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 September AI lab will feature Canva!
About Canva
Content creation is one of the funnest part of learning design - but also most time consuming. Lucky for you,, Canva’s AI tools make content creation faster, easier, and more dynamic, with no design background needed. With features like Magic Write for instant copy, Magic Design for auto-generating layouts, and AI image generation, it helps L&D teams quickly build polished training decks, social posts, infographics, and more. Perfect for both L&D and workforce communications, Canva can help you streamline visual storytelling and empowers anyone to create professional-quality materials in minutes.
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
