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On-the-go design for mobile teaching and training

Woman learning on the go with her mobile device at the coffee shop. On the go learning. Communication + Education + Mobile Technology.

Technology is changing the way we work, educate, and communicate.

Your mobile device is where all that tech converges.

And whatever device is next will be mobile too. People will have mobile technology on them or in them everywhere they go.

It’s time to move toward an on-the-go learning design. Convert your current methods of education to mobile-friendly versions so people can learn on the go.

Browse the articles below to explore ideas about learning.

Then discover more at OnTheGoLearning.com.

Noise. #PodcasterProblems #TeacherProblems #PreacherProblems #CommunicationProblems

Noise

Jason E. Norris
March 13, 2020

Let’s talk about the 4 types of noise that mess up clear communication. (Only one small part is technical).

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Mobile Friendly PDF. Guy reading something on his smartphone.

Mobile-friendly PDF

Jason E. Norris
March 7, 2020

Make your next PDF mobile friendly for people who like to read on the go. Free Guide!

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Conversations with Jason Norris. Tiffany Norris.

Talking about what’s next for the local podcast in Richardson, Texas

Jason E. Norris
January 9, 2020

In January 2020, I talked with my wife, Tiffany Norris. She’s the host of This is Richardson, a local podcast for the city of Richardson, Texas. I’m the editor and producer of the show.

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Filler words are part of normal human speech

Uh, you know, filler words do, like, serve a purpose

Jason E. Norris
November 10, 2019

This kind of speech is often called “disfluency,” which sounds like a disease. Trust me, it is not. Filler words serve multiple purposes.

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Learning is hard work. But you were designed to learn.

Learning is hard work

Jason E. Norris
September 19, 2019

Your brain is amazing, but sometimes it struggles to learn. Guess what—that’s normal.

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The problem with the problem of biblical illiteracy by Jason E. Norris

The problem with the problem of biblical illiteracy

Jason E. Norris
August 19, 2019

Bible literacy is important, but all the talk about “biblical illiteracy” troubles me. Let’s see if we can get to the heart of the matter.

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Too old to learn?

Jason E. Norris
August 14, 2019

What would you want to learn if you found out you could actually do it?

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Woman walking her dog, learning on the go. Exploring the concept of on-the-go learning.

On-The-Go Learning with Podcasts

Jason E. Norris
July 20, 2019

What is on-the-go learning? How is it different than other kinds of education?

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Does your school teach podcasting yet? The New Radio 101

Radio 101 should focus on podcasting

Jason E. Norris
April 9, 2019

If you love talking, telling stories, editing—if you love audio—you should learn how to podcast. And your school should teach you how.

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Podcast Local at PodcastLocal.com

What is a local podcast?

Jason E. Norris
March 16, 2019

Have you ever thought about making a podcast for your community?

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MacGyver Mindset for Podcasters by Jason E. Norris

MacGyver Mindset

Jason E. Norris
March 13, 2019

The MacGyver Mindset is made up of two strengths. This mindset will prevent podfading and motivate you to keep going when you face obstacles.

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Can you recreate old-time radio with a podcast? - JasonNorris.com

Audio fiction: another fun thing you can do with a podcast

Jason E. Norris
March 6, 2019

My dad introduced me to old-time radio when I was a kid. I fell in love with that kind of storytelling. What would it be like to recreate old time radio with a podcast.

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Rule 8 in podcasting

Jason E. Norris
February 28, 2019

Can I…? Should I…? Would it be okay to…? Rule 8 in podcasting will answer almost every question you have.

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Rule 7 in podcasting

Jason E. Norris
February 27, 2019

Is content really king? It’s powerful, no doubt, but ineffective without this co-ruler. That’s why there’s Rule 7 in podcasting.

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Rule 6 in podcasting

Jason E. Norris
February 26, 2019

Don’t spend a lot of money on your new podcast until you read Rule 6 in podcasting.

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Don't try to get them in your building until you give them something first.

