These sessions cover a wide range of online learning topics and session formats. We are still actively programming, but here’s a sample of what Learning DevCamp 2025 has to offer.*
Pre-Pre Camp Online – The Week of June 3, 2025
During the week of June 3, as a part of your DevCamp registration, we will being offering a remote, online only, pre-pre camp to ramp up our event. Specific dates and times coming soon.
with Debbie Richards
Tired of vague or irrelevant responses from your AI tools? Are you frustrated that you’re not getting the full value from your AI investment? Then, this webinar is for you!
AI Prompt Power-Up: Mastering the Art of Effective Prompting will transform you from an AI novice to a prompt expert.
In these practical, hands-on sessions, you’ll learn:
- The Anatomy of a Perfect Prompt: Discover the essential elements that make a prompt effective, including clarity, context, and constraints.
- Prompt Engineering Techniques: Master advanced strategies like few-shot learning, chain-of-thought prompting, and prompt chaining to get excellent results from your AI.
- Unlock Hidden Potential: Learn how to fine-tune your prompts to elicit creative text formats, generate creative content, translate languages, write various kinds of code, and answer your questions informally.
- Real-World Applications: Explore how effective prompting can revolutionize your work in various areas, including:
- Content creation: Generate high-quality marketing materials, articles, and social media posts in minutes.
- Data analysis: Extract key insights and trends from complex datasets easily.
- Learning & Development: Design engaging training materials and personalized learning experiences.
- Productivity & Automation: Streamline your workflow and automate repetitive tasks.
Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of AI and become a Prompt Power User! Register now and take your AI skills to the next level!
with Gene LaCava
Join me for an engaging online talk on the Foundations of AI, where we’ll break down the core principles behind artificial intelligence, from machine learning to neural networks, in a clear and approachable way. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will explore how AI systems work, their real-world applications, and the ethical considerations shaping their future. No jargon, no hype—just a practical, insightful discussion to help you grasp the essentials of this transformative technology.
with Richard Goring
PowerPoint is such an essential tool for all types of communication, but it’s badly used. The slides are overwhelming, and the story doesn’t cater to the audience. This session looks at ways to incorporate persuasive storytelling techniques into your presentations, ensuring that they are focused on the needs of your audience. You’ll then see how to translate that story into compelling visuals so that the presentation is engaging and clearly communicates your key messages. In this highly practical session, you’ll also see live PowerPoint demos of how to translate your ideas into slides so that you can immediately start creating more effective presentations. Steps to take: 1. Attend this session. 2. Become a PowerPoint Legend.
with Josh Cavelier
Join AI digital learning innovator Josh Cavalier as he shares the transformative journey from a simple prompt to a fully operational AI agent. Leveraging over 25 years of experience creating learning solutions, Josh demystifies the intricate steps behind harnessing AI in building better learning and its potential. Discover proven strategies for prompt engineering, practical tips for crafting interactive experiences, and valuable insights for elevating organizational learning. Based on expertise gleaned from his ChatGPT for Learning & Development Masterclass, this dynamic session offers a roadmap to amplify your digital curriculum. Gain the foundational knowledge to tap into the power of AI and transform your future.
Pre-Camp June 9 (included in your Learning DevCamp registration)
The half to full day pre-camp sessions are deep dive workshops. We are still programming, however, we generally have 8-10 of these, so be sure to arrive on June 8 or early June 9 so you don’t miss out.
with Jeff Batt
Are you new to Articulate Storyline? Do you want to see how you can get the most out of it to build interactive engaging courses? In this pre-camp we will get started with the basics of Storyline and how to build interactive eLearning. This includes how to craft various page layouts, animate in content and make content interactive with quizzes. We will then dive into how to make your content more interactive using triggers, variables and conditions. This is a great jump start to getting started with Articulate Storyline and will set a good foundation for learning more about the most popular eLearning authoring tool.
