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Let’s kick this off by diving into Eric Berget’s fascinating journey in the world of learning and development. With over 15 years under his belt in this field, Eric’s story is one of evolution and passion. He started off in the traditional classroom scene, but as time passed, he found himself increasingly drawn to the digital side of learning experiences. What interested him most? Well, it was all about putting the learner front and center, tailoring experiences to fit their needs and motivations like a glove. And thus, his love for learning experience design was born.
Transitioning into Learning Experience Design
Now, let’s rewind a bit to the beginning of Eric’s journey. Surprisingly, he didn’t start off in learning and development. Nope, Eric’s background in learning was in teaching in South Korea. But as fate would have it, he stumbled upon his true calling – designing killer learning experiences. What hooked him? The thrill of understanding how adults learn best and crafting training that sticks.
Eric’s transition into the Learning and Development wasn’t an overnight thing. It was more like a slow burn. He started off by whipping up training programs, realizing along the way that he had a knack for breaking down complex stuff into bite-sized, digestible pieces (AKA microlearning). Even though he didn’t have any fancy degrees in instructional design, Eric was on a mission to help folks build their skills.
The AI Twist: How Eric Amps Up L&D with AI
Fast forward to today, and Eric’s wielding some seriously cool tools to turbocharge his training projects. We’re talking about AI. Eric’s all about pushing boundaries, and that means dabbling in cutting-edge tech like Midjourney. With AI generated images in his toolkit, he’s taking visuals and storytelling to a whole new level.
But hey, it’s not all rainbows and unicorns. Eric knows that while AI is a game-changer, it’s important to keep things in check. When you’re juggling tight deadlines and budget constraints, you gotta strike a balance between letting your creativity run wild and getting stuff done on time.
Picking the Right Projects for AI
So, how does Eric decide when to bust out the AI magic? It’s all about picking the right projects. When he’s cooking up training that needs a hefty dose of emotion or storytelling, that’s when AI gets its time to shine. Think compliance training on workplace shenanigans or leadership workshops packed with juicy scenarios.
Crafting Engaging Visuals using Midjourney
Now, let’s talk visuals. Eric’s not just slapping any old stock photo onto his slides – oh no. He’s all about creating eye-catching, emotionally-charged imagery that sticks in learners’ minds like glue. And with AI in the mix, he’s turning stale training content into something straight out of a blockbuster movie.
But wait, there’s more! Eric’s got another trick up his sleeve – Photoshop. Yep, while AI churns out the big ideas, Photoshop swoops in to add those fine-tuned finishing touches. It’s like a match made in heaven.
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The Future Is AI
So, what’s next on Eric’s agenda? Eric’s psyched about the potential of AI to shake up the learning game even more. From custom videos to mind-blowing training scenarios, the possibilities are endless.
But hey, let’s not forget about the human touch. Eric knows that while AI is exciting, it’s no replacement for good old-fashioned humanity. When it comes to AI, it’s all about using it responsibly, keeping the focus on what really matters – the learners.
