The Instructional Small Business: Recent Episodes
Christopher Hallum
A podcast about all things that exist at the intersection between learning, marketing, and the technology that can make it all happen.
Hey, everyone! Listen to the intro for the longer version of this, but for family-related reasons, I'm putting the podcast on indefinite hiatus. I'm not sure if I will leave the podcast live online or if I will pull it down, but please go back and listen to previous episodes just in case. I may return to the podcast, but I also may not; I just need to take some time for life to settle.
If you're interested, here's the link to my YouTube channel, where I plan to be adding some instructional content soon: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDEmzAfUqa2nEDMI-ZEcvZg
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In this episode, I get into some of the reasons I started this podcast and some of the reasons you may wish to start your own. I also touched on some of what happened during my month off.
Next week, I'll tell you exactly how I would start a podcast!
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In this episode, I explain why I'll be taking a short break from the podcast. But don't worry! We're scheduled to come back with new content on Thursday, September 29, so be sure to check back then.
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In this episode, I get into my audio editing process for podcasts and videos.
Some resources I mention in today's episode:
- Joe Gilder's video on editing a podcast in PreSonus Studio One: https://youtu.be/kWtoy6U6wnU
- Shure MVL lapel mic
- RODE Podcaster
- RODE NT1-A
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Last week, there was no episode to the ISB Podcast. In this episode, I share why and get into a little of my action plan moving forward. Spoiler alert: My family just moved and things have been crazy. But we're fine and the show will go on. I just need to get settled and get my bearings.
Here's a link to James Clear's book Atomic Habits: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1660390462&sr=8-1
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On this episode, I talk a little about my strategy for starting my own YouTube channel by giving you a simple format you can use to create YouTube videos that can be used for content marketing.
In this episode, I mention a few resources linked below:
- Ian Roberts' video on Planning and Creativity: https://youtu.be/1dD3vJqgRP0
- Russell Brunson's book Expert Secrets: https://expertsecrets.com/getesfree-1
- Derral Eves' book The YouTube Formula: https://www.ytformula.com/order-470846891615127266497
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In this episode, I get into why those dusty old PowerPoint slide decks represent your best shot at getting started with a regular "show," such as a podcast, YouTube series or similar.
Links to resources shared in this episode:
- Russell Brunson's book, Expert Secrets: https://www.amazon.com/Expert-Secrets-Underground-Playbook-Creating/dp/1683504585
- Graham Cochrane's podcast: https://www.grahamcochrane.com/podcasts/the-graham-cochrane-show
- Graham Cochrane's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GrahamCochrane
- Graham Cochrane's book, How to Get Paid for What You Know: https://www.amazon.com/How-Get-Paid-What-Know/dp/1637740670/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1658486561&sr=1-1
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In this episode, I go over some of the reasons you'd want to add a script (or not) to your content.
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In today's episode, I look at a couple of content generation 'must-haves' (i.e., you can't really have sustainable and consistent content releases without these two things).
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Here's the tweet I reference in today's episode. If you can join on July 13, please do. (Regardless of my wishlist, I'm super excited to see what they announce.)
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Ever wonder how some YouTube videos and podcast episodes just grab you and keep you listening to the end? Obviously, the content itself must be good. But, these two pieces of advice are an effective framework within which to plan every episode/video of your content moving forward.
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Camtasia 2022 was released last week, and it's a big update. In this episode, I get into two new features I'm loving the most so far.
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I have a little exhortation to you from my vacation. It's simple: take a vacation. Seriously, it's important to take some time away if you can.
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Can you guess the product to which I'm referring. Check out this short episode to find out!
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Today, I give you my reflections on now having run this podcast for a year (one-year anniversary is tomorrow, May 27, 2022!).
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In this week's episode, I get into a little critique of last week's first-ever video podcast of The Instructional Small Business.
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In this episode, I talk about these four apps:
- Descript (affiliate link): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=G95LOw
- Teleprompter Premium: https://teleprompterpremium.com/
- Camtasia: https://www.techsmith.com/video-editor.html
- Pixelmator Pro: https://www.pixelmator.com/pro/
Also, if you'd like to check out the video version of this episode, here's the link: https://www.screencast.com/t/68QM1cvOx9a
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In this episode, I reference several resources linked below:
- Pixelmator Pro: https://www.pixelmator.com/pro/
- The thumbnail I made with Pixelmator Pro: https://cdhallum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/thumbnail.png
- Kevin Stratvert video about making a YouTube thumbnail with a free app and PowerPoint: https://youtu.be/2lfvB2uXvt4
- How to Remove a Photo Background With Pixelmator Pro: https://youtu.be/bhXf85FZtLY
- Link to Derral Eves' book, The YouTube Formula: https://www.ytformula.com/order-470846891615127266497
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I can't believe it, but I passed my M.Ed. defense, and I couldn't be more relieved.