with Megan Torrance
Power. Maybe you don’t like the “power plays” at work. Maybe you’re someone who knows intuitively how to navigate the hallways of influence. Regardless of which side of the spectrum you feel comfortable with, we all need to understand and leverage power dynamics at work to get things done, to advocate for our teams, and to advance our careers. In this session we’ll discuss power as the ability to control scarce and desired resource in the organization, where the sources of power reside, and how to tap into them carefully to influence others. We’ll look at power both in terms of our own personal leadership capacity as well as that of the L&D function as a whole.
with Gene LaCava
In this immersive three-hour hands-on session, participants will learn how to leverage AI tools to plan, create, and market a training video or online course efficiently. From structuring content to using AI for editing and promotion, this session will provide a complete workflow to streamline the process. Participants will explore tools such as Jasper for crafting compelling marketing materials, Descript for seamless video editing, and Otter.AI for accurate transcription.This session will equip you with the knowledge and hands-on experience to turn ideas into polished and marketable video courses.
Throughout the session, attendees will engage in a step-by-step workflow, covering content planning, AI-assisted scriptwriting, video production, and marketing strategies. By the end of the workshop, participants will have an AI-powered toolkit and a structured approach to efficiently create high-quality training content. With additional AI tools introduced for automation, branding, and engagement, this session will transform the way you approach video training and course development.
Course Outline
Part 1: Planning & Structuring
- Introduction to AI in content creation
- Identifying your target audience and learning objectives
- Using AI to outline and script a training video (e.g., ChatGPT, Jasper)
- Hands-on exercise: Drafting an AI-assisted course outline and script
Part 2: Creating & Editing the Video
- Recording essentials (choosing platforms, setting up audio/video)
- AI-powered video editing using Descript (transcription, overdubs, filler-word removal)
- Using Otter.AI for transcription and captions
- Hands-on exercise: Editing and enhancing a sample training video
Part 3: Marketing & Implementation
- AI-driven marketing with Jasper (creating promotional materials, email campaigns, social media ads)
- Branding and engagement strategies using Canva & Synthesia
- Automating video distribution and audience analytics with AI-powered platforms
- Hands-on exercise: Crafting a marketing campaign using Jasper and Canva
Wrap-up & Q&A
Next steps for implementation in your own projects
Review of tools and workflow best practices
Open discussion and troubleshooting specific use cases
Standard Sessions – 50-Minute Concurrent Sessions
Our goal is to always offer pragmatic sessions that you could work to apply in 30-60-90 days. These impactful sessions will inspire next steps for online content and program. We are still programming, however, we generally have 20-30 of these types of sessions.
with Sarah Stanley
Want to implement virtual reality into your learning and development program, but don’t have the budget to do so? Then you are in luck. In today’s session spend time with Sarah Stanley, current Director of Learning and Development for a multi-unit family pizza restaurant in the Phoenix Valley. Sarah will share her tips, tricks, and lessons learned from transitioning an antiquated PPT L&D program into a new age, fun, and adventurous virtual reality-based program. Confronted with the challenges of a high turnover industry and high company standards, Sarah leverages e-authoring tools, AI intelligence, and an enthusiasm for fun to help employees get up to speed faster and better than before.
with Jeff Batt
Storyline 360 has introduced a new JavaScript API—so what does this mean for developers? You might wonder, Do I really need JavaScript? or Can AI generate it for me?
While Storyline is powerful, it has limitations. JavaScript helps overcome these, especially with the new API, unlocking greater customization. But do you need to learn JavaScript to benefit?
In this session, we’ll explore a free tool that provides ready-to-use JavaScript snippets, making it easier to enhance your Storyline projects—no coding expertise required. You’ll also learn how to tweak these snippets for even more control.
By the end, you’ll have a powerful resource to elevate your eLearning experiences effortlessly.
