What exactly is it?
What your PTA
There ' s an app can use it for for that
Running your PTA
How to use AI
Everyone is talking about AI these days, but could it be helpful for your PTA? Here are eight things to consider when using this rapidly growing technology
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What exactly is it?
AI( or artificial intelligence) is software that uses algorithms to perform tasks or create content that we previously thought only humans could do. From generating writing and art to performing medical diagnoses and language translation, there are lots of potential uses for AI.
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What your PTA
There ' s an app can use it for for that
There are many tasks you could use AI for in your PTA, for example:
• Summarising AGM minutes
• Transcribing recorded meetings
• Writing grant applications
• Pitching to local businesses
• Creating social media posts
• Building emails
• Writing letters
• Designing posters and flyers
• Coming up with event ideas
• Writing risk assessments
• Setting up templates
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We’ ve all heard of ChatGPT. It’ s a nifty app that creates copy when you feed it prompts, such as‘ Write a poster advertising a PTA inflatables day’. Here are some other AI tools you might want to try:
• Grammarly – a writing assistant that checks and perfects your ideas
• Canva – a simple-to-use design tool with AI capabilities
• NotebookLM – a research and note-taking tool
• ChatPDF – scans PDFs and answers any questions you have about them