Theory Into Action Brandon Stover | Plato University
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Theory into Action is a podcast designed to help you turn your wisdom into actionable education. Brandon Stover, founder of Plato University, will teach you how to create online courses, design learning experiences, and build educational programs so your knowledge can impact thousands of people. Let's build something great together.
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Purpose is Missing From Your Courses
In this episode, I share what the role of purpose is in education, why it should be included, and how to build purpose into your courses.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - What is Purpose
(00:52) - Why include Purpose in your courses
(03:38) - 3 Key Parts of Purpose through Exploration
(05:40) - How to Foster Exploration
Related videos:5 Foundational Skills Every Student NeedsWant help building your course or learning program? Schedule a call: https://www.plato.university/consulting
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What is Mastery Based Learning?
In this episode, I share what Mastery Based Learning is, why it's more effective than traditional learning, and how you can implement it into an online course.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - What is Mastery Based Learning
(03:31) - Core Principles of MBL
(05:12) - Why Use MBL
(08:00) - How to Use MBL in Online Courses
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5 Expert Tips to Create Audio Lessons for Online Courses
In this episode, I share the What, Why, How framework, which we use to teach everything from a 5 minute lesson to hour long workshops.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Tip 1: Start Simple With Your Equipment
(03:04) - Tip 2: Create a Script
(04:17) - Tip 3: Choose the Right Length
(07:57) - Tip 4: Remember the Medium
(10:47) - Tip 5: Consider Publishing as a Podcast
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A Framework to Teach Anything: What, Why, How
In this episode, I share the What, Why, How framework, which we use to teach everything from a 5 minute lesson to hour long workshops.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Overview of Framework
(01:58) - Part 1: What
(03:39) - Part 2: Why
(05:59) - Part 3: How
(08:43) - Applying the Framework
Related videos:3 Phases of LearningWant help building your course or learning program? Schedule a call: https://www.plato.university/consulting
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5 Fears About Teaching (and How to Overcome Them)
In this episode, I share how fears I have had about teaching or creating online course and tips for overcoming them.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Fear 1: I'm not an expert
(05:10) - Fear 2: My course will be boring
(10:14) - Fear 3: I'm not good at speaking
(16:55) - Fear 4: I won't be able to help my students
(21:25) - Fear 5: No one will find and take my course
Related videos:How to Create a Course OutlineHow to Ask Students What They Want to Learn5 Active Learning Techniques to be Smarter5 Active Learning Techniques to Remember More5 Active Learning Techniques to Master AnythingWant help building your course or learning program? Schedule a call: https://www.plato.university/consulting
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Fixed General Intelligence vs Growth Mindset: Does School Actually Make You More Intelligent?
In this episode, I break down the difference between intelligence, knowledge, wisdom, and a growth mindset. I discuss the differences between general intelligence presented by Charles A. Murray and Richard Herrnstein against a growth mindset presented by Carol Dweck and implication it has for education.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Fixed General Intelligence vs Growth Mindset
(03:46) - Defining Intelligence
(07:48) - Why this Matters
(10:31) - Recommendations for Individuals
(18:20) - Recommendations for Education System
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