In today’s fast-paced, ever-changing world, learning and development demands more than strategy or technical expertise—it requires intelligence to connect deeply and lead effectively. This talk explores The Art of Intelligence, a transformative framework that integrates Strategic Intelligence (SQ), Relational Intelligence (RQ), and Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to redefine learning in the modern era. Strategic Intelligence is about foresight: making smart decisions, navigating complexity, and crafting a vision that inspires action. Relational Intelligence is about connection: fostering trust, managing conflict, and enabling collaboration. Emotional Intelligence ties them together, providing the self-awareness, empathy, and regulation that fuel impactful strategy and meaningful relationships. Through real-world stories and actionable insights, this talk demonstrates how blending these three dimensions will maximize learning effectiveness. Attendees will leave with a fresh perspectives on learning development— techniques that are as emotionally attuned as they are strategically sharp. They’ll learn practical ways to align vision with connection, foster trust while delivering results, and inspire others through authentic, emotionally intelligent development practices. Ultimately, The Art of Intelligence shows that true people development is not just about what you achieve but how you achieve it—by empowering people, cultivating relationships, and balancing strategy with heart.
with Megan Torrance
In today’s data-driven world, understanding and leveraging performance data is crucial for instructional designers. While much of the conversation around generative AI focuses on content creation, AI tools can be your valuable partner in analyzing performance data to uncover performance gaps, evaluate learning performance, and measure outcomes on the job. This hands-on session will equip participants with the skills to utilize AI tools like ChatGPT to analyze both structured and unstructured data. Megan will guide attendees through practical activities using AI supports in Excel and Google Sheets, and demonstrate how to upload and analyze data with ChatGPT. Emphasizing on-the-job performance data, participants will learn to extract meaningful insights without the need to upload their own data, as we’ll provide data sets for practice. Throughout the session, we will leverage the W.I.S.E. A.T. A.I. framework for the effective and ethical use of AI.
with Zara Reyes
This session guides the attendees with examples through the entire process of developing a comprehensive learning program—from assessing learner needs to evaluating program effectiveness. Attendees will learn how to create personalized learning paths, select relevant topics based on data-driven insights, and design a curriculum that aligns with your learners’ goals. We’ll explore how to integrate continuous learning and support through knowledge bases, and discuss the critical role of industry certifications and compliance in ensuring that your learning programs meet both organizational and regulatory standards. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clear framework for developing and refining learning programs that are not only impactful but also measurable and adaptable, driving performance, supporting continuous development, and meeting the needs of both learners and your organization.
with Dr. Jason Bickle
What if we had no graphics? What if there was no audio or video? Would our online learners learn? As technology is changing, the way we think about teaching and learning online is evolving. How do we develop courses with improved cognitive engagement. How do we create the Need to Know? Motivating the learner to take responsibility for the learning process.
with Megan Rice
In an age of diverse learning environments, instructional designers and educators must craft experiences that resonate with adult learners across multiple modalities. This session will explore some strategies for creating engaging, impactful courses for learners who participate in person, virtually, or asynchronously. By focusing on the principles of adult learning theory and leveraging technology, this session will equip participants with hopefully more tools to design and teach courses that is more tailored to learners’ needs and circumstances. Attendees will leave with practical techniques for ensuring consistent engagement and retention across all delivery formats.
with Teresa Dussalt
As instructional designers, we’re constantly challenged to deliver learning experiences under tight time and resource constraints. This often results in falling back on content-driven designs. In this session, I’ll share a case study example of how I used AI tools to save SME and instructional design time to create compelling scenarios and examples for storybased learning. You’ll leave the session with practical, beginner friendly ways to harness the power of these tools in your own process to produce better training with fewer resources.
with Kameron Christensen
Motivation is at the heart of effective learning, yet many learning & development professionals overlook the critical role it plays in designing a great learning experience. This session will explore the key differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and why both are essential in driving learner engagement. While intrinsic motivation is deeply personal, extrinsic motivation often determines whether a learner persists or disengages. However, even the most motivated individuals can lose interest if a course is poorly designed. Learning & development professionals must go beyond content delivery and consider how their choices impact learner motivation. This session will provide actionable strategies to design courses that sustain engagement, foster motivation, and prevent the common pitfalls that lead to learner burnout and disengagement.
