Tangents with TorranceLearning Podcast
In this episode of Tangents with Torrance Learning, hosts Megan Torrance and Meg Fairchild talk about the evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) within organizations. The discussion centers on the integration of AI in workplaces, the pace at which AI is being adopted, and the various approaches organizations are taking towards its use. Megan introduces the WISE at AI framework, a guideline designed to navigate AI usage ethically and effectively. This episode offers a thoughtful exploration into the use of AI in learning and development, presenting both the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for professionals in the field.
Key Points:
- Insights on how AI is increasingly finding space in organizational strategies
- Uncertainty in AI strategies within many organizations and how this affects application and innovation.
- WISE AT AI framework, a guide to use AI ethically and effectively.
- Responsibility of using AI without causing harm, ensuring transparency, and maintaining accountability for the outcomes derived from AI tools.
Show Credits:
Hosts: Meg Fairchild and Megan Torrance
Producers: Meg Fairchild and Dean Castile
Music: Original music by Dean Castile
In this episode, co-hosts Meg Fairchild and Megan Torrance talk about the complexities of learning ecosystems. They share their differing perspectives on the topic and discuss the wide array of elements that make up a learning ecosystem, from technology and social aspects to organizational processes and policies. They also highlight the value that comes from of understanding the current state of a learning ecosystem and discuss a recent project where they uncovered insights about the breadth and depth of learning ecosystems. The episode wraps up with a quick comparison of learning ecosystems to natural ecosystems.
Key points:
- Learning ecosystems are more than just systems and technology
- Why you might want to map the current state of a learning ecosystem
- Learning ecosystem maps can go beyond what the learner directly accesses
- Involve many stakeholders and people with diverse perspectives
- Knowing how everything is connected can help you make more informed decisions
Show Credits:
Hosts: Meg Fairchild and Megan Torrance
Producers: Meg Fairchild and Dean Castile
Music: Original music by Dean Castile
In this episode of Tangents with TorranceLearning, hosts Meg Fairchild and Megan Torrance delve into the unexpected world of creating AI boyfriends. Megan Torrance shares her experience of organizing a hackathon to create an AI boyfriend at the ATD TechKnowledge event in Los Angeles and the surprising outcomes that ensued.
Topics Discussed:
- The origin of the AI boyfriend hackathon
- The different AI solutions created by the teams
- The practical value of creating personalized AI agents
- Megan's personal experiences with AI-assisted coaching
- The potential applications of sophisticated AI partners in learning and development
- The humorous and unexpected moments from the hackathon
Show Credits:
Hosts: Meg Fairchild and Megan Torrance
Producer: Dean Castile
Music: Original music by Dean Castile
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In this episode of Tangents with TorranceLearning, hosts Meg Fairchild and Megan Torrance discuss Megan's recent experience at the TechKnowledge conference. They delve into the unique format of the conference, the sessions Megan presented, and the emergence of artificial intelligence in the learning and development space.
Key points from the episode include:
- Megan shares insights into the TechKnowledge conference, highlighting its tech-forward nature, smaller scale compared to other conferences, and the experimental formats employed by the ATD. She also details her presentations at TechKnowledge, including talks on xAPI for data and analytics and the role of artificial intelligence in the learning data ecosystem.
- The hosts discuss the increasing emphasis on artificial intelligence in the learning and development space, with Megan shedding light on the relevance and resonance of AI frameworks in their work. They also touch upon the challenges of keeping up with the rapid advancements in AI tools and technologies.
- Megan shares her experience with an impactful keynote address at TK, delivered by Mick Ebling from Not Impossible Labs. The discussion centers on Ebling's inspiring stories of problem-solving and the compelling message of "commit, then figure it out."
Show Credits:
Hosts: Meg Fairchild and Megan Torrance
Producer: Dean Castile
Music: Original music by Dean Castile