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Adaptive Learning in the Age of AI – Building Skills, Confidence, and Human Capability
2026-01-29
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As AI rapidly transforms the learning landscape, one truth is becoming clear: organizations can no longer rely on one-size-fits-most training. In this Ecosystem Experts episode, OpenSesame’s Liza Mucheru Wisner and D2L’s Sandy Rezendes explore how AI can make learning more flexible, personalized, and human.

Drawing on decades of experience across multiple waves of disruption, from pre-internet classrooms to the rise of cloud and now AI, Sandy offers a grounded, practical look at what’s changing, what still matters, and what learning leaders must pay attention to.

Together, she and Liza discuss how tools like AI-powered personalization, skills intelligence, VR-driven experiential learning, and real-time coaching can help employees learn in the flow of work – not just during scheduled training.

This conversation is especially helpful for L&D and HR leaders feeling the pressure to adapt. It’s a reminder that AI isn’t here to replace people, but to help them thrive.

What you’ll learn:

How to use AI to personalize learning so employees gain relevant, adaptive support in the flow of work.
Why building continuous capability is more effective than one-time training events.
Ways to strengthen human connection in learning with tools like VR, coaching, and skills analytics.

About the speakers

Sandy Rezendes | Head of Corporate Learning and Development, D2L
Sandy Rezendes is a seasoned leader in talent development and corporate learning, currently serving as Head of Corporate Learning and Development at leading LMS provider D2L. She brings extensive experience from senior leadership roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Manulife / John Hancock, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citizens Bank, and Fidelity Investments. Known for driving innovative learning strategies and fostering leadership growth, Sandy has helped organizations build resilient, future-ready learning cultures.

Follow Sandy’s insights in her newsletter Signals in Learning.

Liza Mucheru Wisner | Head of Talent & Culture Portfolio, OpenSesame
Liza Mucheru Wisner is an award-winning leader in talent development, AI, and workplace innovation. As Portfolio Lead of Talent & Workplace Culture at OpenSesame, she designs learning experiences that blend human insight with intelligent automation. A SHRM-award-winning strategist, author, and global influencer, Liza’s work helps organizations elevate learning, build stronger cultures, and prepare for the future of work.

About Ecosystem Experts
Ecosystem Experts brings together voices from across our partner ecosystem to help learning and HR leaders cut through noise, unpack emerging trends, and gain grounded insight to lead AI-era change with clarity and confidence.

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