May Horiuchi
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Can Educators Really Use Video Effectively? What the Research Says
Quick Answer: Yes, educational videos can improve learning, particularly when they supplement existing instruction. Research also shows that video doesn’t consistently outperform reading or other teaching methods, so educators should consider what students need to learn before choosing a format. Effective educational videos use visuals to explain relevant information, organize material into manageable sections, and…
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How AI Helps L&D Teams Create Better Training in 2027
Quick Answer: AI can help learning and development (L&D) teams research training needs, develop instructional materials, produce videos, and update existing lessons more efficiently. Better training comes from identifying the skills employees need, choosing appropriate instructional methods, and giving learners opportunities to practice and receive feedback. AI-generated videos can demonstrate software procedures, explain complex topics,…
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Screen Recordings vs. Scenario-Based Training Videos: A Guide for L&D Teams
Quick Answer: Use screen recordings when learners need to see how to complete a task in a real software interface. Choose Visla’s Screen Step Recorder when a process would work better as separate, annotated scenes that people can revisit. Use scenario-based training videos to demonstrate workplace conversations and decisions where context affects the appropriate response.…
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DevLearn 2026 Attendee Guide: Dates, Schedule, Packing List, and Tips
Quick Answer: DevLearn 2026 takes place November 4–6 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, with optional preconference activities November 1–3. The Expo Hall is open Wednesday and Thursday only, so plan your exhibitor visits before Friday. Choose sessions and demos based on problems you want to solve, but leave time for unexpected conversations. Our team…
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How to Create Realistic Scenario-Based Training Videos With AI
Quick Answer: To create a realistic scenario-based training video, start with a workplace decision learners need to practice, then build a believable conversation around it. Write dialogue that introduces real constraints, conflicting priorities, and consequences for different responses. AI tools like Visla’s Scenario-Based Video can turn these scripts into videos with consistent characters, voices, and…
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DevLearn 2026: AI in L&D and Workplace Performance
Quick Answer: DevLearn 2026 takes place November 4–6 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, with preconference programming beginning November 1. After looking through the agenda, we found an interesting tension: some sessions explore how AI can accelerate training production, while others question whether organizations need more training at all. AI’s expanding capabilities in coding,…
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6 Best ChatGPT Plugins for Marketing in 2026
ChatGPT Plugins are now much different from the plugins OpenAI launched in 2023. Now, Plugins can connect ChatGPT to outside apps and data, give it reusable skills, and package several tools into a larger workflow. If you want the technical explanation, our guide on how ChatGPT Plugins work goes into much more detail. We’re not…
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How to Make a Video in ChatGPT
Quick answer: You can make a video from any ChatGPT conversation with the Visla Video Maker plugin. Develop the idea, research, or script in ChatGPT, then call @Visla Video Maker when you’re ready to make the video. Choose AI-generated visuals or stock footage, then open the project in Visla if you want to keep editing.…