Welcome to the 'AI Learner Lounge' - the podcast fusing AI + Learning & Development. I’m your host, Kambria and I’m here to help L&D professionals, instructional designers, and educators like yourself redefine what’s possible with artificial intelligence. Explore the real-world applications of artificial intelligence in the L&D space. Discover use cases and strategies. And get practical tips tailored for professionals like you. From exploring how AI facilitates individual learning to underst ...
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Being Human in the Age of AI with Guest Adrian Wisnicki
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27:47In this episode, Professor Adrian Wisnicki from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln joins the AI Learner Lounge to discuss how AI is reshaping education and society. Discover his approach to prepare students to navigate and leverage AI responsibly in their careers and learn more about the ethical implications of AI. *Additional Resources* Article on…
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AI and Data Security: Looking at the recent ChatGPT updates
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15:32One of the top risks generative AI brings is data security. Data being used to train the models is just the tip of the iceberg. In this episode, learn key data privacy risks and discover how you can ensure secure and responsible AI use. *Additional Resources* Menlo Security report: https://info.menlosecurity.com/rs/281-OWV-899/images/How-employee-u…
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There are many methods to identify and implement AI use cases. In this episode, we explore how Lean Six Sigma can be used to identify waste in our learning and development processes and ensure our AI solutions solve root causes of problems we face. *About Your Host* Kambria Dumesnil is the founder of the AI Innovation Lounge. As an AI learning stra…
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Beyond Theory: Practical AI Solutions for L&D with Guest Kerry Avery
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23:50Uncover practical AI solutions that go beyond theory. This week, Kerry Avery, CEO of Odin Training Solutions joins the AI Learner Lounge and shares her 20+ years of expertise in training design and her journey with generative AI. Learn how she integrated ChatGPT into Articulate, overcame challenges in prompt engineering, and developed innovative so…
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AI and Apprenticeships with Guest Erica Farmer
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26:09How can AI help bring the art of the possible to apprenticeships? How might it impact how we approach apprenticeships? On this episode of the AI Learner Lounge, special guest Erica Farmer joins to discuss AI in Apprenticeships. *About Erica Farmer* Erica Farmer is the Co-Founder and Business Director of Quantum Rise Talent Group. She has been in th…
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LinkedIn and AI for L&D with Guest Luke Matthews
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22:34Investing in building your social media presence can benefit your career, bring in new clients, and open opportunities. LinkedIn is a particularly valuable platform for this. On this episode, Luke Matthews joins me to discuss LinkedIn for learning and development professionals and how you can leverage AI. Discover how to identify your audience, fin…
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AI + You: Your Relationship with AI with Guest Tom Winter
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23:06AI can do far more than we expect when we learn to use it effectively. And it starts with your relationship with AI. On this episode of the AI Learner Lounge, guest Tom Winter, founder of SEOwind, explains his CyborgMethod and shares insights from his recent whitepaper. *Additional Reading* Human vs. AI Written Content whitepaper: https://seowind.i…
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Agile Learning for AI with Guest Laura Kaye Chamberlain
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30:14Agile learning comes from software development. It means we take a flexible approach to continuous learning and have an adaptive approach. It emphasizes speed, flexibility, and collaboration and applies a set of values and principles to learning. In this episode, special guest Laura Kaye Chamberlain joins the AI Learner Lounge podcast to discuss ho…
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AI Video Avatars for L&D with Guest Eran Malloch
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29:29AI avatars are a high-opportunity use case for learning and development. In this episode, special guest Eran Malloch joins the AI Learner Lounge to discuss how you can use AI avatars for learning and development, responsible use, and how to get started. *Additional Reading* Article - The voice effect in multimedia instruction revisited: Does it sti…
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A Tale of Two Companies: AI Adoption & Human Costs
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16:23It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. In this episode, we look at how two companies (IKEA and Klarna) approach how they manage the human impact of AI implementation and how it might impact your role as a learning and development professional. Additional reading & listening: Guardian article on the AI Apocalypse: https://www.theguardi…