with Justin Whiting
The Learning Experience and Production Team (LXPT) at Intermountain Health comprises instructional designers, digital learning developers, writers, and graphic designers. We develop and produce educational resources for over 60,000 field practitioners, including clinical nurses and leadership development. One challenge we face is obtaining timely content from SMEs and content experts. To address this, we created an Educator Upskilling program. This 8-week program includes self-guided modules and instructor-led sessions on instructional design, learning theories, and learning experience. Participants also complete a learning project to apply their new skills. Continuous improvement is driven by participant feedback. This presentation will share lessons learned and offer strategies for effectively collaborating with SMEs and content experts.
with Alicia Willis
In this session, we will discuss our process for developing accessible digital resources, including web pages, online documents, videos, and animations, while collaborating with multiple teams of subject matter experts developing content. We will provide a high-level overview of the entire project scope, management strategy, and timeline. However, the majority of the session will delve into the various processes used to transform research-based content into accessible, user-friendly products for a diverse group of users, including many for whom English is not their primary language. Attendees will gain practical insights into best practices for managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects that prioritize accessibility and language diversity, ensuring equitable access to educational content.
with Matt Armstrong
While we are always learning by experience, implementing experiential learning theory into our designs requires more than just giving someone an experience. The theory offers useful guidelines for what is needed to facilitate transformative learning through carefully structured experiences, including specific phases of intention and reflection that often get overlooked. This session will cover what experiential learning theory is, some misconceptions of the theory, and how it can be used as a powerful framework for helping learners feel empowered and gain value from almost any experience.
with Gene Lacava
Discover how AI can streamline your online learning and training video workflow in this practical session. We’ll explore how AI tools can assist with content creation, automate captions and translations, personalize learning experiences, and analyze engagement to improve future sessions. Whether you’re an educator, trainer, or content creator, this discussion will provide actionable insights on integrating AI to enhance efficiency without losing the human touch. Join us to learn how to work smarter, not harder, in your digital training journey.
with Debra Brown
Feeling forgetful, overwhelmed, or fatigued? It’s time to recharge your brain and rediscover your focus! In this engaging workshop, “Memory Recharge”, you’ll learn simple yet powerful strategies to enhance your memory, boost your energy, and eliminate that nagging sense of overwhelm. Perfect for anyone feeling the strain of a packed to-do list, the effects of aging, or the burnout of overwork, this session is designed to leave you smiling, energized, and ready to tackle life’s challenges with a clear mind.
Key takeaways include:
- Brain-Boosting Snacks: Discover how the right snacks can fuel a healthier, sharper brain.
- Oxygen for Energy: Learn quick techniques to re-oxygenate your brain and combat fatigue on the spot.
- Mind-Clearing Strategies: Master simple methods to refocus and get your mind back on track when distractions hit.
Whether you’re seeking to improve focus at work, enhance daily productivity, or just feel more energized, this workshop is for you. Join us and uncover practical tips to refresh your mind and energize your body—no matter your age!
“You Build It Sessions” – 100 minute workshops
These hands-on or workshop sessions provide not just the ideas but practical implementation methods. We are still programming, however, we generally have 6-10 of these types of sessions.
with Zara Reyes
Discover another realm of online learning with this hands-on workshop that dives deep into the world of live-streaming! This session is an opportunity to unlock the full potential of such software to create captivating, interactive educational content. Whether you’re designing engaging lessons, webinars, or virtual classrooms, you’ll explore how these unconventional tools can revolutionize content creation to produce high-quality, dynamic media experiences with practical examples and real-world scenarios. From setting up live-stream scenes to integrating interactive features, you’ll walk away with practical skills to transform your digital classroom into an immersive, engaging learning environment with quick tips for troubleshooting during live and post-live sessions. Get ready to build, create, troubleshoot, and innovate.
with Jeff Batt
For years, trying to customize eLearning content often meant hitting a wall at some point—whether due to limited resources, technical expertise, or simply not having the right people to bring ideas to life. Too often, this left us stuck with “out-of-the-box” solutions, sacrificing creativity for convenience.
