Editing And Proofreading In L&D Useful Stuff podcast

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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 Connect with us on social media for more insights and resources: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usefulstuff/ Thanks for listening!…

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Why AI Video Avatars are NOT the Next Big Thing in L&D 7:51

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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 Connect with us on social media for more insights and resources: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usefulstuff/ Thanks for listening!…

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How to Read an Academic Paper 8:45

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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 Connect with us on social media for more insights and resources: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usefulstuff/ Thanks for listening!…

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Instructional Design Portfolios: How to Showcase Work that Matters 18:44

1 year之前18:44

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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 Connect with us on social media for more insights and resources: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usefulstuff/ Thanks for listening!…

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Writing for an ESL Audience 5:56

2 years之前5:56

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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 Connect with us on social media for more insights and resources: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usefulstuff/ Thanks for listening!…

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Finding the Right ID Academy, L&D Bootcamp, or Certification for You 13:43

2 years之前13:43

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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 Connect with us on social media for more insights and resources: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usefulstuff/ Thanks for listening!…

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Overcoming Writer's Block 4:53

2 years之前4:53

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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 Connect with us on social media for more insights and resources: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usefulstuff/ Thanks for listening!…

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How to Practice and Improve Your Writing 7:42

2 years之前7:42

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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 Connect with us on social media for more insights and resources: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usefulstuff/ Thanks for listening!…

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Common Writing and Grammar Mistakes for L&D Professionals 14:26

2 years之前14:26

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Twelve writing and grammar mistakes and how to avoid them. Read the full text and notes on the Useful Stuff website at: http://www.getusefulstuff.com/post/common-writing-and-grammar-mistakes Connect with us on social media for more insights and resources: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usefulstuff/ Thanks for listening!…

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An Introduction to Inclusive Writing 7:52

2 years之前7:52

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Are you unintentionally excluding or offending people with what you're creating? In this episode we give you an introduction to inclusive writing, including tips on what to avoid and extra resources to learn more on the topic. Read the full text and notes on the Useful Stuff website at: https://www.getusefulstuff.com/post/an-introduction-to-inclusive-writing Connect with us on social media for more insights and resources: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usefulstuff/ Thanks for listening!…

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Editing and Proofreading in L&D 14:17

2 years之前14:17

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From writing training material to composing emails to your stakeholders, the written word holds a lot of importance in L&D. In this episode we cover the differences between editing and proofreading, why you need both, as well as tips and resources to help you edit and proofread your work. Read the full text and notes on the Useful Stuff website at: https://www.getusefulstuff.com/post/editing-and-proofreading-in-l-d Connect with us on social media for more insights and resources: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usefulstuff/ Thanks for listening!…

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How to Get What You Want 9:31

2 years之前9:31

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You're always going to need new stuff - software, contractors, new staff, material and equipment - but how do you convince your boss and stakeholders to approve it? In this episode we talk about creating and presenting a business case, as well what to do when you get a 'no' or a 'maybe'. Read the full text and notes on the Useful Stuff website at: www.getusefulstuff.com/post/how-to-get-what-you-want Connect with us on social media for more insights and resources: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usefulstuff/ Thanks for listening!…

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An Introduction to Copyright for L&D 7:25

2 years之前7:25

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Have you ever copied and pasted a photo from Google for a piece of work? Did you consider the copyright requirements or attribution? Here we break down down some Copyright and Fair Use basics for L&D professionals. Read the full text and notes on the Useful Stuff website at: https://www.getusefulstuff.com/post/copyright-for-l-d Check out Kayleen Holt's "Copyright and Fair Use Basics" course: https://scissortailcs.com/copyright-and-fair-use-for-ld/ Connect with us on social media for more insights and resources: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usefulstuff/ Thanks for listening!…

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Focusing Your Team on Outcomes 3:56

2 years之前3:56

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For an L&D team to really add value to an organization, it’s important that everyone is outcome focused. So what can team leaders do to drive this focus on outcomes? Read the full text and notes on the Useful Stuff website at: https://www.getusefulstuff.com/post/focusing-your-team-on-outcomes Connect with us on social media for more insights and resources: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usefulstuff/ Thanks for listening!…

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Outcomes and Becoming Outcome Focused 5:24

3 years之前5:24