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How Instructional Designers are Using AI - A discussion of Dr. Philippa Hardman’s research findings
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16:23How are instructional designers using AI? In this episode, we explore recent research done by Dr. Philippa Hardman on the state of AI and instructional design. Hear her five key findings and discover what it means for you as a Learning & Development professional. Additional reading: Dr. Philippa Hardman’s research: https://drphilippahardman.substac…
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AI Influencers & The Impact on Learners with Guest Janali Davis
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27:35How do the voices shaping our views on AI impact the way we learn and use it? In this AI Learner Lounge podcast episode, we discuss the world of AI influencers with special guest Janali Davis and explore the ripple effects influencers like Neil Patel have on learners new to AI. Join us as Janali unpacks the good and the bad when it comes to influen…
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AI, Learning, & Performance with Guest Guy Wallace
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29:00How can we take a performance-oriented approach to learning and development? How does AI impact this? On this week’s AI Learner Lounge podcast episode, special guest Guy Wallace joins us to discuss AI, learning, and performance. Guy Wallace LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guywwallace/By Kambria Dumesnil
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AI, Learning, & The Tyranny of Time with Guest Donald Clark
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36:24On this week's episode, special guest Donald Clark joins the AI Learner Lounge. Donald is the CEO of WildFire Learning and the author of Artificial Intelligence for Learning: How to Use AI to Support Employee Development, among many others. On this episode, we discuss how AI can improve the learning experience and free us and our learners from the …
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Generative AI Ethical Implications for L&D and Education with Guest Sahaj Vaidya
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26:26What are the implications of generative AI in EdTech and L&D? On this week's episode special guest Sahaj Vaidya joins the AI Learner Lounge to discuss responsible AI use for L&D and education. From privacy and security to bias, we're exploring it all.By Kambria Dumesnil
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The Downfall of L&D: Lessons from Kodak and Blockbuster
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12:53Kodak and Blockbuster were giants in their time, yet their stories serve as stark reminders of what happens when we don’t adapt. In this episode, we explore how the Learning & Development (L&D) industry can learn from their downfalls to embrace the digital and AI revolution.By Kambria Dumesnil
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AI Possibilities vs. Reality for Learning & Development with Guest Alexander Salas
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36:36Sometimes we need a reality check when it comes to AI. On this episode of the AI Learner Lounge, guest Alexander Salas joins me to discuss the possibilities and realities of using AI for learning and development. Additional Resources Alexander's Style Learn website: https://stylelearn.com/ Corpraxis YouTube video on ChatGPT for course creation: htt…
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The Art of Prompting and Visual Creativity with Guest Wambui Kungu
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28:18AI image generation brings many opportunities for learning and development. On this week's episode, we welcome Wambui Kungu, a technical curriculum developer, to the AI Learner Lounge. In this episode, she shares her work with AI image generation, prompt tips, and more. Connect with Wambui on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wambui-k/…
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AI Literacy in the Workplace: IBM’s Approach to AI Upskilling
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16:49Description: Almost half of the professional workforce is concerned they will be “left behind” in their careers if they don’t use AI. But 48% say their organization hasn’t provided any resources or information about AI. These recent findings from a WSU study highlight the gap between what workers need and what organizations are providing. Learn how…
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Getting Started with AI for L&D with Guest Josh Cavalier
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23:32Getting started with generative AI in learning and development just got easier. In this episode, we're joined by Josh Cavalier, an expert in AI and Learning & Development, to talk about the basics and beyond. In this episode, we're talking prompting, use cases, workflows, and more. Learn more about special guest Josh Cavalier: https://www.joshcaval…
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GPTs Unveiled: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly in Learning & Development
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17:32How does OpenAI's new GPT Store impact Learning & Development? What opportunities does it bring? What risks should you know about? On this week’s episode of the AI Learner Lounge podcast, we’re exploring the good, the bad, and, yes, even the ugly sides of GPTs, and what it means for you in learning and development.…
