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• ATD FL Suncoast Board Meeting | VIRTUAL

  • When
    November 03, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom - details emailed upon registration

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  Board Meeting
  

  ATD Florida Suncoast meets each month to discuss updates to programming, finance, volunteers, sponsorship, marketing and communication, technology and much more. These board meetings are open to chapter member to attend should you wish. The agenda is created and finalized within the week of the board meeting.

  Should chapter members register and have items to discuss, please email president@atdsuncoast.org at least one week in advance. 

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• New Member Orientation | VIRTUAL

  • When
    November 12, 2025
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    7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Location
    Zoom - details emailed upon registration
  • Spaces left
    26

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  MEMBERS ONLY

  Join your local ATD Florida Suncoast Chapter Members as we welcome new members, discuss learning and development, and network with other like minded people over a morning cup of coffee! 

  Come prepared with:
  

  Your favorite morning beverage

  Positive attitude. 

  Desire to get to know others in the L&D space.

  
  

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• Workshop - From Data to Decisions: Positioning L&D as Strategic Business Partners

  • When
    November 13, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    South University: 4401 N Himes Ave Suite 175, Tampa, FL 33614 Room 2533

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  WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

  This workshop teaches L&D professionals to diagnose system behavior through data, build strategic feedback loops, and master the business language that positions L&D as ecosystem architect rather than order-taker.

  TARGET AUDIENCE

  • Learning leaders seeking C-suite credibility
  • LMS administrators transcending technical troubleshooting
  • Digital learning strategists needing business-case frameworks
  • Instructional design managers positioning teams for strategic impact
  • Anyone exhausted from being treated as order-taker instead of strategic partner

  LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Distinguish between vanity metrics and diagnostic data that reveals system behavior
  • Apply the 4-Stage Feedback Loop to turn forgotten data into strategic design intelligence
  • Identify cross-system data sources that diagnose learning ecosystem friction
  • Use backward design thinking to reframe training requests as business architecture opportunities
  • Craft strategic business language that positions L&D improvements as measurable business impact

  ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

  Dr. Christie Vanorsdale, Ed.D., M.S.Ed.Learning Ecosystem Architect | Principal Consultant at Vanorsdale Learning Lab

  Dr. Christie Vanorsdale transforms learning infrastructures from reactive cost centers into strategic business drivers. With a doctorate in instructional technology and leadership and over 15 years of experience, she bridges cognitive science, systems thinking, and data strategy to build sustainable learning ecosystems.

  Her multifaceted background spans psychology, international education, organizational learning architecture, and teacher training. She has designed learning management systems from the ground up, revamped enterprise-wide training infrastructures, and turned struggling compliance programs into strategic assets—always beginning with diagnostic data, not assumptions.

  Dr. Vanorsdale’s work is grounded in evidence-based learning science, applying cognitive load theory, scaffolding, and backward design not just to content, but to entire learning systems. Her published research and studies appear in peer-reviewed education journals, reflecting her commitment to advancing the field through both scholarship and practice.

  She regularly presents at national conferences, including The Learning Guild and the Online Learning Consortium, where she shares practical frameworks for integrating learning science with organizational strategy.

  Agenda

  • PART 1: REFRAMING YOUR DATA 
  • PART 2: BUILDING FEEDBACK LOOPS THAT DRIVE STRATEGY 
  • PART 3: THE STRATEGIC CONVERSATION FRAMEWORK 
  • PART 4: YOUR 30-DAY MICRO-EXPERIMENT

  WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

  Workshop Templates:

  • 4-Stage Feedback Loop Framework (Capture → Analyze → Decide → Test & Refine)
  • Learning Ecosystem Data Governance-Building Framework
  • 30-Day Micro-Experiment Planning Template

  Bonus Value:

  • Complimentary 60-minute strategic consultation with Dr. Vanorsdale ($250 value)
  • Peer accountability network
  • Dinner and networking (5:30-6:00 PM)

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• TechComm SIG - About Tech Comm

  • When
    November 20, 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom - Details emailed upon registration

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  The purpose of this event is to explain what Tech Comm is for those who may not know and a refresher for those who are in it.

  This is a space for technical communicators in Florida and beyond to connect, share knowledge, and support one another!

  Bring a friend, a coworker, colleagues, etc. and help us grow our community!

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• ATD FL Suncoast Board Meeting | VIRTUAL

  • When
    December 01, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom - details emailed upon registration

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  Board Meeting
  

  ATD Florida Suncoast meets each month to discuss updates to programming, finance, volunteers, sponsorship, marketing and communication, technology and much more. These board meetings are open to chapter member to attend should you wish. The agenda is created and finalized within the week of the board meeting.

  Should chapter members register and have items to discuss, please email president@atdsuncoast.org at least one week in advance. 

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• Consultancy SIG - Networking & Problem-Solving

  • When
    December 09, 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom - details emailed upon registration

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  Networking & Problem-Solving
  

  Stuck on a workplace challenge? Wrestling with a complex project? Have questions that keep you up at night about your field? This is your space to get real help from real professionals.

  What to Expect: Join us for an engaging, no-holds-barred problem-solving session where you bring your actual work challenges and we tackle them together as a community. Whether you're dealing with team dynamics, process improvements, strategic decisions, or industry-specific questions, our collective expertise is here to help you find solutions.

