Learn to Use AI —
Without Losing Your Ability to Think

By the end of this course, you will:

• Know exactly when AI helps you learn vs. when it's cheating
• Have a personal AI tutor that knows how YOU learn
• Be able to spot when AI is being unfair or biased
• Understand how AI affects the environment and who it leaves behind
• Earn a certificate that proves you can use AI ethically

The difference between cheating and studying is how well you know how to use these tools.

Your AI Study Buddy

Throughout this course, you'll create your own AI Study Buddy — a personalized tutor saved as a file on your computer. You'll add to it in every module, and by the end, you'll have a tool you can use for homework, studying, and projects.

What makes it special?

• It won't do your work for you (that's cheating)
• It WILL help you think through problems (that's studying)
• It knows your “Never List” — things you refuse to let AI do
• It asks you questions instead of just giving answers
• It's yours — your values, your voice, your rules

The Free On-Ramp & 6 Paid Modules

Module 0 — FREE (15 min)

Your first AI conversation. No commitment. See if this is for you.

The Full Course

Total Time: 2.5 hours  ·  Format: Interactive exercises, not videos  ·  Support: Email support (text questions)

Each Module Follows This Pattern

1. The Hook — A scenario that makes you think (3–5 min)
2. The Concept — What you need to know (10–15 min)
3. Socratic Lab — Practice with prompts (15–20 min)
4. Build Checkpoint — Add to your tutor file (10–15 min)
5. Knowledge Check — Prove you got it, unlock your badge (5–10 min)

Your Tutor File Grows Like This

Module 1: tutor.md has your Never List
Module 2: tutor.md gets Socratic questions
Module 3: tutor.md gets AI explanation
Module 4: tutor.md gets bias checks
Module 5: tutor.md gets personality
Module 6: tutor.md is complete and ready to use!

Certificate & Badges

The Certificate

• Digital Certificate — PDF emailed to you with a public verification URL
• Verification URL — Employers and schools can confirm it's real
• Bragging Rights — You're SocratesXR Certified

Badges Along the Way

Earn one badge per module by scoring 4 out of 5 on the Knowledge Check.

Skills for Your Resume

Is This Course Right for You?

Perfect for you if:

• You're in high school (grades 9–12)
• You've heard about ChatGPT but aren't sure how to use it right
• You want to get ahead without cheating
• You're curious about AI but don't want to be a programmer
• You want a certificate that proves you know your stuff

Not for you if:

• You want AI to do your homework for you (we'll teach you why that's a bad idea)
• You're looking for programming or coding (this is about using AI, not building it)
• You want to watch videos passively (this is hands-on)

How We Think About AI Here

1. You Stay in Charge — AI is a tool. You're the pilot. We never forget that.
2. Questions Beat Answers — Socrates asked questions. So will you. So will your tutor.
3. Show Your Work — The certificate proves you CAN use AI ethically — not just that you watched videos.
4. Keep It Real — Every example is something that could happen in YOUR life.

You Won't Get Stuck Alone

Support (Email)

• Ask questions by email: exactrushllc@gmail.com
• No voice/video required
• Office hours may be added later once we have enrolled cohorts

Async Q&A (Text Only)

• Submit questions by text (email): exactrushllc@gmail.com
• We respond as soon as possible
• As we grow, we may publish answers to common questions

Community (Coming Soon) — Share your tutor setups, help other students, get unstuck.

What You Need

• Computer or tablet (phone works, but desktop is better for writing)
• Free ChatGPT or Claude account (we'll walk you through setup)
• Text editor: Notepad (Windows), TextEdit (Mac), or Google Docs
• Internet connection
• NO coding required — ever

📱 Mobile students: iA Writer or Google Docs work great for building your tutor file on a phone.

Frequently Asked