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Now Available! The Art of ChatGPT Interactions
Now Available! The Art of ChatGPT Interactions
Welcome to our Demo Hub! On this site you will find free access to our newest course, The Art of ChatGPT Interactions, as well as sample modules from some of our other courses. Jump right into the ChatGPT course, request your free trial and browse the sample modules below. Enjoy!
About the course:
Want to use ChatGPT but need some expert help?
This course is designed to help you build the skills and confidence you need to get the most out of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT.
Under the guidance of AI expert Leo Lo, you’ll master the art of prompt engineering, deepen your understanding of how ChatGPT works, and learn how a systematic approach can help you get better outcomes.
About the course instructor:
Dr. Leo S. Lo serves as the Dean and Professor at the College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences at the University of New Mexico.
He is also the President-Elect of the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL).
His work centers on integrating AI into library services and advancing AI literacy.
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About the Demo Hub
About the Demo Hub
Sage Campus supports the teaching and learning of essential skills, often not covered in class, but that every student and researcher needs to thrive in their academic study, from critically assessing information to handling and publishing data. All courses are self-paced and instructor-led, comprising an engaging mix of Sage-quality content, video, and formative assessments.
Want to see what else we offer?
You can try out some sample modules for other Campus courses by using the links below. This represents a small selection of our full course suite.
Want to check out all courses in full?
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Want a free trial for your institution?
30-day institution-wide trials to Sage Campus are set up via the library. Librarians or decision-makers can request a free trial and faculty members can recommend us directly to your library.
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Try other modules here
Try other modules here
About the course: In this course, you’ll learn how to design and present impactful academic research posters that clearly communicate your work, using visual design principles and strategies for engaging viewers. You’ll also explore visual tools and Gen AI techniques to enhance your poster and confidently connect with audiences in academic and professional settings.About the free module: In the free module, you'll learn how to design eye‑catching academic research posters using proven visual design principles, smart layout strategies, and Gen AI tools to make your research stand out.
About the course instructor: Randal Sean Harrison is the Emerging Technologies Librarian for the Hesburgh Libraries at the University of Notre Dame. There he assists with the use of emerging technologies and innovative online tools to support student research and promote student success.
About the course: This course equips you with practical critical thinking skills you can apply across your studies, work, and everyday decision making. You will develop advanced critical thinking skills to question assumptions, strengthen reasoning, and collaborate effectively in an AI-shaped world.About the free module: In the free module you'll learn how to distinguish critical from uncritical thinking, apply techniques to learn more confidently, and strengthen your foundations while planning next steps for deeper critical thinking.
About the course instructor: Dr. Tom Chatfield is a British tech philosopher, author, advisor, and speaker who writes, broadcasts, and consults internationally, with a focus on critical thinking, AI, and future skills.
Write Better Data Stories: Module 1
About the Course: This course will help you enhance your data communication skills, coaching you through strategies to make your data more compelling, by focusing on clarity over complexity.
About the Sample Module: This module introduces the types of data we typically encounter, explains the importance of effective data communication and outlines the core principles of creating impactful, data-driven visualizations.
About the Instructor: Joshua Brindley is a data analyst, coach and subject expert who specializes in data communication.
Analyzing and Interpreting Quantitative Data: Module 5
About the Course: This course provides an introduction to quantitative data analysis, and helps learners prepare and manipulate data so they can create meaningful insights. It covers everything from cleaning your data, choosing your analysis technique, using appropriate software, and communicating your findings well.
About the Sample Module: This module focuses on the practicalities of quantitative data analysis, helping learners prepare their data to a high standard and then walking them through how to undertake descriptive, exploratory or multivariate analysis.
About the Instructor: Brian Fogarty is Associate Director for Lucy Family Institute, specifically overseeing the Center for Social Science Research, at the University of Notre Dame.
Plan Your Focus Group: Module 4
About the Course: This course will help you to plan a successful focus group that will help you answer your research question by securing good quality data. It’s a practical course that guides you through how to be sure it’s the right methodology for you, how to recruit volunteers, craft guiding questions and set up an appropriate environment for your group.
