September 2024

Monday, September 9, 2024

6:00 – 6:30 pm: Networking
6:30 – 8:00 pm: Business Meeting / Program

In-person and Online

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

AI as an Intelligent Assistant in Learning Design

Learning designers are increasingly using AI in their work, but how effective is it?

This interactive session will explore how AI can serve as an intelligent assistant to help you create more effective and engaging learning experiences. We will use some real-world examples and invite you to participate in evaluating how Large Language Models can serve you.

Join us for a dynamic session where you’ll not only learn about the potential of AI but also experience its capabilities firsthand. Leave with actionable insights on how to integrate AI into your design workflows, enhancing both creativity and efficiency.

NOTE: That last paragraph was written by ChatGPT.

ATTEND VIRTUALLY

This meeting will be available synchronously via Zoom.

To virtually attend the meeting:

  • The connection should be available by about 6:20 p.m.
  • Go to: https://stthomas.zoom.us/j/2142709060
  • You may wish to select Test computer mic and speakers.
  • Select: Join Audio Conference.

Using headphones usually provides better sound quality than relying on your computer’s speakers. Please keep in mind that we do not have the resources to provide professional-quality audio and video. The connection should be available by about 6:20 p.m. on the day of the meeting. DLF is an all-volunteer/free organization. We cannot provide technical support and are not directly affiliated with UST. Please do not contact UST if you experience problems signing in.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Dr. Bob Elmore has been in the eLearning industry for more than 30 years, long before it was called eLearning. He started as a graduate student at the University of Illinois and then went to work with Control Data’s PLATO system, which was among the first online learning communities. He has held positions with a number of eLearning and technology companies and has been a faculty member in the graduate programs at the University of Minnesota and Capella University, among others. He was Dean of Graduate and Online Learning at the University of Northwestern, St. Paul and Dean of Academic Affairs at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.

Bob holds a Ph.D. in instructional design and technology from the University of Minnesota with an emphasis in cognitive psychology.