AI is changing that. With the right prompts, we can design anything we imagine. But AI isn’t magic—it’s a tool, like a calculator. The key isn’t just using it, but knowing how to use it effectively. Without the right inputs, we won’t get the right output
In this session, we’ll dive into how to craft effective prompts in Cursor AI to generate and customize learning interactions. You’ll learn how to structure prompts for the best results and understand the underlying components that shape your outputs. Whether you’re enhancing a Storyline course or building something from scratch like a mobile app, this session will give you the framework to unlock AI-driven customization.
with Dr. Jason Bickle
Do you want your learning to be more effective and efficient to create? Discover how conceptual models streamline online course development by visually expressing core ideas, clarifying relationships, and supporting deeper learner understanding. We explore how simple shapes, text, and arrows—no artistic expertise required—can effectively capture complex concepts building schema to hold new ideas. Attendees learn strategies to build graphics that can be repurposed throughout the course, ensuring cohesive design and efficient workflow. Through demonstrations and tips, participants gain the confidence to craft visuals that turn abstract principles into engaging experiences.
with Gene LaCava
In this session, we’ll explore how to build a secure and accurate Generative AI environment, balancing innovation with responsibility. We’ll discuss best practices for data privacy, bias mitigation, and model transparency while ensuring AI-generated content remains reliable and ethical. Learn how to implement guardrails, fine-tune models for accuracy, and integrate human oversight to maintain trust in AI-driven outputs. Whether you’re developing AI tools or using them in your organization, this session will provide practical strategies for harnessing Generative AI safely and effectively.
with Jeff Batt
Too much of our team’s time is wasted on repetitive, inefficient tasks that drain resources and slow productivity. Efforts to improve processes often face resistance, lack adoption, or create new frustrations—leading to even more wasted time.
The key to successful automation isn’t just about adding on a shiny new AI-powered tool; it’s about making changes seamless and effortless for your team. If automation feels like extra work, it won’t stick.
In this session, we’ll break down how to identify process bottlenecks, pinpoint automation opportunities, and implement AI-powered solutions that actually save time and reduce frustration. You’ll learn how to integrate automation in a way that feels natural—so your team can focus on high-impact, creative work instead of mundane tasks.
By the end of this session, you’ll have a roadmap to streamline workflows, boost efficiency, and free up your team to do what they do best—all while cutting costs and increasing productivity.
with Bobbi Vernon
In the United States alone, there are over 1 million known credentials and almost 60,000 credential providers. What does this mean, and how are learners navigating their way through these credentials to find what best serves their needs and will lead to better job opportunities or career growth? This session will address the types of credentials, designing a learning ecosystem that is inclusive of credentialing pathways, and how a skills-first approach to designing learning will set your learning products apart. This session is geared toward learning professionals who are new to credentialing or who want to learn more about credentialing pathways and skills mapping. With a shift toward skills-based hiring and away from traditional degrees, there has been a rapid increase in the types of credentials coming to market. This session will walk through the types of credentials, their similarities and differences, and why most training cannot be classified as certification—that is, the ability for a participant to put letters after their name or state they are “certified in [topic].” A main differentiator in credentialing types is the assessment strategy and design. This session will introduce participants to “psychometrics 101” by evaluating different types of assessment strategies and protocols; additionally, we’ll build from this information to highlight various tools and activities participants can leverage in designing their credentialing scheme and determining how to effectively and efficiently embed it into their learning ecosystem. (Think “measure twice, cut once.”) Finally, this session will highlight the technology backend that is fueling the skills-based movement and how those tools and activities we’ve discussed can be used to create a comprehensive learning strategy, inclusive of credentials. This session will utilize polling, visual depictions of the process, stories from the field, and technology show-and-tells to bring the learning to life. Participants will also be provided with a job aid/handout to support their learning.
*Session type and offerings may change without notice.