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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Useful Stuff episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Useful Stuff 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 Useful Stuff episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Focusing Your Team on Outcomes
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10/10/22 • 3 min
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
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Discovering the Goals of Your Organization
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09/28/22 • 6 min
In this episode, learn about long-term, continuous activities you can do as well as shorter term, project-focused activities that will help you gain visibility into the needs of those across the business.
Visit the article on the Useful Stuff website: https://www.getusefulstuff.com/post/discovering-the-goals-of-your-organization
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08/20/24 • 7 min
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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Creating Performance-Based Learning Objectives
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10/07/24 • 12 min
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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How to Read an Academic Paper
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02/27/24 • 8 min
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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01/22/24 • 18 min
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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Writing for an ESL Audience
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08/14/23 • 5 min
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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01/30/23 • 13 min
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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Overcoming Writer's Block
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01/25/23 • 4 min
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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How to Practice and Improve Your Writing
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01/23/23 • 7 min
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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FAQ
How many episodes does Useful Stuff have?
Useful Stuff currently has 17 episodes available.
What topics does Useful Stuff cover?
The podcast is about Instructional Design, Learning, Training, Elearning, Podcasts, Education, Business and Coaching.
What is the most popular episode on Useful Stuff?
The episode title 'How to Read an Academic Paper' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Useful Stuff?
The average episode length on Useful Stuff is 9 minutes.
How often are episodes of Useful Stuff released?
Episodes of Useful Stuff are typically released every 5 days.
When was the first episode of Useful Stuff?
The first episode of Useful Stuff was released on Sep 28, 2022.
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