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AI undoubtedly brings changes. And there is a lot of fear about being replaced by AI. For the most part, learning and development is pretty secure. But that doesn't mean our role will be the same tomorrow as it is today. In this episode, discover 4 ways AI is shifting the role of learning and development. Additional reading: McKinsey Article: https…
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When new technology emerges, some skills might become redundant. Critical thinking is a skill we can’t afford to lose. In this episode, discover how AI might impact our ability to think critically and five types of critical thinking skills you need to be an effective AI collaborator. Additional reading: Forbes article - Why are humans biased agains…
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Without a question, AI dominated 2023. As we enter 2024, we’re set for a renewed emphasis on the human element in an increasingly digital world. In the final podcast episode of 2023, discover: The job outlook for L&D professionals in light of AI. 3 future-proof skills McKinsey has identified. Why 2024 will be the year of the humans. Resources menti…
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Unwrap the gift of continuous learning on this week’s episode of the AI Learner Lounge. Discover two opportunities AI brings for learning and development and find out how you can use it to flip self-directed learning on its head. Cozy up with your favorite holiday drink and get ready to learn more about AI – a gift that keeps on giving.…
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Serving Up AI: Lessons from McDonalds on Learning & Development
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17:00What can the world of fast food teach us about learning and innovation? A lot more than you might think. In this episode, we're taking a unique look at how McDonald's, a global leader in quick-service dining, approaches artificial intelligence and trains and supports its workforce. You’ll also discover how McDonald’s new partnership with Google wil…
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ChatGPT & The Psychology of Motivation: Prompt Techniques to try for Learning & Development
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18:06AI like ChatGPT isn’t human, but it responds surprisingly well to prompts that appeal to intrinsic and extrinsic motivations like we would. Using motivation-based prompt techniques can help you get better outputs for your L&D work. In this episode, we’ll explore why we’re seeing AI act like a human, what the research says, and how you can leverage …
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Happy Birthday ChatGPT: A Year of Learning, A Future Unfolding
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21:15This week, we're lighting the candles for a very special episode as we celebrate ChatGPT's first birthday. On November 30th, 2022, the world of learning and development (and the world as a whole) was forever changed with the release of ChatGPT. In just one year, it has not only captured our imaginations but also fundamentally shifted how we approac…
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Knowledge sharing is one of the biggest challenges organizations face. As we approach Thanksgiving, a time of harvest and abundance, let's also recognize the wealth of knowledge that exists within our organizations. Whether it's buried in your intranet or still in the minds of your employees, AI can help you harvest knowledge and make it accessible…
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AI Touchpoints: How to Fuse AI with the Learning Journey
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19:27From learners exploring a topic to integrating skills on the job, there are many opportunities to fuse AI with the learning journey. When we look at potential AI touch points along the learning journey as a whole, it can help us see the bigger picture and better support our learners at key moments. It’s a transformative shift that can redefine how …
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The AI Shadow: AI’s Influence on Perceived Value in L&D
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19:26Are we falling into AI’s shadow? As AI's capabilities expand, there's a looming risk that the intrinsic value of human ingenuity in L&D is being quietly overshadowed. As humans, we are often influenced by our cognitive biases—biases that, as irrational as it is, can lead us to question the worth of human-led efforts once AI enters the equation. It'…
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Learning from Top AI Adopters: Lessons from the Marketing Industry with Special Guest Lauren Wallett
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39:09In this special episode of the AI Learner Lounge, we welcome a distinguished guest, Lauren Wallett, to discuss what the marketing industry (one of the top adopters of AI) is doing with AI, and how it applies to learning and development. About Lauren Lauren has more than 18 years of content marketing expertise and worked with some of the biggest bra…
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Taming the Ghoulish Side of AI: A Halloween Special on AI Risks in Learning & Development