Also in this episode, I dig a little deeper into team-building within your small business and how I want to help you to onboard new employees more effectively by taking on the identity of a teacher.
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In this episode, I go over a neat trick I've been using in Descript that may come in handy for you if you make videos or if you need to break up your audio voiceovers into smaller files.
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In this episode, I share a long-form example of Descript's AI-based Overdub feature, which is one of my favorite Descript features.
I also make mention of this James Archer video with a fascinating example of the Descript Overdub feature being used after having been trained with 8 hours of material: https://youtu.be/EAowXV_hWks.
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In this episode, I dive into three ways that Descript can make your life easier when it comes to making your audio/video content more accessible.
I make specific mention of ensuring that your captions are ADA compliant, so see this link for more detailed information on how to accomplish this: https://www.w3.org/WAI/media/av/captions/
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The two scenarios with which I'd like to help you, small business owners:
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Think like an instructional designer to solve customer-facing learning problems (e.g., courses or effective lead magnet job aids).
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Think like an Instructional Designer to solve internal learning problems.
Note on this: You know that advice that you sometimes hear thrown around about creating a business that you'd be willing to sell in several years? Well, whether or not you're interested in selling your business, it is definitely a wise choice to start now creating documents that give exact instructions as to your workflow on key business tasks and procedures. The reason? At some point, especially if you're a solo-preneur, there will come a day when your business takes off where you'll need to hire someone to help you take care of certain tasks that are important but could be done by anyone. I'm talking about a virtual assistant or VA. Even if you're a larger, well established business, you may find yourself in a situation where you have several key employees who are absolutely vital to your business but for whose positions there is no manual; in other words, if one of these employees was hit by a bus (God forbid), the whole ship will go down. This is where I want to help you think like a learning design professional who can diagnose exactly what these vitally important employees do and come up with a living document for their workday procedures that could be passed to someone else if that person is out for a few days. It'll ensure that your business runs more smoothly because you'll have peace of mind and your employees can take time off without huge interruptions to your business internally. Incidentally, this will also make your business more "sellable" since your internal operations will be cleanly documented, which will make it easier for the next owner to train new employees.
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In this episode (from my car again, yay!), I talk a little about my first 48 hours as a full-time instructional designer.
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In this episode, I get into a brief update on life, including my new job starting next week at UGA, as well as an update on the M.Ed. in Learning Design and Technologies.
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Inexpensive/free ways to do this:
- Microsoft Word Online will transcribe audio, and it even will recognize multiple speakers.
- PowerPoint will actually do screen recordings (both still and video). Here’s an asynchronous presentation I did on this for a recent conference where I talk a little about these kinds of features in PowerPoint.
Some paid options:
- Descript: An amazing AI-based transcription tool for recording voice to text (a little pricey at $288 per year, per person)
- Camtasia (for screen video capture). Here’s a video I did recently for the Center for Teaching Excellence here at UofSC about Camtasia’s Interactive Hotspots feature.
- Snagit to do screenshots and create job aids.
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In this episode, I discuss an amazing lesson I learned through a recent, rather embarrassing accident.
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In this episode, I go over a really interesting use case for Descript that I hadn't yet considered. It's pretty amazing, so I hope you'll tune in and think about how it might transform your own content creation workflow.
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Hey folks! This is my first official test of Descript, which is an amazing new audio/video editing tool that also allows you to automatically create a transcript from an audio file, create an AI-generated clone of your voice for making edits (when you make a mistake an need to fix without having to re-record), and other simply amazing tools. We'll get into those later, but today, I wanted to see how this worked, and so I've recorded this episode in my car (per the usual), using my worst microphone (the apple earbuds mic), but I've also checked the box in Descript for "Studio Quality," which seems to add noise reduction, compression, and other things to bring out your voice clearly, even in less-than-ideal environments.
I've also made the transcript for this episode available, exactly as Descript heard it (mistakes and all). It's actually pretty accurate. If you want to check out Descript for yourself, I recommend a free trial (not an affiliate link): https://www.descript.com/
Hey, I watched this Pat Flynn video over the weekend and tested out the recommended app, Camo. This episode goes into a little of my findings and why I probably won't be using it, at least right now.
