About the Hands-On AI Learning Lab
The AI Hands-On Learning Lab is a monthly, guided exploration of technology tools with a focus on their AI capabilities. Each session spotlights a specific software and provides learners the opportunity to delve into its distinct AI features through hands-on exploration. The lab will also foster discussions on how these tools can be effectively used across workplace contexts, particularly for Learning & Development professionals.
Our August AI lab will feature Google Gemini!
About Google Gemini
Google Gemini is like having a versatile, multimodal AI teammate that goes beyond text. It can understand and generate content from text, images, code, and more. It can also help keep your inbox organized by summarizing email threads, highlighting key points, and extracting action items. Not only that, but it can suggest replies or draft new emails based on prompts in the side panel. It’s a powerful tool for streamlining research, brainstorming ideas, summarizing dense materials, and so much more. Gemini can automate your workflows, saving time (and cognitive load) for any busy L&D professional.
Mary serves as the Vice President of Technology for ATD Central Mass. She is completing an M.A. in Educational Technology Leadership from George Washington University and holds an additional M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Teachers College, Columbia University. With extensive experience managing diverse learning and development projects in the northeast, as well as Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Germany, Mary’s interests encompass project management, adult learning, educational technology, task authenticity, learning transfer, competency-based learning, and culturally responsive practices. She is particularly passionate about adapting learning design, instruction, and technology to enhance cultural relevance for target audience as well as implementing small moves to address performance gaps.
Capability Model - Technology Application, Lifelong Learning, Future Readiness
