

LAB Overview: “Spend 2 days with dozens of Learning Leaders and Innovators from major corporations exploring, experimenting and strategizing how AI, Generative AI, Content Curation AI, Augmented Media and other emerging technologies may change, enhance, extend, replace or disrupt workplace learning! - Elliott Masie, Host”
Context: AI is a provocative and also controversial force in the world of technology, business and education. Elliott Masie has created an interactive and experiential event to help learning professionals better understand and imagine how learning organizations, business units and learners themselves might (or might not) evolve learning processes with the rapidly expanding set of AI tools, systems and strategies.
MindMap of Content for AI & Learning LAB: Here is Elliott Masie's starting "Mind-Map" for our content and process in the LAB & Briefing. It will expand by each participant's interests and organizational context:
We will explore AI & Learning by using a range of current and emerging AI, Chatbot, Generative Engines and Embedded tools and systems from various sources. AI Generative Tools and Systems from OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Khan Academy and a range of other technology innovators will be explored in the LAB. We will also investigate the role of AI emerging as a component of Learning Systems, Apps and Tools.
Our AI & Learning Dialogues During LAB:
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How Learning Designers Might Leverage AI
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How Employees Themselves Might Use AI for Learning
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How AI Might Become the Curation Tool of Choice
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A-Learning: Augmented Learning with AI
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When AI Is Inaccurate, Dangerous, Risky or Worse
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Personalization with AI
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AI & Needs Analysis, Assessment, Testing & Simulation
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AI for Workflow Support, Nudging
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Rights & Use Licensing for AI Content
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Can AI Do Graphic Creation for Learning Resources
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Coaching with AI & Scaling Expertise Access
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Creating an Internal Content "Cave"
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Global Translation - Using AI for Language
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Is AI Supportive of Diversity & Inclusion
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The Role of Collaborative/Cohort Learning with AI
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Virtual Instructors and Digital Twins via AI
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Brain Science and AI: Research & Philosophies
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AI & LMS/Learning/Talent Systems: Pathways Forward
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Impact of AI on Learner Skills & Motivation
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New Skills for Learning & Development Professionals
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Job and Role Changes with AI in Learning & Business
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Your Questions, Concerns, Challenges & Curiosities about the Future of AI
Participant Outcomes for AI & Learning LAB:
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Fluency in AI Terminology & Methodologies
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Expanded Examples & Models in Workplace Learning
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Deep Dialogue on Ups, Downs, Motivations & Concerns about AI & Learning
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Experiments and Simulations of AI Supporting Learning Development & Delivery
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Experiments and Simulations of Leveraging Self-Engineering Learning by Employees
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Dialogues with Chief Learning Officers on Corporate Strategies for Considering AI for Learning & Talent
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Framing the Changing Skills for Learning Professionals for AI and Augmented Approaches
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Real Time Hands-On Experiences with AI Tools from OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Kahn Academy and Learning Suppliers
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Honoring the Resistance and Concerns about AI in the Workplace
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Interactions with AI & Learning Experts from Workplace and Education Fields
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Develop and Design a Corporate & Personal AI & Learning Project
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Explore the Human Impacts of AI & Learning
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Research and Evidence Approaches to Evaluating the Impact of AI & Learning Approaches
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Understand Market Shifts by Learning Vendors Adding AI to Learning Systems
AI & Learning Alumni: Our first AI & Learning LAB in May 2023 was attended by learning leaders and implementers from these global organizations: Prudential, PwC, CharterSteel, ESRI, Crowe, Deloitte, Intersystems, Imanet, Capital One, Erie Insurance, Cisco, Axalta, Konica Minolta, Edward Jones and many others from corporate, government and higher education.
Who Should Attend AI & Learning LAB:
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Learning Professionals
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Learning Leader & Chief Learning Officers
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Technology Staff & Managers
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Business Leaders Exploring AI/Learning
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Learning Innovators & Suppliers
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HR/Talent Leaders
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Individuals Intrigued/Challenged by AI & Learning
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People with No, Low, Medium or High AI Experience.