About the Sample Module: This module covers the practicalities of recruiting participants for your focus group, including ethics, consent, and the importance of tactful recruitment.
About the Instructor: Dr Theresa A. Thorkildsen is Professor of Education and Psychology at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Chart Smarter: Mastering Data Visualization: Module 4
About the Course: The course covers various data types and the appropriate visual encoding methods for each. It also guides on selecting the right chart types for different comparisons. Practical sessions include creating charts using tools like Microsoft Excel, with lessons applicable across various software. Participants will work with provided datasets, learning strategies to generate, format, and style charts for effective data communication.
About the Sample Module: This module will help you choose which visualization tool is most suitable for your needs and get you practicing using Excel to create graphs and charts. It guides you through formatting and style choices to ensure your charts are meaningful and impactful.
About the Instructor: Laura Koivunen-Niemi is an information designer and has previously worked as a graphic and multimedia designer in the US and Finland; Jonatan Hildén is an information designer, and teaches information design at Aalto University; Juuso Koponen is an information designer and data journalist, and teaches information design at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences.
Reading Journal Articles: Module 3
About the Course: This course offers a deep-dive into the art of reading journal articles effectively as part of your research project. You’ll learn how to read with purpose, identify arguments, take effective notes, and make the most of your reading time.
About the Sample Module: This module focuses on comprehension strategies, including how to identify arguments, how to create and revise notes, and how to use reference lists to gain deeper understanding into the relevancy of an article.
About the Instructor: Alex Poole is an applied linguist and Professor of English at University of Western Kentucky.
About the course: This course teaches easy ways to nail basic numbers and gives an understanding of why this is important. It explores the relationships between numbers and how this underpins all quantitative research. It will develop an understanding of fractions, percentages, and ratios - and teach learners to use these to evaluate data and make comparisons.
About the free module: In the free module you'll learn how to describe and manipulate fractions of a number and use this knowledge to make comparisons.
About the course instructor: John MacInnes is emeritus professor of Sociology and Statistics at the University of Edinburgh, a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and a Chartered Statistician.
About the course: This course guides learners through the entire process of preparing a literature review by selecting and analyzing existing literature and structuring and writing a quality literature review. Most importantly, the course develops skills in using evidence to create and present an engaging and critical argument.
About the free module: This free module will go through the sections likely to be required in your literature review, what needs to be included in each, and how to write the different elements of a literature review.
About the course instructor: Dr Robert Thomas is a Lecturer in Marketing and Strategy at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, a Fellow the Chartered Institute of Marketing (FCIM), Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA) and Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
About the course: This course introduces the importance of appropriate resources, source credibility, and strategies for effective fact-checking.
About the free module: This free module will show you what fact-checking involves, and why considerations about credibility are so crucial when checking and evaluating sources. You'll learn techniques and strategies to help you more effectively identify different kinds of sources.
About the course instructor: Sarah Morris is a librarian, educator, and curriculum designer whose work focuses on critical information and media literacy, misinformation, civic engagement, student success, and library and information science education. She currently works as an instructional designer and consultant and is pursuing her PhD in Communication and Information Sciences from the University of Alabama.
About the course: This course equips students with the intellectual skills and practical habits of critical thinking.
About the free module: This free module will show you what it means to think critically, why objectivity and skepticism are important, and how speed can affect the quality of your thinking. It includes practical activities to exercise your critical thinking muscles.
About the course instructor: Dr. Tom Chatfield is a tech philosopher, author, and broadcaster whose books focus on the skills needed to thrive in the digital age. He works to improve understanding of digital technology in areas like policy, education, and public engagement. Tom holds advisory and leadership roles at several organizations, including Agathos LLP, the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society, and the Global Governance Institute. He speaks globally at events such as TED Global and guest lectures at universities across the UK and Europe.
Original Publication date: 03-2024Last Updated: 02-2026