  How It Works:

  • Share Your Challenge: Present your real workplace problems or burning questions
  • Collaborative Brainstorming: Get diverse perspectives and actionable solutions from peers
  • Knowledge Exchange: Learn from others' experiences and share your own insights
  • Resource Sharing: Discover new tools, techniques, and approaches that actually work
  • Open Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals in an informal setting

  Perfect For: Anyone facing work challenges, seeking fresh perspectives, or wanting to contribute their expertise to help others. All experience levels welcome - from newcomers seeking guidance to seasoned professionals ready to share wisdom.

  Bring:

  • Your toughest work challenges
  • Specific questions you need answered
  • An open mind and willingness to collaborate
  • A colleague or friend (everyone's welcome!)

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  Welcome to the Consultancy SIG at ATD Florida Suncoast!
  
  Utilizing a less structured format, this group explores the issues and topics most relevant to independent consultants, and sole proprietors.

  We also offer the opportunity to bring the issues and questions to the "hive mind" where we can share, solution, and collaborate on possible fixes to common (and not so common) problems. Please note that this session will NOT be recorded!
  

  Note: While attending ATD Suncoast events, please be aware that photography, audio, and/or video recording may occur. Your attendance serves as your implied consent for ATD Florida Suncoast Chapter, Inc. to use your image in marketing and social media materials.

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• AI User Experience Study Group | VIRTUAL

  • When
    December 15, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom - details emailed upon registration

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  AI User Experience Study Group
  

  Join your local ATD Florida Suncoast Chapter Members as we discuss how we are using AI in our day to day work. What challenges are you facing that AI might be able to help you with? What are the best question prompts to use when utilizing AI for your projects? All of this and more as we lean on one another in this ever changing world! 

  Come prepared with:

  1. What you are working on for the month with AI.
  2. Wins, progress, or set-backs in your use of AI. 
  3. Engage with future new goals each month (new task, workflow, or GenAI tools).

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  Utilizing a less structured format, this ATD Florida Suncoast members only AI study group explores the issues and topics most relevant to L-Tech and Artificial Intelligence Tools. All experience levels are welcome!

  We also offer the opportunity to bring the issues and questions to the "hive mind" where we can share, solution, and collaborate on possible fixes to common (and not so common) problems. Please note that this session will NOT be recorded!
  

  Note: While attending ATD Suncoast events, please be aware that photography, audio, and/or video recording may occur. Your attendance serves as your implied consent for ATD Florida Suncoast Chapter, Inc. to use your image in marketing and social media materials.

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• Jingle 'n Mingle 2025

  • When
    December 18, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Wulfaven Brewing Company 10828 Perez Dr, Tampa, FL 33618
  • Spaces left
    25
  • Registered
    5 registrants

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  A few parking spots are available in the parking lot. Others are available in the grass overflow parking area. 

  Light appetizers will be catered. Cash bar. More details to come.

  Wulfaven Brewery Website 

  Note: Apologies, but refunds cannot be given after December 15th, but you can send someone in your place. Thank you for your understanding.

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• Applying AI in L&D - A Full Day Workshop| IN-PERSON

  • When
    January 08, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    South University: 4401 N Himes Ave Suite 175, Tampa, FL 33614 Room 2533
  • Spaces left
    48

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  About the Facilitator

  Josh Cavalier is on a mission to bridge the gap between Learning & Development professionals and the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence. His own "aha!" moment arrived in late 2022 when an AI generated a remarkably effective educational video script on his prompt, instantly revealing its potential to revolutionize learning. Drawing on 30+ years of experience, including leading Lodestone Digital to radically improve clients' edtech implementations, Josh now guides organizations through the complexities of AI integration.

  Through JoshCavalier.ai, he directly addresses the concerns and opportunities facing L&D. Forget the fear of job loss – Josh argues AI necessitates a shift in roles, amplifying the need for human expertise and insight. He cuts through the myth of "automatic" AI, emphasizing that L&D professionals are crucial collaborators in the process. His focus? Pragmatic strategies and tools that help teams navigate the AI ecosystem, understand human-machine partnership, and significantly increase their AI skills.

  Josh makes complex AI accessible and actionable. His training, popular YouTube channel, and the fun, interactive live show "Brainpower" reach thousands, offering easy-to-use methods for working with AI. Committed to the L&D community, he consults, runs workshops, and shares his strategic insights at major industry events (DevLearn, Learning Solutions, ATD ICE), empowering professionals to leverage AI for hyper-personalized learning and greater organizational impact.

  What'S INCLUDED

  The workshop fee includes the following: 

  • A hands-on full-day workshop for entry-level AI users in Learning and Development
  • Food (lunch and light snacks and beverages) will be provided 
  • Printed workbook. The workbooks are tied to specific exercises, allowing participants to take notes as needed and reference illustrations
  • A copy of "Applying AI in Learning & Development" released. The book serves as a companion to the experience, allowing participants to go deeper into a topic on their own

  What to bring

  Plan to bring your own laptop and charging device.

  WIFI connection details will be provided. 

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  Tentative Agenda (Subject to Change)

  9:00 AM – 9:15 AM Kickoff & Framing
  9:15 AM – 10:30 AM AI Foundations + Readiness Check
  10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Break
  10:45 AM – 12:00 PM Intro to AI Tools + Workflow Construction
  12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Lunch
  12:45 PM – 2:15 PM Learning Journey Design with AI
  2:15 PM – 2:30 PM Break
  2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Rapid Project Sprint: Prototype Your AI-Powered Solution
  4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Share, reflect, and wrap with key insights, practical follow-through, and how to embed this into real workflows.

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