Hey, I'm really excited about this update to the best (only?) WordPress plugin for online course creation.
See the details here: https://thrivethemes.com/thrive-apprentice-4-0/
On January 26, Descript had their Season 2 product release where they chronicled the new features and updates to the software. In this episode, I get into a few of those updates, and wanted to also share the Release Notes video: https://youtu.be/PuNOp1qrXmM
In this episode, I chronicle some of the exciting M.Ed. exploits so far this semester. It's going to be a wild ride through the end of May, so I want to periodically check in to let you know how things are going.
Hey! TechSmith has released Snagit 2022, and I wanted to give you my initial impressions in this short 3-minute episode.
See the complete list of new features in Snagit 2022 here: https://www.techsmith.com/learn/tutorials/snagit/whats-new/#:~:text=Snagit%202022%20features%20an%20upgraded,Record%20a%20Video%20with%20Snagit.
In this episode, I go into a little about my recent experience creating a style guide for my website and for branding purposes and why I think it might be an important step for any small business to take.
Check out the amazing Pixelmator Classic and Pixelmator Pro. I also love and recommend Snagit.
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The absolute best feature of Microsoft Word Online is the Transcription feature. See it in action and learn more about it here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/transcribe-your-recordings-7fc2efec-245e-45f0-b053-2a97531ecf57
Quick tip I learned yesterday, and I thought I'd pass it along: If you're using a piece of software that you purchased with an educational discount, you need to make sure that you are in compliance with the End User License Agreement (EULA), if you are (or are planning to) use the software commercially.
Let's try this little exercise: three-minute episodes for about the next two weeks or so. Can I keep it interesting enough? Hopefully so!
Also, I checked my email last night and I had 128 downloads of the podcast last week. Seriously!? Thank you so much to whomever is out there listening. Please leave a review of the show if you feel so inclined. It will really help me to understand how I'm doing.
In this part II episode of How to make any presentation interactive, I cover a number of important points and I also share some resources that I've listed below. None of these links are affiliate links:
- Eitienne Wenger's Communities of Practice: Learning, Meaning, and Identity
- Kahoot!
- More information on Camtasia's Interactive Hotspots feature
- More information on Camtasia's Quizzing feature
- A video from MIT on Clicker Competitions
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I had to give a presentation recently on how to make any presentation interactive in the context of a higher education job interview, and I though the content would be valuable here on the podcast. Today's episode is part I of a two-part series.
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I had no idea that this feature existed. Plus I get into a bit of a fun PowerPoint-related project I have to work on for my master's and work.
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In this episode, I get a little more into this idea of conversion-focused sites vs. a "build it and they will come" type of website, and I want to challenge you to consider this question: Why do you have a website?
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In this episode, I go over a little tip I discovered when I accidentally listened to part of an episode of my own podcast.
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I'm really excited about this because it will give me an excuse to use Thrive to create my instructional design portfolio site: cdhallum.com.
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Today, I didn't really want to record an episode, but I still chose to show up. I think this is really important for any business that relies on content marketing to garner an audience and keep them engaged.
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I'm excited about spring 2022, as it is the last semester in my MEd in Learning Design and Technologies at the University of South Carolina. I get into a little about why in this episode.
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In this episode, I answer the question as to whether or not Camtasia's audio editing tools are all you need. I open my Mac version of Camtasia and go through each, giving my honest opinion as to their worth and how much I use each in my own videos.
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Do you ever watch those super satisfying pressure washing videos on social media? Well, they get pushed through to my feed all the time, and I had a few thoughts about them that I'd like to share today.
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In this episode, I get into some of the key differences (at least for me) between Apple Keynote and Microsoft PowerPoint.
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This episode contains some reflection on the recent winter break.
Here are the books I read over the break:
Step By Step Mixing by Bjorgvin Benediktsson
Indistractable by Nir Eyal (not finished with this one yet)
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On this episode, I get into some of the exciting things going on with my website-building tool, Thrive Suite. I am not an affiliate for Thrive, but love their products and recommend you take a look at them, especially if you run or are considering running your business on a WordPress-based website. Specifically, I am excited about the release of Thrive Apprentice 4.0, which will go live on January 25, 2022. If you opt to Thrive Suite in before it goes live, you will be grandfathered in to the old annual price ($228 per year), which is totally worth it, especially when you consider all of the other tools you get with the annual fee.
