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Learn how to be more useful as a Learning and Development (L&D) professional. Episodes cover the wide range of topics associated with L&D, including: Instructional Design, EdTech, Team Management, Training, eLearning, Stakeholder Relationships, Strategy, Performance Consulting and starting a career in L&D.

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October 7, 202412 min

Creating Performance-Based Learning Objectives

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

August 20, 20247 min

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

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

February 27, 20248 min

How to Read an Academic Paper

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

January 22, 202418 min

Instructional Design Portfolios: How to Showcase Work that Matters

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

August 14, 20235 min

Writing for an ESL Audience

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

January 30, 202313 min

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

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

January 25, 20234 min

Overcoming Writer's Block

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

January 23, 20237 min

How to Practice and Improve Your Writing

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

January 18, 202314 min

Common Writing and Grammar Mistakes for L&D Professionals

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

January 16, 20237 min

An Introduction to Inclusive Writing

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