Week 1 Welcome & Introductions

Hello Everyone, my name is Natacha, I work at Surge Learning, a healthcare-focused learning technology company. My day-to-day is a mix of instructional design, eLearning development, and content strategy, all built around one goal: making sure the people who care for Canadians have learning that actually reflects the work they do. We serve over 600,000 users across the country. I have join the cohort to find out more about AI. 

And yes, I have to introduce Toby. He's a Border Collie mix and he is absolutely, unapologetically spoiled. He takes his job as office supervisor very seriously, reminds me that it is time for breaks and walks. 

Looking forward to learning alongside everyone here!

Kia ora koutou, hello everyone.

I’m Sonya, a Senior Learning Designer at NZ Post, Tukurau Aotearoa. I’ve been with NZ Post for seven years and have worked in instructional design and learning more broadly for way longer than that. While my role is mainly focused on learning design, my heart really belongs to creative and meaningful e‑learning, work that feels human, useful, and actually changes what people do - more than just tick a compliance box.

We live in Warkworth, just north of Auckland, where beaches, bush, and good coffee (and vineyards) are never far away. Having space and connection to nature makes a big difference to our whānau (family).

I’m really looking forward to learning alongside this cohort and seeing how others are exploring AI in practical, thoughtful ways. He waka eke noa, we’re all in this together.

Rosie is our much‑loved labradoodle who is happiest when walks are long, the sun is out, and everyone is where she can see them.

Ngā mihi nui,
Sonya

Hi there! I'm Terri Ann, and I'm an instructional designer at George Mason University. My big project for the next year is supporting faculty as they continue to improve course accessibility, but my other big project is exploring AI and all of its affordances for both faculty, students, and staff. I joined the AI Cohort to learn more about how to use AI Assistant to build courses in Rise. 

We just celebrated the 4-weekiversary of adopting Chu Chu. He's a big orange boy coming in at nearly 14 pounds. He's only just turned two, so it's like living with a toddler.  He at least tries to be a close approximation of what he thinks a good boy should be:

Hi everyone!

Wow, 212 replies so far. That's a lot of replies :)

I am Yuri, an instructional designer at MedStar Health. I specialize in creating training programs for nurses and doctors with specific training goals.

I am located in San Juan Bautista, California. I love Los Angeles and spend some of my downtime there when I can, and occasionally catch a Dodgers game. 

I joined this AI Assistant Certification Cohort to see how I could make the most of AI in Rise and Storyline, and I hope to use that knowledge to tailor projects more closely to SME requests and even offer better suggestions for presenting their ideas.

Lobo is a rescue cat that I saved from the middle of a 5-lane freeway. How he got there, I have no idea, but he's definitely landed with his nose in the butter with me.

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Hi everyone! 

My name is Sascha and I’m based in Switzerland. I work in a mid-sized company as part of the training team, where I create e-learning content for various departments and groups. My day-to-day work involves designing, developing, and maintaining digital learning materials to support internal education and professional development.

I joined this AI Assistant Certification Cohort because I’m excited about the new capabilities of AI assistants. I’m particularly interested in fully understanding and leveraging these tools to enhance my workflow and create more efficient and impactful learning content.

Hi everyone, I am Savita Tyagi, from India and I work as an instructional designer in an MNC. My day to day involves creating trainings for retail representatives and I am constantly looking for ways to make those trainings engaging for learners. I have enrolled in this course to learn how I can use AI to create the design that I have in mind and use it as my thought partner whenever I get stuck.

I don't have a pet right now but hopefully I will have a kitten soon :)

Excited to meet all of you very soon and have meaningful conversations :)

Hello everyone! I'm Alankrita, and I'm thrilled to be part of this cohort! I'm based in Bangalore, India, where I work as a learning content developer specialist at my current company. My role combines various responsibilities, including developing e-learning courses and supporting the LMS team with enhancements and new features.

Recently, I've been exploring some AI capabilities in RISE and Storyline, and I'm eager to learn more about utilizing these features and honing my skills with advanced techniques. A highlight for me will be connecting with fellow peers and engaging in lively discussions.

Hi everyone,

I am Israt and I work as an Instructional Designer at AutoStore, based in Oslo, Norway. I am involved in creating training content for our partners and I joined this training to learn how best AI assistant in Articulate can be used to develop fun and engaging content for fast delivery. 

I don't have any pet but I am happy to see the pictures of all the lovely pets the rest of the team is posting here 😍

I'm Pascal, the Program Manager for the Service Academy at Roche Diagnostics, based in Switzerland. My role involves managing a skill-assessment platform that provides skill-based learning resources for our Service teams.

Hi! I'm Elizabeth and I am an Education Consultant for a Healthcare Organization in Newfoundland, Canada. I my background is nursing but I have worked with L&D for the past 14 years. I deliver face to face training and work with SMEs to develop online course modules for our organization. I'm excited to learn more about how I can effectively use the AI tools that are available to me!