AI Meets L&D: Innovating Workplace Learning with Kevin Alster from Synthesia
Kevin Alster (LinkedIn) is the Head of Synthesia Academy. His mission is to help everyday people and enterprises close the gap between understanding information and putting it to work. With over a decade in education and leveraging emerging tech for video communication, he’s crafted learning solutions for notable organizations like the General Assembly, The School of The New York Times, and Sotheby’s Institute of Art.
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Summaries and Timestamps
- 00:00Â Introduction and Welcome
- 00:50Â Synthesia Academy and AI Video
- 02:15Â Engaging with AI Video
- 03:50Â Challenges and Opportunities in AI Video
- 07:14Â Balancing AI and Human Elements
- 14:39Â Motivating Learners with AI
- 22:45Â Storytelling and Corporate Learning
- 40:17Â Kevin’s Journey and Career Insights
- 45:08Â Adding Your Avatar to Synthesia
- 45:16Â Teaching Kindergarten
- 46:09Â Burnout and Reflection
- 47:12Â Journey to Copenhagen
- 48:13Â Meeting Synthesia
- 49:15Â Building a Personal Brand
- 50:10Â Synthesia Academy and AI Avatars
- 54:00Â LinkedIn Strategies
- 57:02Â Podcasting Tips
- 01:01:03Â FOCA Framework for Video Creation
- 01:08:02Â Living in Copenhagen
- 01:17:21Â Final Thoughts and Encouragement
Links Mentioned
- Synthesia Academy: https://www.synthesia.io/academy
- Synthesia Community: https://synthesia.circle.so/home
- Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinalster/
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