How to Design AI Workshops That Actually Work

How to Design AI Workshops That Actually Work

From Black-Liberation.Tech by Renée Jordan, Ph.D.

March 30, 2026 · 11 min · Season 7 · Episode 10

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Dr. Renée Jordan discusses how to design effective AI workshops that enhance student thinking and engagement.

What does it take to design an AI workshop that goes beyond exposure—and actually builds student thinking? In this episode of the Black-Liberation.Tech Podcast, Dr. Renée Jordan breaks down the how behind her Janiyah GPT workshop model—offering a behind-the-scenes look at how students learn to use AI as a thinking partner, not just a tool. If you’re an educator, program director, nonprofit leader, or community-based organization responsible for delivering meaningful learning experiences, this episode gives you a practical framework you can apply immediately. Because the challenge isn’t introducing AI. It’s designing experiences that are engaging, culturally relevant, and cognitively rigorous —without overwhelming your team. Inside This Episode How to teach students to use AI as a thinking partner (not just for answers) A simple framework for writing stronger prompts: Context + Data + Action How to use Bloom’s Taxonomy to deepen student thinking with AI Why culturally responsive AI design increases engagement, confidence, and belonging Practical strategies for designing AI workshops that are: Hands-on Interactive Reflective Scalable across programs Why This Matters for You You’re…

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Host: Renée Jordan, Ph.D.

Topics covered

  • AI workshops
  • student engagement
  • culturally responsive design
  • Bloom's Taxonomy
  • educational frameworks

Keywords

  • AI education
  • workshop design
  • student learning
  • cognitive rigor
  • interactive learning

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Janiyah GPT

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