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Chatbots are automated instant messengers that analyze user input and generate answers accordingly. You can learn how to create your own customizable chatbot for Digital Learning purposes.  They are one basic way to use AI to automatically answer frequently asked questions (FAQs).  The idea behind this project is to use a chatbot as a learning resource in a learning activity or as a performance support tool at work.

Using chatbots in Digital Learning can be a refreshing addition to learning activities, and the method shown here does not require any programming knowledge. Creating your own chatbot can be a helpful exercise to become more acquainted with AI and how it can empower your training strategies as a learning professional.  

In this session you will learn the basic steps in setting up and utilizing chat bots in your learning initiatives and the best practices to make them an effective tool in professional development.

About the Presenter:

Alexander Salas is a CPLP  digital learning designer with 12+ years of experience developing immersive learning experiences. He's a very active blogger and contributor to Articulate's Elearning Heroes Community, Udemy.com instructor, as well as winner of E-Learning Magazine's Learning Champion 2017 award for learning innovation.

He has written several articles on virtual reality, augmented reality and workplace learning insights published at ATD's Tech Blog, TD magazine and other recognized industry publications like Learning Solutions and Training Industry. He's also known for his expertise in learning management systems and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for workplace learning.