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Topic: STV 162 – Cybersecurity Small Office #3355 – Spring 2026. Time: May 23, 2026 08:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every week on Sat, until Jun 13, 2026, 4 occurrence(s)
Thank you for taking the class. Your attendance in these classes increases our capability to offer you more and varied classes! Hopefully I’ll see you in another class soon! Don’t forget to invite friends and family to classes as well. We thrive on attendance.
Below is the link to the exam. When you have passed, take a picture of the last page and text it to me at 8188131720. Include your name and email address so I can send your certificate. If you want to email me the pass page, still please text me so I know where to look for it.
Thanks again and I hope you got a lot of entertainment and knowledge from the class!
Steve Simpson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: STV 160 – AI in the Workplace #3354 – Spring 2026. Time: May 16, 2026 08:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every week on Sat, until May 16, 2026, 4 occurrence(s)
Glendale is experiencing serious IT issues with an attack on Canvas nation-wide. You may not be able to access Canvas for several days. Immediately reset you GCC password. That will allow you to receive email. If you need help call the IT help desk ((818) 240-1000 at extension 4357) and they can help with the reset. Class will go forward tomorrow (Saturday). Click link below to enter Zoom. Thank you! (More info: Canvas Update | Glendale Community College)
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Topic: STV 160 – AI in the Workplace #3354 – Spring 2026. Time: May 9, 2026 08:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every week on Sat, until May 16, 2026, 4 occurrence(s)
Writing an effective AI prompt is about providing high-quality instructions that reduce ambiguity and guide the model toward a specific, relevant output. [1, 2]
Core Frameworks for Prompt Writing
Several professional frameworks simplify the process of including necessary details:
RTF (Role, Task, Format): Define who the AI is (Role), exactly what it needs to do (Task), and how the response should look (Format).
CATS (Context, Angle, Task, Style): Provide background (Context), a specific viewpoint or attitude (Angle), the core instruction (Task), and the desired tone or medium (Style).
5 P’s: Prime (set context), Persona (assign a role), Privacy (omit sensitive data), Product (define the goal), and Polish (refine through iteration). [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Strategies for Success
To get the best results, use these tactical strategies:
Be Highly Specific: Instead of “Write a story,” try “Write a 500-word sci-fi story for middle-schoolers about a robot discovering a garden.”
Assign a Persona: Asking the AI to “Act as a senior data analyst” or “Respond like a supportive mentor” instantly shifts its tone and level of expertise.
Provide Context and Constraints: Include background info (e.g., target audience) and limitations (e.g., “Keep it under 200 words” or “Don’t use jargon”).
Use Few-Shot Prompting: Give the AI 1–3 examples of the style or format you want it to mimic.
Chain of Thought: For complex reasoning or math, explicitly ask the AI to “think step-by-step” or “explain your process.”
Specify Output Format: Clearly state if you want a table, a bulleted list, JSON code, or a formal email. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13]
Iteration and Refinement
Rarely is the first prompt perfect. Use follow-up prompts to Polish your results:
Ask for Revisions: “Make that more professional” or “Shorten the second paragraph.”
Give Feedback: Tell the AI what it got right and what it missed so it can adjust in the next turn.
Break it Down: If the task is massive, break it into smaller steps rather than asking for everything at once. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Steve Simpson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: STV 160 – AI in the Workplace #3354 – Spring 2026. Time: May 2, 2026 08:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every week on Sat, until May 16, 2026, 4 occurrence(s)
Steve Simpson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: STV 160 – AI in the Workplace #3354 – Spring 2026. Time: Apr 25, 2026 08:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every week on Sat, until May 16, 2026, 4 occurrence(s)
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Topic: STV 91 – Microsoft Advanced Excel #3220 – Spring 2026 Time: Apr 21, 2026 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every week on Tue, Thu, until May 28, 2026, 12 occurrence(s)
Thank you for attending class! I hope you got a lot out of this class and can use the knowledge. The link to the final exam is below. When you pass the exam take a picture with your cellphone of the last page that says you passed and text it to me at 8188131720. Make sure you send me the name and email of where you want your certificate sent. Thanks again and I hope to see you in an upcoming class.
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Topic: STV 72 – Google Workspace Fundamentals #3283 – Spring 2026 Time: Apr 11, 2026 08:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every week on Sat, until Apr 11, 2026, 8 occurrence(s)
Thank you for attending class! I hope you got a lot out of this class and can use the knowledge. The link to the final exam is below. When you pass the exam take a picture with your cellphone of the last page that says you passed and text it to me at 8188131720. Make sure you send me the name and email of where you want your certificate sent. Thanks again and I hope to see you in an upcoming class.
Steve Simpson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: STV 90 – Microsoft Excel #3287 – Spring 2026 Time: Apr 9, 2026 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every week on Tue, Thu, until Apr 9, 2026, 12 occurrence(s)
Steve Simpson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: STV 90 – Microsoft Excel #3287 – Spring 2026 Time: Apr 7, 2026 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every week on Tue, Thu, until Apr 9, 2026, 12 occurrence(s)
Steve Simpson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: STV 72 – Google Workspace Fundamentals #3283 – Spring 2026 Time: Apr 4, 2026 08:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every week on Sat, until Apr 11, 2026, 8 occurrence(s)
Steve Simpson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: STV 90 – Microsoft Excel #3287 – Spring 2026 Time: Apr 2, 2026 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every week on Tue, Thu, until Apr 9, 2026, 12 occurrence(s)
Steve Simpson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: STV 90 – Microsoft Excel #3287 – Spring 2026 Time: Mar 31, 2026 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every week on Tue, Thu, until Apr 9, 2026, 12 occurrence(s)
Steve Simpson, Glendale College Computer Instructor 