Useful Stuff

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 resour

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

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

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-

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/Twitter: https://twitter.c

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, w

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/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_usefulstuffThanks for listening!

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 soc

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/p

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.getusefu