Last updated: February 2026

This guide consolidates 20+ entries from the "How we used AI today" database. Original entries remain available for detailed context and specific how-to.

A comprehensive progression from your first AI conversation to building custom tools — organized by skill level with clear next steps at each stage.

📍 How to Use This Guide

This guide is organized as a learning pathway:

1. Start Here - Your first interactions with AI
2. Level Up - Moving beyond basic prompts
3. Go Deeper - Understanding AI capabilities and limitations
4. Build Tools - Creating custom solutions
5. Apply Systematically - Integrating AI into your teaching practice

Jump to any section, but the progression is designed to build on previous skills.

LEVEL 1: Start Here (Never Used AI)

Foundation: Just Start Asking

Core Entry: How to get started with AI

The best way to begin is to jump in head first. Think of AI as web search without the search.

Try Asking Things Like:

• "Hey Copilot, why is the Start Menu in the middle of my taskbar and how do I fix it?"
• "How do I export the detailed event log for quizzes in D2L?"