The Future of Learning is Here: AI, Personalization, and the "Secret Sauce" of Effective Online Courses

?? Curious about the future of learning and development? Imagine a world where AI chatbots sift through your emails to summarize crucial data, where educators harness the power of language models like ChatGPT to foster critical thinking, and where the world's most popular online courses blend academic rigor with cinematic flair.

Here is the latest edition of my weekly learning, design, and technology newsletter:

?? The Secret Sauce of Online Courses: Barbara Oakley 's "Learning How to Learn" isn't just popular; it's a masterclass in course design. It combines academic depth, technological innovation, and a dash of Hollywood to engage learners globally.

?? Google Bard Gets Personal: Google Bard 's AI is no longer just a search assistant. It now integrates with your Gmail, Docs, and Drive to fetch and summarize information. And guess what? It's expanding its reach to Maps, YouTube, and Google Flights.

???? AI in Education: OpenAI has released a comprehensive guide for educators to integrate ChatGPT into teaching methodologies. From simulating challenging conversations to crafting curriculum-based quizzes, the guide offers a roadmap to an AI-driven educational experience.

?? The role of Chat GPT in modern learning design: On the Learning While Working Podcast Megan Torrance shares what she is learning about using Chat GPT.? We focus on using Chat GPT to enhance the learning experience itself, and just using AI to generate content. Get Megan’s one-page practitioner’s guide job aid too!??

?? AI Video Generation: Meet HeyGen is an innovative platform that uses generative AI to streamline your video creation process. No camera or crew? No problem!

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