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I this episode, among other things, I talk about a couple of audiobooks I'm planning to "read" over the holiday break. Here are (non-affiliate) links to both:
Step By Step Mixing by Bjorgvin Benediktsson
Indistractable by Nir Eyal
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In this quick tip episode, I share an easy way to make your overall podcast episode sound more uniform and professional throughout.
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I didn't really mean to get into this in today's episode, but I started chatting about major selection in college, which is what I discuss with undergraduate students all day in my current day job. Essentially, your most important skills are based on hard experience, not really what's printed on your diploma, so I encourage students to think about internships and being involved in projects they believe in and for which they can play some sort of meaningful role.
It's the same for you in business: You need to focus on projects and experiences that actually move the needle in your work. This kind of activity will help others to notice you and the value that you can bring to their business and/or lives.
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I got a new computer keyboard for the sole reason of accessing more keyboard shortcuts available in my recording software. I get into why this is so important in today's episode...
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Camtasia really is just the best tool for creating great training and simple marketing videos. It's super easy, and I was particularly reminded of this today while returning to some work I did on an opening graphic for a series of videos I'm planning to release. The animations and simple graphics tools are just so easy to use, so I highly recommend you check out Camtasia, regardless of whether you are a Mac or PC user. I am not an affiliate for TechSmith at this time, so this recommendation is purely my opinion.
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I'm currently reading a chapter of Derral Eves' YouTube Formulathat goes over some of the features in the YouTube algorithm, and it's fascinating! I have SO much to learn.
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In today's episode, I explore whether or not I should just go ahead and start recording fewer episodes but at a higher quality from the studio. I have been thinking about doing this for a while, but I wonder if I should just bite the bullet and go for it.
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I'm back in the car today and reflect here on the differences I've observed so far between the car and studio episodes of the podcast.
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In this episode, I get a little more into the details of the Trello board I'm creating to ensure that each podcast episode is more focused.
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Hey y'all! I'm working form home today, which means I'm on a real studio mic. Over the break, I'm going to be making several episodes like this where I sit at my desk in the mornings to record. Since the university will be shutting down for a week or so over the break, and I don't want to get behind making podcast episodes, I'm going to be practicing recording from home.
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In this episode, among other things, I talk a little about my experience thus far with Descript's free trial. I also get into what I think TechSmith (the company that makes Camtasia and Snagit) should do in response. Most notably, TechSmith already has the technology with Audiate to compete with Descript; they just need to integrate it better with Camtasia.
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In this episode, I reflect on the paper I'm writing as the final project for my Management of Technology Resources course (EDET 746). I also look ahead to next semester's classes (three more to go before graduation!), and I also think about what life might be like once this master's is done.
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This episode is admittedly a bit all over the place but this is kind of indicative of this time of year; things are slowing down with my course, I'm thinking about the holidays, and what I'll do with my free time once I don't have any schoolwork to worry about.
Here is the book I think I will be reading over the break: https://www.amazon.com/YouTube-Formula-Algorithm-Audience-Revenue/dp/1119716020
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In this episode, I get a little into why I'm not monetizing the podcast right now and into some tips I've heard recently about serving your audience above all else.
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For my current master's course, Management of Technology Resources, we had to read the following article, about which I share my thoughts in today's episode:
https://www.sas.com/content/dam/SAS/documents/marketing-whitepapers-ebooks/third-party-whitepapers/en/data-analytics-at-the-edge-110405.pdf
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In this episode I get into some of the differences between Camtasia and Descript, and I try to answer the question: Who is winning between these two amazing pieces of software?
I also get into some of my thoughts on the hitsongdesign.com concept and how I might approach teaching without using examples from actual hit songs, which is an interesting pedagogical problem.
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In this short episode, I get into a few more possible use cases of Descript, the new audio and video editing tool I discovered last week while writing a paper on technology resources for my M.Ed. program.
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I watched this YouTube video the other day and it kind of put the brakes on my original idea of using existing hit songs as material to teach composition and arranging techniques to songwriters on my YouTube channel (I haven't started doing this just yet). The idea was to use these hit songs as teaching material and to hopefully grow the channel a bit more quickly, but I'm not sure it will be possible to do this any longer. That said, I'm still planning to teach this composition and arranging to songwriters on YouTube; it's just that the growth of the channel may need to be a bit more slow and steady than I had originally thought.
