Join us for a special edition of our EdTalks podcast, "Leap into L&D," where, together with our host, Inna Horvath, we explore transitioning into the dynamic realm of Learning and Development from various backgrounds. Listen to personal stories and insights from professionals who've successfully made this shift, offering valuable advice and inspiration for your own journey. In this episode, we're privileged to talk with Jyotika Pruthi, Ph.D., Principal Learning Design Consultant at Coursera, as we navigate her way from Computer Science Professor to Corporate Learning Designer. Together, we'll explore Jyotika's path of transition and uncover the factors that guided her along the way. We'll also delve into topics such as AI in Higher Education, the impact of Video Technologies, and how Leaders in Education respond to emerging innovations. 00:00 Intro 01:29 Rapid Fire Questions 06:15 Navigating Jyotika’s journey from Computer Science Professor to Corporate Learning Designer 09:24 Key reflections after transitioning 13:25 Moving from Classroom to Digital Learning 15:30 Advice to the past self 17:25 AI’s impact on higher education 20:45 Coursera’s approach to AI 26:30 Leveraging video technology to enhance learning experiences 30:36 Emerging tech trends in higher education 34:34 Using technology to upskill ourselves in L&D 38:50 What’s one thing for someone transitioning to L&D to take after this podcast? 40:43 Questions from our listeners Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jyotika Pruthi, Ph.D. Inna Horvath Elai.io is an All-in-One AI video generation platform for corporate learning. Trusted by over 2000 clients, including top companies such as Fujitsu, Beiersdorf, Generali, and others, Elai allows you to generate interactive video content narrated by digital human presenters in minutes, without the need for a camera, studio, or green screen. With Elai, you can: ✨ Generate training videos from text or URL inputs. 🌍 Translate your videos into 75+ languages in seconds. 📝 Craft training scripts from scratch with AI Storyboard. 🔍 Add interactive quizzes and workflows to your videos. 👥 Access a library of 80+ high-quality avatars. 🖼️ Create custom digital avatars from videos or photos. 🗣️ Clone your voice in 28+ languages. 💬 Add multiple avatars for dynamic conversations and scenario-based learning. 🎥 Create Personalized video content with API And much more! Try Elai.io today.