With ChatGPT, it seems like we’ve finally solved the “get more done, faster, and with less resources” conundrum once and for all. And yet, you may have heard any number of cautionary tales about generative AI. At this point, you may be wondering how to make the most of this powerful tool. Or you may be wondering how to catch up (and did you get left behind? No, you didn’t) If any of this rings true for your experience, then this session is for you.
Megan Torrance will cover the basics – what in practical terms generative AI actually is, and how can you use it as an assistant, a thought partner, a brainstorming muse, or even as part of a learning experience itself. They’ll share examples of how they have used – and you can, too! -- ChatGPT and other generative AI tools as part of your communications and learning design, as a media creation tool, and data analytics engine.
Throughout the session, she’ll focus in on how to make your use of generate AI “WISE:” smart, safe, inclusive & equitable, keeping you, your organization, and your reputation safe. For Megan, smart use includes leveraging AI for tasks it’s actually good for (and avoiding ones it’s not). Inclusivity includes understanding where inherent bias can creep in and how to counteract it. Safe use includes simple data protections that every one of us is responsible for maintaining. And equitable use starts with an appreciation for the intellectual property and the labor market issues underlying today’s AI industry.
Megan Torrance is the CEO & founder of TorranceLearning, a company dedicated to innovative learning strategy, design, deployment & data. Under her leadership, the firm has flourished, serving Fortune 1000 companies with a global footprint. Megan's strategic vision has enabled TorranceLearning to impact millions of employees worldwide, reflecting her deep commitment to transformative corporate education.
Megan's influence extends industry wide. As an author of go-to books like Agile for Instructional Designers, Data & Analytics for Instructional Designers, and Making Sense of xAPI, she has shaped the discourse in the field. She is a Facilitator with eCornell's Women's Executive Leadership certificate, an Instructor in Cornell’s Executive HR Masters program, and adjunct in Penn State’s Learning Design & Technology Masters program. Conveners: Kim Breeze, Lisa Nicholson, Jonathan Wilson