Here's the video I watched: https://youtu.be/E5Whrmqx9UY
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In this episode, I talk a little about my first experience learning about Descript (not at affiliate link). This tool is simultaneously amazing and scary for reasons I get into in today's episode. I will likely post more about this tool. as I learn more.
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I'm currently writing a paper on the technology plans at two higher education institutions: Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL, and Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Murfreesboro, TN. Along the way, I found this really interesting article, titled Technology Problems and Student Achievement Gaps: A Validation and Extension of the Technology Maintenance Construct, which really got me thinking about my own blind spots as a person of privilege. The article also provides some interesting suggestions as to what higher education institutions can do to help reduce the achievement gap due to technology-related problems.
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In this episode, I get into how life is going right now (spoiler alert: it's really busy!). I also talk about an article I just read for class on teacher justification of technology use in the classroom, which was an interesting read!
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In this episode, I talk about my initial thoughts on Cubasis, which is a cross-platform mobile recording software (a DAW on your phone!) that I've been thinking about purchasing. The app isn't free, but is quite full-featured for a mobile recording app.
Here a link to Steinberg's page for Cubasis: https://www.steinberg.net/cubasis/
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In this short episode, I talk about how I recently joined a Studio One Voicovers Facebook group, which may be interesting because I think it is one to which I can potentially be of assistance provide some value.
The group is called Studio One Narrators, VO & Podcasters if you're interested in joining.
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In this episode, I practice for a presentation I have to give next week on my recommended best practices to make any lecture interactive. My audience in this case is faculty at a university, but I think the principles in this particular presentation could be applied in a number of different scenarios.
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Finally, I don't think I mention this in the episode, but the format for the title of my lecture and this podcast episode came from a book called Advertising Headlines That Make You Rich: Create Winning Ads, Web Pages, Sales Letters and Moreby David Garfinkel.
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In today's episode, I try to break down the YouTube marketing/teaching strategies of the two audio recording companies I follow: PreSonus, makers of Studio One, and Steinberg, makers of Cubase. Cubase, in this case, is the older, more established brand, having been around for about two decades longer than Studio One. That said, the two companies have a pretty different approach to their YouTube strategies, and I try to unpack why I think PreSonus is coming for Steinberg if they're not careful.
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In this episode, I get into this idea of garnering a sense of emotional connectedness in online courses to help ensure retention rates. I have personally benefitted, in my current M.Ed. program, from activities, such as group projects in online courses that--while pedagogically sound--also fostered a sense of belonging. Since completing these assignments, I look forward to checking in with classmates with whom I have worked in the past; these connections have, in part, kept me going and make me more motivated to finish the master's.
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In this episode, I get into a couple of new features in the latest version of Final Cut Pro, which I haven't used regularly for some time. However, I may start to use FCP more now that these features exist, particularly since my wife and I are getting ready to update our iPhones to the latest model, which is capable of working with FCP on one of these features.
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In this episode, I talk about an article that I read recently about podcasts for kids: Why You Should Bring Podcasts Into Your Classroom.
Cult of Pedagogy website: https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/
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I got my first grade back in Management of Technology Resources the other day, and so far so good. I'm not sure I love this the topics covered in this course as much as I enjoy previous courses (I'm a bit more of a creative soul), but it's still pretty interesting content. At this point, I'm pretty much committed to finishing this degree and so I'll do what I need to do to wrap things up.
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I struggle to know if these car podcast episodes are really helping anyone. Trust me, I think about this often, and though I can make little changes here and there, I'm probably not going to be able to make sweeping changes until my master's is done. That said, please review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen; I'd like to know what you think so far.
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I think paring down your tools to a simpler (and less expensive) setup is key to greater productivity. I tend to hoard really cool software tools, and often these tools do the same kinds of tasks, but this redundancy is what needs to be eliminated. Learning keyboard shortcuts and general navigation for software that performs the same tasks as your other pieces of software can slow you down and is just way more expensive than it needs to be.
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While you should make content based on what you love to do, you should also partner with those who can help you make your content tighter and more effective. I mention a couple of examples in today's episode of YouTube channels that I love but that could be better if the hosts just made a few small adjustments.
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In this episode, I introduce some of what I'll be covering in my new course, Management of Technology Resources, and also get into a few other updates. I've been out of the habit of recording due to some recent travel, but looking forward to getting back into my normal routine.
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In this episode, I get a little into the importance of making sure that all of your software plays well together. The name of the game is to run tests (lots of them!).