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22:23This Halloween, we're getting into the ghoulish side of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and uncovering its risks to Learning & Development (L&D). Just like the ghosts, skeletons, vampires, bats, mummies, werewolves, and witches that roam around on Halloween night, AI has its own set of horrors that can haunt us year-round. But fear not! In this spookt…
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Fusing Human + AI Creativity: What We Bring to the L&D Table
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17:46Is AI like ChatGPT creative? It's passed multiple creativity tests and can generate images, brainstorm learning activities, and more. By all accounts, AI is creative, but not in the same way as we are. Personal experiences, emotions, inspiration, and intuition often inspire our ideas as humans. We draw on our hopes, fears, aspirations, and anticipa…
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The Ultimate Soft Skills Sandbox: Learning Simulation with AI
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21:11AI (especially ChatGPT) is the ultimate skill sandbox. Discover two methods to leverage AI to develop professional (soft) skills and listen to two example conversations in this episode of the AI Learner Lounge. It's no secret that AI can revolutionize Learning and Development. We often hear about how ChatGPT can be used to create course outlines, s…
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Future-Proof Your L&D Career in a World with AI
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17:00With only 26% of companies having AI policies, we need to take ownership of our professional development and personal AI literacy. This episode is all about you - not your organization or your L&D team, but you as a professional. If your organization is lagging, it doesn’t mean you have to. Discover what you can do to future-proof your learning and…
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AI-Driven Changes for Learning & Development (a look at Bloom’s Taxonomy) | Episode 7
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15:59AI brings changes to the workplace. With that, how we approach learning and development and what our learners need shifts too. This episode explores how our L&D and ID models need to adapt because of AI. This includes looking at: A recent adaptation Oregon State University made to Bloom’s Taxonomy How it applies to workplace learning & why we need …
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AI As Our Learner - Fusing ChatGPT with our L&D Models and Expertise
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16:55Our prompt is ChatGPT's job aid. As learning and development professionals, instructional designers, and trainers, we must think of ChatGPT and generative AI as our learner. Just like our human learners, we need to understand its current knowledge and identify gaps to build in the knowledge it needs.…
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Centaurs & Cyborgs - How We Fuse AI with L&D (Key takeaways from a Harvard, Warwick, and BCG working paper)
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15:49Are you a centaur or a cyborg? In this episode, we'll look at two distinct techniques for collaborating with AI (specifically ChatGPT) for Learning and Development based on insights from a new working paper released by Harvard, Warwick, and BCG. Discover what they found from experiments with high-skilled consultants on workplace tasks and my three …
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The Rise of the AI Fusionist: Where L&D Meets AI
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18:13Traditional expertise + AI. It’s a powerful combination. AI is exciting and innovative but needs our direction and evidence-based foundations. It needs us to be AI Fusionists that can seamlessly blend AI with L&D. In this episode of the AI Learner Lounge, we’ll explore what it means to be an AI Fusionist and look at the four crucial elements that d…
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Anchoring AI- Architecting the Learning Experience
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20:38What happens when we don’t have L&D fundamentals in place when we integrate AI in the workplace? The short answer - our learners suffer. Introducing ChatGPT and other AI in the workplace can provide on-demand performance support when it’s needed most and support self-directed learning. But if we’re not careful, AI could make a bad process worse. Th…
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The Future-Ready Workforce: Addressing AI-Driven Knowledge & Skill Gaps
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22:13What does it mean to have a future-ready workforce? How will AI change job roles and skill needs? AI has the potential to transform many workflows, including those previously believed to be “safe” from automation. This integration can often lead to hybrid roles, which combine human expertise with AI capabilities. These hybrid roles will require wor…
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Upgrade Your L&D Processes: Finding the Right Match for AI
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21:47Are you exploring ways to improve your learning and development processes with AI? In this episode, we'll focus on how AI can be integrated into specific areas of L&D for tangible results. Discover how to find the right match between your current practices and the potential of AI. Learn how to identify opportunities, evaluate options, and make info…
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