The newsletter invites readers to subscribe for weekly updates and reflects on the past year while wishing them a smooth 2025. Featured are insights on AI integration into instructional design, improvements in learning with ChatGPT, and a tutorial on Zapier for workflow automation. There’s also mention of upcoming events and resources.
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Friday Finds — Behavioral Science Books, Improving Readability, ChatGPT’s Canvas
This week we’ve got a holiday music playlist by Questlove, notable behavioral science books for 2024, and the importance of readability in workplace training. We also introduce OpenAI’s Canvas for improved collaboration using AI,and tech tools for training and onboarding.
Friday Finds — When to Use AI, AI Use Cases & Screens vs Paper Reading
This week’s Friday Finds digs into the complexities of human-AI interaction, the benefits of analog reading, and the potential of AI in instructional design.
We’ve also got fresh new tools and resources to share.
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Friday Finds — Desirable Difficulties, Windows of Learning, Learning Cues
NEWSLETTER ALERT!
This week’s dive into the fascinating world of learning, design, and technology:
Desirable Difficulties: Discover how challenging yourself can lead to deeper understanding and long-lasting learning.
The Power of Cues: Learn how strategic cues in educational videos can enhance learning and retention.
Reopening Critical Periods: Explore the possibility of unlocking new learning abilities later in life.
And that’s not all!
We’ve also got fresh tools to supercharge your learning journey and the podcast of the week to inspire your mind.
Friday Finds — Custom GPT for Instructional Design, Good Enough Prompting, AI video for Learning
New Newsletter Alert!
Learn how AI is transforming L&D, connect with peers in our new LinkedIn group, and discover resources on AI tools and custom GPTs.
From Chaos to Community: How Bluesky is Reshaping L&D Networking
Sick of the Twitter dumpster fire? Bluesky is the breath of fresh air L&D pros need. It’s a place to connect with amazing people, share insights, and level up your learning game. Join the movement and make your mark on Bluesky today!
Friday Finds — Starting on Bluesky, Cognitive Load & PowerPoint, State of Instructional Design
In this week’s newsletter, we explore the decentralized social platform Bluesky, discussing its potential to restore the qualities we value in online communities. We also delve into the impact of AI on instructional design, highlighting the importance of simple, effective presentations and practical learning experiences. Check it out!
Mike Taylor 