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 December lab will focus specifically on AI for L&D using Mindtickle!
About Mindtickle
Mindtickle brings real-world practice and measurable readiness to the forefront of your L&D strategy. With its advanced AI role-play and coaching capabilities, you can turn passive training materials into dynamic, high-impact practice sessions in seconds. Especially effective for sales training, Mindtickle helps L&D teams accelerate time-to-competency. You can scale coaching, standardize pitch delivery, and evaluate mastery of complex product information through self-directed learning and reflection. Using Mindtickle can be an excellent AI that your frontline employees are truly ready for any performance context.
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
