We find real satisfaction not by the incessant longing after newer and newer goals but by taking joy in the small things that actually make up our lives.
Larry Rosenberg
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What I’m Listening to: I’m feeling a little “retro” today, so the biggest hits of the 70’s are going to be in the air around here today.
Last week’s most clicked item:
The Ultimate Guide to Giving Virtual Presentations on Zoom
Degrees for L&D Professionals: What, Why, and Worth?
This Learning Guild report by Jane Bozarth takes a look at the impact of degrees for L&D pros—from salary expectations to the education requirements and competencies most frequently appearing in job announcements.It also sked practitioners what they have to say about their experiences choosing and completing programs, and whether overall they found the efforts worthwhile. Grab a copy and check out the accompanying videos.
https://www.learningguild.com/insights/263/degrees-for-ld-professionals-what-why-and-worth
Behavioral Scientist’s Summer Book List 2021
I love reading – especially when I can learn new things to apply in my work. This is a treasure trove of great reads from the Behavioral Science world. And if that’s not enough be sure to check out even more in their list of notable behavioral science books from 2020 here.
https://behavioralscientist.org/behavioral-scientists-summer-book-list-2021/
5 Behavioral Biases That Trip Up Remote Managers
Speaking of behavioral science….most managers weren’t prepared to lead remote teams. In this HBR article, the authors present a checklist of five biases that leaders should watch out for when managing remotely, as well as some scientifically proven tactics to counteract them.
https://hbr.org/2021/06/5-behavioral-biases-that-trip-up-remote-managers
7 Science-Backed Insights to Boost Your Meta-Learning
No skill will earn you greater dividends than learning how to learn. Yet, most people never master meta-learning. Dr. Barbara Oakley’s principles teach you how to learn better. If you’re interested in a deeper dive, check out the full course “Learning How to Learn” on Coursera.
PowerPoint Mac vs PC: A Top 15 list
Despite the fact that PowerPoint originated on the Mac platform, it has historically lagged behind the windows versions in terms of its feature set. It is catching up but it is still not the same. Nolan Haims lays out the top differences between the Mac & Windows versions in this Creative Pro article.
https://creativepro.com/powerpoint-mac-vs-pc-a-top-15-list/
Podcasts
- Why does learning have to be so difficult with Stella Collins on the Learning Hack podcast
- An Empathic, Effective Learning Journey with Erin Mariano on the Learning Uncut podcast
- Sal Khan on Leading for Impact and Rethinking Education on the Ideo U podcast
Tools & Tips
- Grain.co is a slick way to Record, transcribe, clip & share video from Zoom in real-time.
- Kotobee allows you to create interactive ebooks, export them in multiple formats, and deliver them securely to your users.
- Balabolka is a free app with lots of options for converting text into speech:
- PDF Candy is an online PDF editor with 44 different functions
- Mouseposé adds a spotlight to your mouse cursor and turns your mouse into a laser pointer..
Where You Can Find Me
- Canadian Elearning Conference – June 11
- Tools for Thinking Outside the Course with Bianca Baumann
- What Every eLearning Pro Should Know About NoCode with Mathias Vermeulen
- Kansas City ATD – June 17
- Nashville ATD – Using Technology for Training – September 16
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Mike Taylor 