, Copilot assisted with drafting the overview.

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