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I'm still in between classes, and now that the dust has somewhat settled from my internship, I have a few thoughts on the best way to use Camtasia and PowerPoint together. I've experimented with lots of ways to go about using the two pieces of software to create videos, and I really think I have a strong preference now for one method, which I get into in this episode.
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I love the period between classes in this master's program. Given the super compressed nature of coursework and the fact that I don't have many breaks, it is always nice to have a little time to breathe and watch YouTube videos about recording software (guilt free!). My next class will start in about a week, so this short time off is precious.
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In this episode, I start off going over the exceedingly cool PowerPoint Add-On feature in Camtasia for Windows and then we get into a bit about how your day job's flexibility for taking time off, and whether or not you have paid sick leave, can have an enormous impact on your ability work on side projects for school or other non-work passion projects.
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In this episode, I cover several topics related to my internship, which is coming to an end, audio recording software choices for creating final products for my internship, and a little about marketing and instructional design (how they are related).
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I'm in that final crunch time of the internship where I have about a million things still left to do with a fast-approaching deadline. Will I get it all done in time? Also, I talk a little about my process for editing audio for video scripts and the podcast. If this is your thing, you should check out PreSonus Studio One (not an affiliate link).
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In this episode, I reflect on hard work in both school and regular everyday life (chores and home improvement, basically). My family and I are currently in a hard work season, as my wife and I are currently completing advanced degrees; we also have two small children who need constant care. We're just busy, but with all good things of course, and I know that once we're done with this season, it will have totally been worth it.
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In this episode, I get into the Trello workflow I created when I was doing regular weekly announcement videos for the University Advising Center at University of South Carolina. This workflow could also be used for podcasts!
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Camtasia's built-in interactivity features such as quizzing and interactive hotspots, which can be inserted and used directly within a video, are simply brilliant. I will definitely be making a video for my internship about interactive hotspots, but would also like to delve into the quizzing element, though I may not have time (we're down to the wire right now!).
If you'd like to read more about these features, here are some links:
Camtasia's Interactive Hotspots: https://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-camtasia-add-interactive-hotspots-to-a-video.html
Camtasia's Quizzing feature: https://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-camtasia-quizzing.html
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Buzzsprout is amazing and I get into why this is the case in this episode. Specifically, I discuss Buzzsprout's feature, Dynamic Content, which I started using recently, and so I wanted to share my findings.
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Sometimes you just work too hard and it's time for a break. Sometimes you don't realize how much you need a break until you're forced to take one, so the key is to escape fairly often on mini vacations, preferably trips that take you off the grid for a little while. Trust me; this really works.
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In this episode I discuss the two free tools I would use if I needed to plan and record a scripted podcast today. I run on a Mac, so the first tool is actually only available on Mac (but I make a Windows-specific recommendation later in the episode) and the second tool is a web-based product.
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That's right. I'm noticing that—due to the informal nature of recording these episodes in the car—that the content is getting a bit long and ramble-y. So, in the interest of keeping things more to-the-point, I'm hatching a plan to keep episodes shorter (and also to keep my Buzzsprout monthly quota of time within the limit).
What does this mean for you? It means the content should be better in general: higher quality and more valuable (at least, this is the goal).
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In this episode, I talk a little about data, and how you can't really proceed in a meaningful instructional design or marketing direction without it.
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In this episode, I am recording on a new microphone: the Shure MVL (that's not an affiliate link).
I also continue to encourage you to get started with your content creation. Don't delay because the initial content won't be great, and you need to get past that by gradually improving with each episode.
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In higher education, we tend to get a little testy when we think our students aren't reading their emails, and while this can be a real problem, we also don't tend to think about how many emails students actually receive on a daily/weekly basis (spoiler: it's a lot of emails!). So, in today's episode, I encourage you to always look at things from your students' perspective; there may be a good reason they're not taking action immediately on something you think is rather important.
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The podcast has a new intro, which you may have already heard by now, since I used Buzzsprout's Dynamic Content feature to apply to all episodes!
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In this episode, I talk about how my experiences with accessibility issues so far this semester have made me think about other areas in which I can improve to make all of my instructional products accessible.
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In this episode, I use a recent experience of removing physical clutter to remind myself that removing clutter is really critical to creative productivity. Also, most creative problems can be solved by either taking a nap or going for a walk :)
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In this episode, I'm here to tell you that the advice you're hearing all around you is right; just start making content. You won't get better unless you start, practice regular release of your content, and gradually make things better as you go.
