Artificial Intelligence is no longer a far-off concept or sci-fi fantasy—it’s already changing how we work and teach in 2025. Join Heidi Cramer from the FGCU Small Business Development Center and Librarian Rachel Cooke for their upcoming workshop, “Beyond the Hype: Demystifying AI for Educators and Professionals,” on Monday, November 17 from 11 a.m. to noon.
This engaging session will cut through the hype and myths to offer a clean, plain-language introduction to AI’s core concepts. You’ll learn what AI really means (and what it doesn’t mean), gaining an accessible understanding of how today’s AI tools operate without the technical jargon.
We will also explore how AI is being used right now in higher education and the workplace from smart classroom assistants to time-saving office tools. You will also see a peak at what the next year of AI might bring.
Whether you’re curious, cautious or already experimenting with AI, you’ll come away with practical insights, examples and confidence to navigate AI’s opportunities in your teaching and professional life.
This workshop will be held in person in LIB Room 222 and online. You may register here! Come join us to demystify the world of AI together!
About the presenter:
Cramer is a technology strategist and business consultant who translates over 35 years of high-impact technology leadership into practical AI solutions. A go-to-market expert, her experience spans Fortune 10 companies, private equity firms and high-growth ventures. She has launched over $2B in new technology products and markets.
Today, as a consultant for the SBDC at FGCU, she demystifies emerging technology, helping organizations adopt AI to streamline operations and ignite strategic growth.
Holding an MBA and currently pursuing a doctorate focused on AI in learning, Cramer is a dynamic speaker who makes complex technology accessible, and most importantly, actionable.
