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Theory Into Action

Theory Into Action

Brandon Stover | Plato University

Theory into Action is a podcast designed to help you turn your wisdom into actionable education. Brandon Stover, founder of Plato University, will teach you how to create online courses, design learning experiences, and build educational programs so your knowledge can impact thousands of people. Let's build something great together.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Theory Into Action episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Theory Into Action for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Theory Into Action episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Theory Into Action - Purpose is Missing From Your Courses
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09/25/23 • 14 min

In this episode, I share what the role of purpose is in education, why it should be included, and how to build purpose into your courses.

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  • (00:00) - What is Purpose
  • (00:52) - Why include Purpose in your courses
  • (03:38) - 3 Key Parts of Purpose through Exploration
  • (05:40) - How to Foster Exploration

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Want help building your course or learning program? Schedule a call: https://www.plato.university/consulting

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonstover/
Newsletter: https://theoryintoaction.substack.com/

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Theory Into Action - What is Mastery Based Learning?
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09/18/23 • 16 min

In this episode, I share what Mastery Based Learning is, why it's more effective than traditional learning, and how you can implement it into an online course.

Timestamps:

  • (00:00) - What is Mastery Based Learning
  • (03:31) - Core Principles of MBL
  • (05:12) - Why Use MBL
  • (08:00) - How to Use MBL in Online Courses

Want help building your course or learning program? Schedule a call: https://www.plato.university/consulting

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonstover/
Newsletter: https://theoryintoaction.substack.com/

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Theory Into Action - 5 Expert Tips to Create Audio Lessons for Online Courses
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09/11/23 • 14 min

In this episode, I share the What, Why, How framework, which we use to teach everything from a 5 minute lesson to hour long workshops.

Timestamps:

  • (00:00) - Tip 1: Start Simple With Your Equipment
  • (03:04) - Tip 2: Create a Script
  • (04:17) - Tip 3: Choose the Right Length
  • (07:57) - Tip 4: Remember the Medium
  • (10:47) - Tip 5: Consider Publishing as a Podcast

Want help building your course or learning program? Schedule a call: https://www.plato.university/consulting

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonstover/
Newsletter: https://theoryintoaction.substack.com/

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Theory Into Action - A Framework to Teach Anything: What, Why, How
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09/04/23 • 10 min

In this episode, I share the What, Why, How framework, which we use to teach everything from a 5 minute lesson to hour long workshops.

Timestamps:

  • (00:00) - Overview of Framework
  • (01:58) - Part 1: What
  • (03:39) - Part 2: Why
  • (05:59) - Part 3: How
  • (08:43) - Applying the Framework

Related videos:
3 Phases of Learning

Want help building your course or learning program? Schedule a call: https://www.plato.university/consulting

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonstover/
Newsletter: https://theoryintoaction.substack.com/

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Theory Into Action - 5 Fears About Teaching (and How to Overcome Them)
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08/28/23 • 25 min

In this episode, I share how fears I have had about teaching or creating online course and tips for overcoming them.

Timestamps:

  • (00:00) - Fear 1: I'm not an expert
  • (05:10) - Fear 2: My course will be boring
  • (10:14) - Fear 3: I'm not good at speaking
  • (16:55) - Fear 4: I won't be able to help my students
  • (21:25) - Fear 5: No one will find and take my course

Related videos:
How to Create a Course Outline
How to Ask Students What They Want to Learn
5 Active Learning Techniques to be Smarter
5 Active Learning Techniques to Remember More
5 Active Learning Techniques to Master Anything

Want help building your course or learning program? Schedule a call: https://www.plato.university/consulting

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonstover/
Newsletter: https://theoryintoaction.substack.com/

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In this episode, I share how you find your students, sort their questions, and discover their learning needs and desires to spark their passion for learning.

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How to Create a Course in 5 Easy Steps: https://youtu.be/PUZAxE_ENsM

Want help building your course or learning program? Schedule a call: https://www.plato.university/consulting

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonstover/
Newsletter: https://theoryintoaction.substack.com/

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In this post, I share 5 more active learning techniques to help your students become smarter, remember more, and master skills.

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Related videos:
3 Phases of Learning: https://youtu.be/me1KcdgEa5I
5 Active Learning Techniques to be Smarter: https://youtu.be/huG-_w84Obg
5 Active Learning Techniques to Remember More: https://youtu.be/XmxPChyRd54

Want help building your course or learning program? Schedule a call: https://www.plato.university/consulting

Want to learn more secret techniques? Check out our learning course: https://www.plato.university/courses/learning

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonstover/
Newsletter: https://theoryintoaction.substack.com/

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In this post, I share 5 more active learning techniques to help your students become smarter, remember more, and master skills.

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  • (00:00) - Technique 1: Elaboration
  • (03:58) - Technique 2: Spaced Repetition
  • (08:39) - Technique 3: Creating Associations
  • (12:17) - Technique 4: Mnemonics
  • (17:27) - Technique 5: Deliberate Practice

Related videos:
3 Phases of Learning: https://youtu.be/me1KcdgEa5I
5 Previous Active Learning Techniques: https://youtu.be/huG-_w84Obg

Want help building your course or learning program? Schedule a call: https://www.plato.university/consulting

Want to learn more secret techniques? Check out our learning course: https://www.plato.university/courses/learning

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonstover/
Newsletter: https://theoryintoaction.substack.com/

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In this episode, I share the 5 active learning techniques to help your students become smarter, remember more, and master skills.

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Want help building your course or learning program? Schedule a call: https://www.plato.university/consulting

Want to learn more secret techniques? Check out our learning course: https://www.plato.university/courses/learning

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonstover/
Newsletter: https://theoryintoaction.substack.com/

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In this episode, I share the 3 phases of learning that will take your students from novice to master, being able to apply foundational concepts to any new context.

Timestamps:

  • (00:00) - Overview of the 3 Phases
  • (03:37) - Phase 1: Explore
  • (05:50) - Phase 2: Engage
  • (08:32) - Phase 3: Execute
  • (10:27) - How to pull it all together

Want help building your course or learning program? Schedule a call: https://www.plato.university/consulting

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonstover/
Podcast: https://theoryintoaction.transistor.fm/
Newsletter: https://theoryintoaction.substack.com/

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How many episodes does Theory Into Action have?

Theory Into Action currently has 16 episodes available.

What topics does Theory Into Action cover?

The podcast is about Instructional Design, Non-Profit, Higher Education, Learning, Pedagogy, How To, Courses, Podcasts, Edtech, Education and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Theory Into Action?

The episode title 'Purpose is Missing From Your Courses' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Theory Into Action?

The average episode length on Theory Into Action is 18 minutes.

How often are episodes of Theory Into Action released?

Episodes of Theory Into Action are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Theory Into Action?

The first episode of Theory Into Action was released on Jun 20, 2023.

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