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Upcoming Webinars

July 30, 2025

Ethical AI for Instructional Design: Using Innovation to Navigate Budget Cuts

About: Blackboard technology has built-in AI that streamlines course creation and enhances the learning experience while adhering to ethical and responsible AI practices. The Blackboard AI Design Assistant helps instructors with tasks including course structure suggestions, image sourcing, test question generation, and rubric creation. This provides a more engaging content layout, allowing instructors to focus on core course content and iterative course improvements.

Presenter:
 David Palmer, Blackboard by Anthology

When: 2:00 - 3:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

August 13, 2025

Empowering PME with AI: A Practical Path Through Uncertainty
A 3-Part Series -- FGDLA Certification is Available

Drawing on expertise in Professional Military Education (PME) pedagogy, AI in education, and open-source learning solutions, this series will guide faculty developers, course owners, faculty, and instructional designers through a practical framework for AI integration. We will focus on aligning with OPMEP and doctrinal guidance by leveraging your organization’s current curricula and technology stack, including your learning management system (LMS).

Part 2: Rapid Prototyping AI-Powered Learning Experiences

About: We take a deep dive into practical rapid prototyping strategies for PME. This webinar focuses on low-fidelity methods and GAI-partnered learning experience design. Discover tools and techniques to effectively prototype AI integrations within your current LMS, transforming theoretical concepts into actionable solutions.

Presenters:
Trish Harris RFP Proposal Writer, Moodle HQ and Jim Mezzanotte Product Manager, Moodle Global Services

When: 2:00 - 3:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

September 3, 2025

Revolutionizing Readiness Under the Sea: Inside the Navy's Immersive Learning Breakthrough

About: How do you train Sailors aboard a submerged submarine? Join us for an exclusive webinar with the trailblazers behind the Navy's cutting-edge immersive training initiative. Discover how portable, self-paced VR and handheld gaming PC simulations are poised to deliver transformative learning, even in the most confined spaces of the Fleet.

See how this team is transforming classroom instruction into just-in-time, just-in-place learning, reducing dependence on instructors and schoolhouses. From maintenance training to onboard wargaming, learn how the Navy is rethinking readiness.

Get an inside look at how the Multipurpose Reconfigurable Training System 3D® (MRTS 3D®) is evolving from shore-based setups to Mobile-NEST, a shipboard solution that aims to cut costs, boost access, and bring hands-on simulation to the point of need, turning any duty station into a next-generation combat training center.

Whether you're in defense, civilian government, or Federal training and education, this session is for you. Bring your questions and join us for a lively, forward-looking conversation about immersive, forward-deployed learning in government.

Presenters: Dr. Anders Gronstedt, President, Gronstedt Group • Daniel Beran, Lead Systems Engineer, E-6B/E-130J, NAWCTSD • Todd Estes, Program Manager, MRTS 3D®, NAWCTSD

When: 2:00 - 3:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

September 24, 2025

Empowering PME with AI: A Practical Path Through Uncertainty
A 3-Part Series -- FGDLA Certification is Available

Drawing on expertise in Professional Military Education (PME) pedagogy, AI in education, and open-source learning solutions, this series will guide faculty developers, course owners, faculty, and instructional designers through a practical framework for AI integration. We will focus on aligning with OPMEP and doctrinal guidance by leveraging your organization’s current curricula and technology stack, including your learning management system (LMS).

Part 3: Implementing and Sustaining AI in PME

About:
We define participants’ AI prototypes and address practical integration considerations. This session covers key metrics for evaluating GAI's impact in PME and explores building a sustainable community of practice. Participants will gain valuable resources and support for ongoing development, ensuring their AI initiatives deliver high-quality learning for warfighters.

Presenters:
Trish Harris RFP Proposal Writer, Moodle HQ and Jim Mezzanotte Product Manager, Moodle Global Services

When: 2:00 - 3:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

Past Webinars in 2025

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Empowering PME with AI: A Practical Path Through Uncertainty
A 3-Part Series -- FGDLA Certification is Available
Part 1: Navigating the AI-Enhanced PME Landscape

Moderated by: Trish Harris RFP Proposal Writer, Moodle HQ and Jim Mezzanotte Product Manager, Moodle Global Services

Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Slides

Intersession Assignment Details

Navigation GAI in PME Workshop Handbook

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Supercharging Training Operations: The Acadis Readiness Suite

Moderated by: Ari Vidali Founder & Chief Strategist Acadis | Vector Solutions

Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Access the slides and Acadis contact information HERE 

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How to Design Consistent, Repeatable, and Measurable Virtual Training

Moderated by: Peter Ryce, Product Evangelist, Adobe

Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST

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Flipping the Script; A Scalable, Cost-Effective Approach to Federal Language Training

Moderated by: Nasser Manasterli, Director of Language Programs, Language Branch

Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST

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Funding Product Development with Government Funds: SBIRs and Beyond

Moderated by: Luke A. DeVore, MBA, MA Managing Partner The Voltron Group

Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST

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Doing More with Less: Leveraging Training Technology

Moderated by: Ari Vidali Founder & Chief Strategist Acadis | Vector Solutions & John M. DeFonzo DoD Lead USMC/Navy Acadis | Vector Solutions

Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST

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The Assistance Dilemma: Unpacking the Power of Explicit Instruction

Moderated by:  Zach Groshell, PhD Author: Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations & Explicit Teaching

Webinar was recorded on April 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST

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Designing & Developing VR Training - Part 2

Moderated by: Anders Gronstedt, Ph.D. President | The Gronstedt Group, Inc.

Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST

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Designing & Developing VR Training - Part 1

Moderated by: Anders Gronstedt, Ph.D. President | The Gronstedt Group, Inc.

Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/mK24Q1Y87Rs

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