Who Should Not Attend AI & Learning LAB:
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Vendors Wanting to Sell/Market in LAB
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Individuals Not Open to Exploring Plus & Minus of AI & Learning
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Individuals Not Wanting to Experience a LAB Structured Event
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Individuals Desiring a PowerPoint Lecture Mode
Level of Participant AI Experience: The LAB is designed for both colleagues that are brand new to the AI world --- as well as people experienced with AI tools and strategies. We will help each participant use AI to imagine creating, curating, delivering and evolving learning activities. And, since the world of AI is changing on a weekly basis, we will gather by video in June, July and August to track changes in the field as well as your own projects.
Examples of AI & Learning Projects in LAB: During our time together in Saratoga Springs, you and fellow participants will brainstorm and experiment with these projects and simulations:
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Redesign On-Boarding using AI & Learning
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Curating Content for New Learning Experience with AI Tools & Systems
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Personalizing Content and Examples
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Leadership Development Enhanced with AI
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Scaling Coaching with AI and Augmented Approaches
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AI Approaches to Badging and Credentials
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Feedback and “Nudging” with AI
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Role of AI in Classroom and On-The-Job Training
Technology Suggested: Participants should bring a laptop, tablet or phone with internet access via WiFi or cellular. We will provide a set of technology alternatives for participants unable to bring their own systems.
Faculty and Learning Resources at LAB: We will combine in-person experts and facilitators with live interactive video conversations with Chief Learning Officers and Learning Researchers from around the globe during our LAB. These include learning innovators, organizational leaders, business authors and technology analysts.
Elliott Masie is the host and facilitator for the AI & Learning LAB + Briefing. Elliott brings over 50 years experience in the learning and technology fields. He is credited with being one of the innovators for the start of eLearning in the 1990’s and has led global conferences on Learning and Technology for over 30 years. Elliott is the author of 12 books and is the Chair of the MASIE Learning Foundation and MASIE Learning Collaborative with 75 global corporate members. In addition, MASIE Productions is a TONY-Nominated producing partner of 40 Broadway shows including: Kinky Boots, Allegiance, Funny Girl, The Piano Lesson, SpongeBob and more. For a longer bio about Elliott Masie, click here!
Elliott will be joined by a range of AI and Learning resources – who will join us either in person in Saratoga or engage with the group by interactive video.
Schedule: We will be meeting in an AI & Learning LAB space organized at the Saratoga Springs City Center, right on Broadway in the downtown area.
Day 1 (Wednesday, September 20th):
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8:00 to 8:30 am: Registration and Check-In at Saratoga Springs City Center
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8:30 am to Noon: Lab and Briefings
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Noon to 1 pm: Lunch provided with interactive discussions on AI & Learning issues
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1 pm to 4:30 pm: Lab and Briefings
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5:30 pm to 7:00 pm: Reception and party at the Masie
Home, an 1832 Greek Revival in Saratoga.
Day 2: (Thursday, September 21st):
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8:00 am to 11:30: Lab and Briefings
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11:30 to Noon : Lunch provided with interactive discussions on AI & Learning issues
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Noon to 3:00 pm: Lab and Briefings
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Note: We will video tape the sessions from Noon to 3 pm - for any participants needing to leave early to catch a flight out of Albany Airport.
Video Sessions After Event: There will be 3 one-hour live video calls each month after the LAB. We will explore brand new AI & Learning technologies and methodologies. In addition, Elliott Masie and the fellow participants will provide coaching for participants leading an AI & Learning experiment in their organizations.
Registration Fee: $1,295 per person for the AI & Learning LAB + Briefing
$995 for Higher Education/Government Participants
Includes:
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2 Day Lab in Saratoga Springs, NY
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2 Lunches and Refreshments
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Party at Masie House on Wednesday night
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The AI & Learning Resource Collection (dynamically curated)
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3 Follow Up Video Briefings Monthly Live or Asynchronous
Cancellation Fees:
NO CANCELLATION FEES BEFORE 5 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT.
Cancellation Fee From 1 to 5 days before event: $200
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