LH #97 What Do We Speak About When We Speak About AI? with Donald H. Taylor
Mar 25, 2024
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Don Taylor discusses the overwhelming interest in AI in L&D, reflecting on historical tech trends and potential corrections. The evolution of technology companies, the shift in workplace learning challenges, and career trends are also explored, highlighting the impact of AI on various fields.
The GSS survey highlights the overwhelming focus on AI in L&D, shaping the future of workplace learning.
The webinar emphasizes the significance of a robust content strategy, including content audits and repurposing.
Deep dives
Learning Technologies Exhibition: Key Source of Knowledge
The Learning Technologies exhibition in London, celebrating its 25th year, is a vital source of knowledge for global learning enthusiasts, offering seminars and insights from top professionals. With 10,000 attendees and over 200 free-floor seminars, it is a must-attend event for anyone in the learning field.
Content Strategy Webinar with Mike Taylor and Bianca Baumann
A webinar with learning experts Mike Taylor and Bianca Baumann highlights the importance of a good content strategy to manage and optimize learning content effectively. The webinar covers smart tactics like content audits, repurposing, and retiring content to ensure a robust content strategy.
Significance of AI in Learning: Insights from GSS Survey
Discussions around AI in learning have been amplified, reflecting the findings of Don Taylor's influential GSS survey that underscores the prevalent focus on AI in the learning domain. The survey indicates a substantial interest and conversation around AI, shaping the future of workplace learning.
Shifting Landscape of Technology in Learning and Development
The evolving landscape of technology in learning and development demands a shift in skill sets and approaches. Learning professionals are transitioning from traditional methods to data-driven strategies, emphasizing the importance of being data savvy and adept at interpreting analytics for improved learning outcomes.
What does the intense focus on AI in learning today have to say about the future of L&D?
Don Taylor is a well-recognised commentator and thinker in the fields of workplace learning and supporting technologies. He speaks world-wide, and has chaired the Learning Technologies Conference in London since 2000. His annual L&D Global Sentiment Survey, started in 2014, provides a unique perspective on L&D trends from over 100 countries, asking the question, what’s going to be hot in L&D? No surprise, perhaps, that the answer this year was AI. But the scale of the vote for AI was unprecedented, and raises serious questions about the future of L&D.
00:00 - Start
01:06 - Intro
03:39 - An unprecedented survey result
06:07 - Has any other tech ever dominated the survey quite so much?
08:42 - How has the sentiment about AI changed over time?
21:13 - Are we on the verge of a ‘correction’ to AI enthusiasm?
28:37 - What does the survey tell us about L&D challenges?
32:27 - With all the focus on AI, what are we NOT focusing on?
36:38 - Preview of Learning Technologies Ex & Conf, London
45:56 - Who does Don draw inspiration from?
51:30 - End
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Celebrating its 25th year, the Learning Technologies conference & exhibition 17-18 April 2024 is Europe’s leading workplace learning event. Register today at https://www.learningtechnologies.co.uk/
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Webinar: Designing a Successful Learning Content Strategy with Mike Taylor and Bianca Baumann on 9 April 2024, register now at: https://hubs.la/Q02qdB160 The Mindtools visualization of GSS over time: