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    • Friday, March 07, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Virtual on Zoom
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     ISPI SoCal Presents:  GEMS RoundTable

    Stop writing all your ai prompts from scratch

    Join us to discuss this month's article: 

    https://hbsp.harvard.edu/inspiring-minds/an-ai-prompting-template-for-teaching-tasks

    Facilitated by: Laura Coons

    Our Session Format

    The RoundTable is an exciting approach that stimulates incredible conversation and insight around the topics and trends impacting our discipline.

    We read aloud the RoundTable Guidelines and this session's article for about 15 minutes. Then for the next 45 minutes, we offer everyone in attendance equal time to share their thoughts and experiences on or around the topic. Come explore with us!

    NOTE!  Please download and print the article, or view in browser, for your use during the session (link above).

    To facilitate and/or propose an article for a future RoundTable, contact Laura Braeunig laura@nationalitc.com

    Follow us on Linked In: Southern CA Chapter of ISPI

    #PerformanceImprovement #L&DandInstructionalDesign #GEMSRoundTable

    The GEMS RoundTable format was provided by Sue Gabriele, President and Owner, Gabriele Educational Materials and Systems. Website: www.gemslearning.net  Email:  sgabriele@gemslearning.net


    • Tuesday, April 01, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 42
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     ISPI SoCal Presents:  First Tuesday Webinars

    Generative AI Prompt Strategies for Learning & Development



    Josh Cavalier

    *Rescheduled from February 4th*

    (If you signed up for the previous date, please re-register below to RSVP.)

    In this highly interactive session, tech visionary Josh Cavalier will provide not just an opportunity to learn, but a chance to transform.  Be part of this journey as we explore the future of AI conversation technology and its unlimited potential.  Empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to craft effective prompts, add new dimensions to your communication strategies, and usher in a new era of AI interaction Gain confidence sharing your knowledge, reduce creating time through AI, and produce enduring content that changes hearts and minds.

      Session Description

      You'll learn not only foundational knowledge, but also practical skills such as:

      • Creating a Structured Prompt - Unearth techniques for structured prompt creation that enhance clarity and efficiency in communication.
      • Adding Role, Task, and Attributes - Learn to enrich your prompts, making them more dynamic and focused on your desired outcome.
      • Words Matter - Choosing the Right Words - Discover the secrets of diction selection to achieve optimal interaction with your AI models.
      • Using Prompt Sequences - Unleash the power of consecutive prompts for more engaging and in-depth conversations.

      About the Speaker

      Josh Cavalier's passion is to help you understand the power of Generative AI.

      Josh started his career in 1994 as a Senior Art Director for an eLearning company.  He was responsible for creating engaging eLearning experiences for the banking industry.

      The software company he founded in 1999, Lodestone Digital, went from $100k in revenue in 2000 to $1.8m annually in 2006 with five offices, including one in New York City, 11 employees, and 20 contractors.  Lodestone went on to train more than 20,000 students worldwide on digital media tools.

      Josh has performed workshops for Fortune 500 companies and U.S. military branches.  From the floor of the NY Stock Exchange to the assembly line of the F-35 Lightning to numerous corporate headquarters, including Microsoft, Lockheed-Martin, Marriott, Lowes, and Pfizer to name a few.

      Josh's goals include posting weekly on his new YouTube channel, creating downloadable checklists, broadcasting live webinars, and creating one-of-a-kind Generative AI online classes.

      #PerformanceImprovement #L&DandInstructionalDesign #ISPISoCal

      Follow us on Linked In: Southern CA Chapter of ISPI

      • Friday, April 04, 2025
      • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
      • Virtual on Zoom
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       ISPI SoCal Presents:  GEMS RoundTable

      Training & Learning impediments

      Join us to discuss this month's article: 

      (April) Training and Learning Impediments.pdf


      Facilitated by: Shelby Breece

      Our Session Format

      The RoundTable is an exciting approach that stimulates incredible conversation and insight around the topics and trends impacting our discipline.

      We read aloud the RoundTable Guidelines and this session's article for about 15 minutes. Then for the next 45 minutes, we offer everyone in attendance equal time to share their thoughts and experiences on or around the topic. Come explore with us!

      NOTE!  Please download and print the article, or view in browser, for your use during the session (link above).

      To facilitate and/or propose an article for a future RoundTable, contact Laura Braeunig laura@nationalitc.com

      Follow us on Linked In: Southern CA Chapter of ISPI

      #PerformanceImprovement #L&DandInstructionalDesign #GEMSRoundTable

      The GEMS RoundTable format was provided by Sue Gabriele, President and Owner, Gabriele Educational Materials and Systems. Website: www.gemslearning.net  Email:  sgabriele@gemslearning.net


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