Don’t try to get them in your building till you give them something first

Jason E. Norris
February 13, 2019

Do things in the right order.

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Do we want it easy?

Jason E. Norris
February 10, 2019

Yes! We do want it easy. Don’t we? Should we?

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Rule 9 in podcasting

Jason E. Norris
February 4, 2019

Do you talk about the weather in your podcast? Stop it!

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Guy looking at phone. Words on image say "Don't Waste Time Online." The idea is to learn something instead.

Don’t waste time online

Jason E. Norris
January 30, 2019

Don’t go there. Just don’t. There’s a better way!

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Rule 5 in podcasting

Jason E. Norris
January 26, 2019

You may avoid editing because it feels inauthentic, but you still need to edit your podcast.

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My 500 Words daily writing challenge

Fear of mobile technology

Jason E. Norris
January 25, 2019

Are you worried about making your message mobile?

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My 500 Words daily writing challenge

Do you understand the potential of podcasts?

Jason E. Norris
January 21, 2019

Podcasts can literally transform the lives of people who listen to them. And each year, more people start listening.

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The 4 parts of a mobile-friendly message

Jason E. Norris
January 16, 2019

Content is not king. This is why.

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Rule 4 in podcasting

Jason E. Norris
January 15, 2019

Potential podcasters always ask “which microphone I buy?” Good question, but there’s something even more important.

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Rule 3 in podcasting

Jason E. Norris
January 14, 2019

If you’ve read Rules 1 and 2, you’re ready to start. That’s what Rule 3 is all about. Let’s go!

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Rule 2 in podcasting

Jason E. Norris
January 12, 2019

Have you embraced the first rule in podcasting? If yes, then you’re ready for Rule 2.

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Rule 1 in podcasting

Jason E. Norris
January 11, 2019

This is Rule 1 in podcasting. It’s the mindset you must embrace.

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Make a deeper connection

Jason E. Norris
January 10, 2019

Technology has changed culture and the way we communicate. Here is how you can make a deeper connection.

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Radical changes

Jason E. Norris
January 9, 2019

Because of massive technological disruption, our culture has changed. How we communicate will have to change, too.

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Local podcasters band together to form a local podcast network

Jason E. Norris
April 12, 2017

I talked with Jason Burton about local podcast networks.

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Using journalism principles as a local podcaster

Jason E. Norris
March 31, 2017

I talked with Butler Cain about principles of journalism that can help podcasters tell local stories better.

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Local podcasting in a small town

Jason E. Norris
February 28, 2017

Even small towns like Ramsbottom in the UK need a local podcast. I talked with Lee Ball, the host of This is Rammy.

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This guy knows how to podcast local

Jason E. Norris
February 17, 2017

I talked with Chris Holifield about interviews and why he made a local podcast for Salt Lake City.

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Conversation with a podcaster at the genesis of a local podcast

Jason E. Norris
February 10, 2017

I had the opportunity to talk with Kevin Barron just before he started a local podcast in San Antonio, Texas.

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New Orleans from a local podcaster’s perspective

Jason E. Norris
November 23, 2016

I talked with Mark Bologna about Beyond Bourbon Street, his local podcast for New Orleans.

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Let’s talk Jackson, Mississippi and more with podcaster Beau York

Jason E. Norris
November 8, 2016

Local podcasting lets listeners move beyond stereotypes to hear other perspectives. That’s just one thing I talked about with Beau York of Let’s Talk Jackson (Mississippi).

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Conversation with a podcast teacher

Jason E. Norris
January 29, 2016

I got to talk to a legend in the world of podcasting. Dave Jackson is the host of the School of Podcasting and several other shows.

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Get better at podcasting with these tips from The Real Brian

Jason E. Norris
January 15, 2016

Before he started The Real Brian Show, he hosted a podcast about profiting with a podcast. He and I talk about tips for getting better at podcasting.

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The Real Brian and I talk about personality types

Jason E. Norris
January 2, 2016

I talked with the Real Brian before he started his self-titled podcast. On this episode, we explored personality types.

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