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In this episode, I get into a number of things, but mostly discuss my Needs Assessment for the internship I'm currently working on and share a few thoughts about how this process relates to Ryan Levesque's Ask Method. I also discuss some updates on my day job podcast and this podcast.
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This is an unusual episode where I'm driving home rather than driving to work, which I don't usually do unless I have something on my mind that feels important to share, and since I spent some time trying to make my job aid accessible today, I just wanted to say a few things about the process.
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In this video, I talk about a huge blindspot for me as a content creator: Accessibility. This is an incredibly important topic and one that I have largely ignored, I'm ashamed to say. Though accessibility should be considered no matter what, as it is the right thing to do, it can also be considered a key to unlocking a wider audience for your content. While creating new videos, podcast, blog, etc., we should always think about who wouldn't be able to consume this content due to a disability, and then make every effort to make it accessible to all.
In this episode, I also make reference to a University of California Systemwide Talent Management video on Microsoft Word and Word-to-PDF Accessibility Remediation, which shouldn't be considered the final word on this topic, but was helpful to me in this process. It also showed me the work that must be included in my future workflow when creating accessible documents.
I still have a long way to go in my journey learning about accessibility, but I'm so grateful that I am finally starting to incorporate best practices into my workflow.
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Today, I'm thinking about Job Aids or Visual Guides because I've been neck deep in a project for my internship that requires me to create a 1-page Job Aid. I'm also thinking ahead to when I will have a more high quality intro to this podcast, which will be possible to insert after the fact with Buzzsprout's Dynamic Content feature.
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I highly recommend Trello as an instructional design and project management tool. In this episode, I get into some of the reasons why.
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Gosh, having a live podcast is exhilarating, but also scary; it means I have to be on top of this thing and really focus on being consistent. School is going well, but is stressful for other reasons. Basically, there are a ton of things happening all at once, but I know I can do it; I just need to remain focused.
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In this episode, I get a little into my thoughts on Ryan Levesque's book, Choose, which he wrote after is hugely popular Ask. Specifically, I share thoughts on how a business with a more utilitarian aspect (e.g., plumbing) could find ways to get into an enthusiast market.
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In this episode, I talk through a few program updates and then get a little into my recommendations for PowerPoint and Camtasia, how to best use them together. I also add in a brief recommendation for Trello, which gives an added layer of instructional design and project management power to the whole process.
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In this episode, I announce how I finally got off my butt to make the podcast live on Buzzsprout. I also talk about how my day job has basically tasked me with making a podcast for them, which is super exciting. I have a great team at my day job as an advisor, and the leadership on that team is very supportive of the advising podcast idea and have really been helping to make it a reality.
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Do you ever feel like you didn't quite accomplish everything you set out to do during a break? Obviously a break is a break, but my fall 2021 internship starts tomorrow and I'm definitely thinking I gave myself more goals to accomplish during my time between classes than was realistic.
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In this episode, I describe some of my feelings of anticipation surrounding the conclusion of my gaming course and also what I plan to do when the course is over. I have about a 2-week break between courses, so I'm eager to finish my class and get to some R&R and other projects I've been wanting to complete for some time.
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In this episode, and in keeping with yesterday's conversation about software, I share a bit about the story of the rise of Dorico, a music notation software I use to create music.
I don't know why I love music creation software so much, but apparently I really love to talk about, and Dorico is right up there near the top of the list when it comes to tools I use for music.
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In this episode, I consider how hard it is to write and maintain high quality software, particularly audio software like what I use on a daily basis. Please think about this next time you're tempted to be upset over the lack of some feature in your favorite program; so many folks go on rants on the internet without thinking about how hard it might be to add the feature (or how long the list of requests might be).
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On this episode, I get a little into where things stand with the podcast, and wonder how I might get into more of a habit of uploading new episodes daily; I'm already on point with recording episodes, but how do I stay in the habit of editing and uploading regularly?
Any questions about instructional design or any technology I've mentioned thus far on the podcast? Email me at chris@cdhallum.com.
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In this episode, I talk a little about my origins with instructional design, of which I was reminded when I started this course at University of South Carolina on games and their many possible applications in learning.
The book we're using in this course is Karl M. Kapp's The Gamification of Learning and Instruction.
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In this episode, I give some updates and talk a little more about my pre-batching and recording process for this podcast, both of which are super simple at the moment.
