Most Popular Topics in 2024
It’s that time of year to look back. What would you guess were the most viewed YouTube videos, Downloaded Podcasts, and Most read Blogs of 2024? The nice thing is that even the videos or articles I created a while ago still live on to help people. I will share some of the relevant pro tips from each topic.
Highest Number of Views 2024 Popular Videos
- How to upload your video to YouTube [54 thousand views during 2024]
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- This video provides a comprehensive guide on uploading videos to YouTube. A key takeaway is the importance of optimizing your video’s metadata—such as the title, description, and tags—during the upload process. This optimization enhances your video’s visibility and searchability on the platform, potentially attracting a larger audience. For individuals not on YouTube, you can take the tip of the broader principle of effectively utilizing metadata to improve content discoverability across various platforms.
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- How to Copy and Paste with ChatGPT [28.4 thousand views during 2024] Total 49,930 views
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- This tutorial offers a practical tip for transferring text from ChatGPT into Microsoft Word. It suggests selecting the middle paste option—’Keep Text Only’—to ensure the formatting aligns with your document’s style. This approach helps maintain consistency and prevents unwanted formatting issues. This applies to those NOT using ChatGPT: When pasting text into Microsoft Word, use the “Keep Text Only” option (found under the Paste Options dropdown or by right-clicking) to remove formatting from the source. This ensures the text aligns with your document’s style, creating a consistent and professional look.This is especially useful when consolidating text from multiple sources into one document.
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- How to download your PowerPoint slides from Canva [25.5 thousand views during 2024] Total 62 thousand views
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- This tutorial demonstrates the process of exporting presentations from Canva to PowerPoint format. Pro Tip for Non-Canva Users: When creating presentations in any design software, ensure it supports exporting to widely used formats like PowerPoint (.pptx) or PDF. This compatibility allows for seamless sharing and editing across different platforms and devices, enhancing collaboration and accessibility.
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- How to record yourself in PowerPoint [19 thousand views during 2024] Total 22.6 thousand views
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- This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on recording presentations within PowerPoint, including integrating audio and video elements. If you don’t want to use PowerPoint to record yourself, use Zoom, Teams, or another platform or tool.
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- How to add your Zoom invite to your calendar [19 thousand views during 2024] Total 62K views. My channel’s current top video.
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- This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on integrating Zoom with Google Calendar to streamline the scheduling of virtual meetings. For those who don’t use Zoom or a Google Calendar, it’s helpful always to share a calendar invite with the option to add to a calendar and the ease of a clickable link.
Most Downloaded Podcasts (Popular Shows)
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- https://www.regiereducation.com/5-keys-to-creating-learning/
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- A standout tip is to consider your audience: understand what engages them and sparks their interest. Tailoring your content to meet your audience’s diverse preferences and needs enhances engagement and facilitates better learning outcomes.
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- https://www.regiereducation.com/10-tips-using-zoom-for-large-groups/
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- The standout tip is to assign co-hosts and leverage breakout rooms for managing large groups effectively. Co-hosts can assist with administrative tasks like monitoring chat or handling technical issues, while breakout rooms provide opportunities for smaller, more focused discussions.
- Even if you’re not using Zoom, delegating responsibilities to others and incorporating smaller group interactions (e.g., through Slack channels, Teams breakout rooms, or other tools) can significantly improve engagement and reduce logistical burdens in large virtual gatherings.
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Top Popular Blogs (Popular Reads)
- https://www.regiereducation.com/how-to-menti/
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- The top tip from the blog is to use Mentimeter to make your presentations interactive by adding live polls, quizzes, or word clouds. This approach helps you engage your audience and gain insights into their opinions, knowledge, or preferences in real-time.
- Tip for Those Not Using Mentimeter: If you’re not using Mentimeter, you can achieve similar interactivity by leveraging tools like Google Forms (for live surveys or quizzes), Kahoot (for gamified quizzes), or even simple techniques like asking participants to respond in the chat, use reaction buttons, or unmute during discussions. The goal is to create a sense of participation and make the audience feel heard and involved.
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- https://www.regiereducation.com/25-breakout-room-tips/
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- The standout tip is to provide clear instructions and goals for each breakout room session. This ensures participants understand their tasks and stay focused, leading to productive and meaningful discussions.
- For Those Not Using Zoom or Online Breakout Rooms: If you’re using a different platform, look for tools that allow group discussions (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Webex, or Google Meet) and apply the same principles of clarity and structure. Assign facilitators or leaders in each group to guide the discussion and report back to the larger group.
- For In-Person or Onsite Facilitation: When working onsite, simulate breakout rooms by dividing participants into small groups or tables for focused discussions. Use tools like flip charts, sticky notes, or handouts to guide group activities. Clearly define the goals, allocate specific roles (e.g., note-taker, presenter), and set a time limit. After the activity, reconvene the entire group for debriefing and sharing insights.
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- https://www.regiereducation.com/canva-slides-into-ppt/
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- The top tip is above in the video section. It’s rare for one platform and the other to tie for the same topic.
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- https://www.regiereducation.com/canva-presentations-faqs/
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- The top tip for those using Canva to present is to explore Canva’s Presenter View to access speaker notes and control slides efficiently during your presentation. This feature allows for a polished delivery by giving you a private view of your notes while your audience only sees the slides.
- If you use other platforms like PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Keynote, leverage their presenter tools (e.g., Presenter View in PowerPoint or Google Slides’ Presenter Tools) to access speaker notes and better manage your presentation flow. If you prefer simpler tools or printouts, you can achieve the same result by keeping a physical or digital document of your notes nearby for reference.
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- https://www.regiereducation.com/zoom-new-waiting-room-video/
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- The key takeaway is customizing your Zoom waiting room with a welcome message, branded visuals, or a video. This sets a professional tone, engages participants before the meeting starts, and ensures they have clear instructions or context while waiting.
- For Those Not Using Zoom: If you’re using other virtual meeting platforms like Microsoft Teams, Webex, or Google Meet that don’t offer the same customization options, you can still create a welcoming experience: Send a welcome email with meeting details, expectations, and a link to pre-read materials. Use the meeting lobby or pre-meeting space (if available) to greet attendees and provide instructions.
- For in-person settings, replicate this concept by displaying a welcome slide, playing soft background music, or having printed materials available as participants arrive. These small touches set the tone and prepare attendees for a productive session.
- Pro Tip for All Platforms: Always think about the participant experience from the moment they arrive, whether online or in person. A welcoming and informative environment makes a strong first impression and enhances engagement.
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What is your favourite blog, video or podcast topic from this past year?
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Hot Bonus Tips
- Popularity and numbers don’t mean everything! Doing a great job making the content searchable so people can find what they want is key!
- On YouTube, the description and tags help people find the video. However, the Thumbnail could make the difference by having someone click and watch.
- Engaging content that gets to the point or reveals quickly the information people require ensures that they keep watching, reading, or listening.
- Other topics may not have been the most popular, but if information can help one person or a few hundred, that can still make a difference! (It does not have to have thousands of views!)
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Patricia Regier, MEd is the Online Expert who’s built a career on the belief that training and online learning doesn’t have to be boring. As Owner of Regier Educational Services and with a Master of Adult Education, Patricia is known for making her audience feel empowered, engaged, courageous and confident. Her debut book and keynote, The Online Shift teaches newcomers to the online space and seasoned professionals alike how to optimize their online presence and maximize engagement. She’s tried, tested and refined using the latest behavioral science, research and psychology to make sure your next online experience is a hit!
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