About the 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 - from getting the job, reducing friction in your workflow processes, and leveling up your learning design.
We will rotate through focusing on an AI tool through one of these three specific lenses:
Our October AI will be focused on landing your next role with AI using LinkedIn!
About LinkedIn
Let's be honest, the job hunt has changed - now requiring a whole new strategy to get noticed and land your next role.
LinkedIn’s AI features are one way to level up. With new basic and premium features, this is your chance to try them out and see if they’re a good fit for what you’re looking for. LinkedIn’s AI helps you craft an optimized profile that stands out, and its advanced search lets you find your next role - things that can make the job hunt dramatically less friction-filled. AI can also assists in drafting personalized connection messages, and even suggests the perfect learning courses upskill. Join us to try out these tools and determine if they give you the competitive edge you’re looking for in your professional journey.
Mary serves as the Vice President of Technology for ATD Central Mass. Currently an instructional designer at Boston Scientific, she holds an M.A. in Educational Technology Leadership from George Washington University and an additional M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages with a focus on adult learners from Teachers College, Columbia University. A technology evangelist and project management professional 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 adult learning, educational technology, task authenticity, learning transfer, competency-based learning, and culturally responsive practices. Her favorite instructional design model is SAM (with Dick & Carey close behind). Mary 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
