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I've been deep diving into the use of ChatGPTs 5.6 Sol and more over the last 4 weeks and have created more useful content than in the last 12 months. Ive summarised the key changes rather generically here - but if you want more examples and detail - reach out and let me know.
This podcast explores how generative AI is reshaping organisational learning, not simply by making content faster to produce, but by challenging L&D professionals to rethink what quality learning design really means. It argues that AI can be a powerful design partner for drafting, prototyping, personalising and adapting learning resources, but only when guided by human judgement, design-thinking…
In this episode of the Vocational Education Podcast, I reflect on something that’s become increasingly important to me as I’ve spent more time designing, facilitating, and leading learning in the VET sector: understanding and managing my own energy. Over the years, I’ve become far more aware of when I do my best work, what drains me, and what helps me stay switched on—especially during long…
This is not only a new year - but a new commitment to you, the listener, to create and collaborate in ways that are more consistent and useful to you. I look forward to working with new and interesting people over the next twelve months and see where the VEP ends 2026!
Aren’t you fascinated by the human mind? With its 100 billion neurons and trillions of connections, our brain is constantly trying to make sense of the world around us. But when it comes to learning, it’s not just about content or colourful delivery — it’s also about context. In this episode, we explore Pen Principle 5: Leveraging Context, and uncover how the environment — both physical and…