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  • Creating Performance-Based Learning Objectives
    Oct 7 2024

    This article explores how to create effective, performance-based learning objectives using Robert Mager's characteristics and Bloom's Taxonomy, addressing common misconceptions while providing practical strategies for aligning objectives with organizational goals.

    Read the transcript and show notes here: www.getusefulstuff.com/post/creating-performance-based-learning-objectives

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    12 min
  • Why AI Video Avatars are NOT the Next Big Thing in L&D
    Aug 20 2024

    AI video avatars are EVERYWHERE, and ed tech vendors will tell you how important they are. This episode will share some reasons why AI video avatars are NOT helpful or effective to the learning process and some alternatives to use.

    Read the transcript and show notes here: www.getusefulstuff.com/post/why-ai-video-avatars-are-not-the-next-big-thing-in-l-d

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    8 min
  • How to Read an Academic Paper
    Feb 27 2024

    Research papers can give insightful tips about learning solutions and ideas to try as a practitioner, but reading them can be daunting. This episode will share some tips on how to read research presented in an academic paper.

    Read the transcript and show notes here: www.getusefulstuff.com/post/how-to-read-an-academic-paper

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    9 min
  • Instructional Design Portfolios: How to Showcase Work that Matters
    Jan 22 2024

    This episode will share some ideas on content you could create to use in your instructional design portfolio that will show potential hiring managers or clients that you have the skills to do the job.

    Read the transcript and show notes here: www.getusefulstuff.com/post/instructional-design-portfolios-how-to-showcase-work-that-matters

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    19 min
  • Writing for an ESL Audience
    Aug 14 2023

    If you're writing and creating learning for an international audience, you may want to consider those whose first language isn't English. Here are some tips on how to write for an English-as-a-second language (ESL) audience.

    Read the transcript and show notes here: www.getusefulstuff.com/post/writing-for-an-esl-audience

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    6 min
  • Finding the Right ID Academy, L&D Bootcamp, or Certification for You
    Jan 30 2023

    There are a lot of options when it comes to learning Instructional Design and other L&D skills. It feels like there is a new ID academy popping up every other day!

    In this episode we look at the criteria for comparing and assessing all these options to find what's best for you and your unique situation.

    Read the full text here: http://www.getusefulstuff.com/post/finding-the-right-id-academy-l-d-bootcamp-or-certification-for-you

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    14 min
  • Overcoming Writer's Block
    Jan 25 2023

    What do you do when you need to write something, but can't? We explore 3 ways that have worked for us to overcome writer's block.

    Read the transcript and show notes here: http://www.getusefulstuff.com/post/overcoming-writers-block

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    5 min
  • How to Practice and Improve Your Writing
    Jan 23 2023

    Good writing helps L&D professionals communicate ideas clearly and keeps your audience engaged – which makes the learning more likely to be effective. You might write scripts, processes, storyboards, assessments, or even communication campaigns for learning during your L&D career – and those are only a few ideas that come to mind! It’s a fundamental skill, and here, we’re going to share some tips to improve your writing.

    Read the full text and notes on the Useful Stuff website at:
    http://www.getusefulstuff.com/post/how-to-practice-and-improve-your-writing

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    8 min