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I had the honor of speaking at our local ATD annual conference this week, and it is always so energizing to connect with old friends and make new ones in person. It also gave me a chance to take a new topic out for a test drive and this one about “Primal Persuasion” went pretty well I THINK. Check it out and see what YOU think. 

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📰 News & Notes

The Six AI Use Case Families of Instructional Design

Newsletter regular, Dr. Philippa Hardman says that AI in instructional design is like a Swiss Army Knife—way more versatile than just creating content or automating admin tasks! From sparking creative ideas and analyzing research to generating data insights and personalizing content for different cultures, AI can transform how we design and deliver learning. Plus, with AI-powered assistants helping out, instructional designers can level up their game and offer more engaging, tailored learning experiences faster than ever before. Read on for more!

🎯 Take away: AI is your new go-to for creativity, personalization, and supercharged learning design!

Learning Science in Practice: Do’s and Don’ts

Learning science isn’t rocket science—it’s brain science! In this article, Clark Quinn tells us that to help knowledge stick, keep learners active and engaged, avoid overloading their brains with too much info at once, and sprinkle in spaced repetition. Personalized learning journeys and timely feedback are your secret weapons. Mix all this up, and you've got a recipe for learner success that’s as satisfying as a perfectly brewed cup of coffee.

🎯 Take away: Make learning stick by using active engagement, spaced repetition, and a sprinkle of personalized feedback!

Claude’s AI Superpower: Prompt Engineering, Made Easy

I talked with a lot of people at our local ATD event this week, and it seems Claude is still a bit of a mystery. But I've got a secret for you: the Console tool. It's a game-changer for creating AI prompts. Whether you're designing training materials or brainstorming new ways to engage learners, the Anthropic Console makes it easy for anyone to craft detailed, effective prompts. Simply type in your request, and the Console will generate a polished prompt that you can copy and paste into Claude or any other GenAI tool. It’s like having an AI assistant for your AI assistant, helping you build better learning experiences.

If you're interested in learning more, be sure to check out this video on when and why to use Claude instead of ChatGPT.

🎯 Take away: Unlock the full potential of AI for L&D by using Anthropic Console to craft smarter, more effective prompts.

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🎧 Podcast

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