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In this episode, I talk a little about how I think I will use my recently-created course on music composition for songwriters and also a little about my ongoing content marketing strategy for hitsongdesign.com.
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In this episode, I give a brief update on my online course (it's finished!), and get a little more into the new course I'm taking for the M.Ed. in Learning Design and Technologies.
I also make a reference to Thrive Apprentice, so I wanted to share the [non-affiliate] link to that. It's such a great piece of software for your WordPress site.
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In this episode, I get into some of the details about the intended market for my first online course, my avatar, and a bit about the weekly content marketing plan I'm hoping to implement to get folks interested in what I teach.
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In this episode, I describe the somewhat rocky start to my newest summer online course for the master's program. Being clear and making sure your course is ready for primetime is super important!
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I'm almost done with my master's course on creating my first online course, and things are heating up! We are leaving town for a trip to Pittsburgh in a few days and I can't believe how much work is still left to be done. Will I get it all finished in time?
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Whether you are teaching a course in a traditional setting or in the context of a business, your contract with your students is incredibly important. What needs to be true by the time your students have completed the content? What's the transformation?
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Done is always better than perfect. Though I have such a hard time with this podcast, imperfect as it is right now (car podcast recording is rough), it feels right because I'm finally creating content on a regular basis.
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I may start hosting a podcast for my day job, geared toward college students! I will keep you all posted on whether or not this happens, but it seems like a really interesting idea. My boss, a couple coworkers, and myself have started to parse through what this might look like for the University Advising Center here at the University of South Carolina, and I think it will be a cool exercise to see how a podcast could serve students who are trying to figure out their major. Again, more on this soon.
I also share some updates in this episode on my first online course, which is going well so far!
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This episode is a brief update on the busiest summer I've had in years.
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In this episode, I give a brief update on my current course for the Learning Design Master's program and also talk a little about TechSmith Audiate, a super cool (and useful!) new audio editing tool.
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In this episode, I talk a little about my latest audio recording software obsession with PreSonus Studio One. I use the Professional version, but there is a free version called Studio One Prime, which I will be using to produce a podcast at work in the next several months. I will report back with an update once that podcast launches.
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In this episode, I go into a little update on my first online course and how I'm using Microsoft Planner as a tool to help plan everything out.
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In this episode, I talk a little about my struggles with perfectionism, and how, in a way, this podcast is helping me to get over that.
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In this episode, I talk a little about how busy life seems at the moment, but also how I try to visualize the result on the other end. Will all of this hard work be worth it in the end?
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In this episode I talk about my experience using the Teleprompter app and recording separate audio to later sync with my videos. In the end, I think it's more trouble than it's worth to record separate audio, so I think I will likely end up purchasing a lapel mic to use with my iPhone SE second gen. More on this later...
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In this episode, I share a few thoughts on Russell Brunson's 'Perfect Webinar.'
You may have strong opinions about Russell Brunson, but since he's written marketing books, I've taken the time to read them (I love reading marketing books in my spare time), and the 'Perfect Webinar' framework is shared in Brunson's book Expert Secrets, if you're interested to check it out.
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I used to hate learning objectives, but now I love them.
The book I reference in the podcast:
Ko, Susan; Rossen, Steve. Teaching Online, 2017. Taylor and Francis. Kindle Edition.
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This episode includes some reflections on taking a break, which everyone should do frequently.
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In this episode I share my initial thoughts on my first online course for a class I'm currently taking in a master's in Learning Design and Technology at University of South Carolina.
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In this video I talk about my experience with pre-batching, the best way to ensure that content is regularly created (on time).
I also referenced a video about the band Pomplamoose, so here it is: https://youtu.be/ye2dEokIyKE
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In this episode, I share a couple of course ideas for my side business.
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In this episode, I talk briefly about my response to a class discussion for my summer online course.
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In this episode, I introduce three ideas I have about what my first online course will be.
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In this episode, I discuss the Teleprompter app for iPhone and Mac.
The videos I created for this episode are no longer available, unfortunately.
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In this episode, I discuss the non-linear nature of life, as I generally do with my college students at my day job as an academic advisor in higher education.
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Why do you do what you do? What drives you?
Answering this question can make it easier to stay motivated and will clarify your vision for the future.
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PowerPoint is one of my favorite pieces of software, and over the last several years, I've been creating video with PowerPoint in my job as an academic advisor. Today, I share with you two ways to create video with PowerPoint (though there are many others).
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