Welcome to episode 40 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Catrina Mitchum, an educator, instructional designer, and the founder of Catrina Mitchum Learning Design. Ever wondered why so many online courses fail to deliver meaningful learning experiences? In this enlightening conversation with Dr. Catrina Mitchum, founder of Catrina Mitchum Learning Design, we uncover the critical mistakes that derail course creators and the powerful solution...
Aug 10, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Welcome to episode 39 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Tommy Kilpatrick, a retired teacher and author. Tommy Kilpatrick's spiritual journey takes us from the classrooms of California to the villages of the Philippines in this thought-provoking exploration of faith, purpose, and radical giving. Raised in an Episcopal family, Tommy's path included unexpected detours through socialist organizations he now recognizes were fundamentally opposed t...
Aug 03, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Welcome to episode 38 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Shane Strand, an instructional designer who works in the higher education sector. Ever wondered how educators transform into instructional designers? Shane Strand takes us through his fascinating journey from high school teacher to curriculum coordinator to instructional designer in higher education. What begins as a story of career transition unfolds into a masterclass on navigating the...
Jul 27, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Welcome to episode 37 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sakina Brandford, an instructional designer in the corporate industry and recent graduate of the Master of Science in Instructional Design program at Grand Canyon University. The journey from classroom teaching to corporate instructional design can seem daunting, but it's entirely possible with the right education, strategy, and mindset. In this revealing conversation, recent GCU graduat...
Jul 20, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Welcome to episode 36 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Craig Hane, a math educator and founder of the Triad Math Army. Mathematics doesn't have to be intimidating, confusing, or useless. Dr. Craig Hane proves this through his remarkable journey from being told he wasn't "college material" to revolutionizing how math is taught and learned. Dr. Hane shares how his uncle taught him practical mathematics that put him ahead of his peers, yet ...
Jul 13, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Welcome to episode 35 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I introduce the SAM Model , explain why you should choose it for rapid development, describe its phases, offer tips for implementing it, and discuss some common pitfalls and how to avoid them. Ready to revolutionize your instructional design approach? The SAM (Successive Approximation Model) might be exactly what you need. This episode explores how this agile alternative to traditional linear design can transform your learning devel...
Jul 06, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Welcome to episode 34 of the Designing with Love podcast ! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Matthew Metzgar, an expert in the higher education field and the author of a new book titled The Overnight AI Educator: Transform Your Course in 24 Hours . Dr. Matthew Metzger explores how AI is transforming education and shares his innovative five-step approach to help educators adapt their courses for this new reality. He discusses his journey from discovering students using ChatG...
Jun 29, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Welcome to episode 33 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Naveen Krishnan, an expert in the AI technology and cloud computing field. What does the future of work look like when AI becomes your daily assistant? Microsoft AI Solutions Architect Naveen Krishnan offers a compelling glimpse into this reality, sharing how artificial intelligence already handles 30-40% of his daily tasks—and why that percentage will likely reach 70-80% soon. Naveen's ...
Jun 22, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Welcome to episode 32 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Nathalie Doremieux, the co-founder of Podcast LeadFlow and an expert in the instructional design field. Artificial Intelligence may be revolutionizing education, but are we using it effectively? In this eye-opening conversation with Nathalie, we dive deep into the reality of online learning and how to create experiences that actually work. The statistics are sobering—only 3-5% of people ...
Jun 15, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Welcome to episode 31 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Caroline Amberson, an educator who is currently completing the Master of Science in Instructional Design program at Grand Canyon University (GCU). What happens when a veteran educator with decades of classroom experience decides to formalize their instructional design skills? In this enlightening conversation, Caroline opens up about her journey balancing over 22 years of elementary teac...
Jun 08, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Welcome to episode 30 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover the Nine Events of Instruction and how to apply the model when designing a course. In addition, I share some tips for effective implementation and common pitfalls to avoid. 🔗 Episode Links: Please check out the resources mentioned in the episode. Enjoy! Nine Events of Instruction Infographic Nine Events of Instruction: Tips and Pitfalls Cheat Sheet 📑 References: OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT (May 20 version) [Large language mode...
Jun 01, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Welcome to episode 29 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I provide an overview of Bloom's Taxonomy and why it is an important tool for instructional designers to utilize when creating learning objectives, assessments, and activities. In addition, I outline some practical applications of using Bloom's Taxonomy in instructional design. Due to the amount of information covered in this episode, an interactive diagram has been created for you to reference in the future. 🔗 Episode Links: Pleas...
May 25, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Welcome to episode 28 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I describe what Cognitive Load Theory is and why it is important in the instructional design field. In addition, I discuss the science behind cognitive load theory and some practical tips for managing it in your instructional design projects. Due to the amount of information covered in this episode, an interactive guide has been created for you to reference in the future. A copy of the guide and a visual of the Dr. Seuss quote I sha...
May 18, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Welcome to episode 27 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover the benefits and drawbacks to consider when utilizing the ADDIE Model in designing instructional solutions. In addition, I discuss my personal experiences with using this model in instructional design. The show notes include an infographic and an inspiring quote as resources for you to utilize. 🔗 Episode Links: Please check out the resources mentioned in the episode. Enjoy! The ADDIE Model Infographic Inspiring ID Quote Ima...
May 11, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Welcome to episode 26 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I review the top 10 instructional design models and theories that are used in the field today. The episode includes a brief description, the strengths, and how it is commonly used. The show notes include an interactive infographic to help you visualize the content. 🔗 Episode Links: Please check out the resource mentioned in the episode. Enjoy! Top 10 Instructional Design Models and Theories Infographic 📑 References: OpenAI. (2025)...
May 04, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Welcome to episode 25 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover the benefits and drawbacks of using user surveys when designing learning experiences. In the episode, I also describe the most effective types of surveys you can incorporate to help ensure you obtain the data you need from your learners. 🔗 Episode Links: Please check out the resource mentioned in the episode. Enjoy! Types of Survey Research Methods by SurveyMonkey 📑 References: DeFranzo, S. E., & DeFranzo, S. E. (2023,...
Apr 27, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Welcome to episode 24 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I provide the key details about empathy and journey maps. In the episode, I describe how to create them, the benefits of using them when designing learning experiences, along with some best practices. 🔗 Episode Links: Please check out the resources and templates mentioned in the episode. Enjoy! How to Create a Customer Journey Map Canva Journey Map Templates EDIT.org Free Customer Journey Map Templates Visual Paradigm Online Empath...
Apr 13, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Welcome to episode 23 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I compare the differences between formative and summative assessments when designing and delivering learning experiences. In the episode, I describe the nuts and bolts of each, provide three examples of how you can utilize both types, and how you can effectively track them. 📑 References: Hummel, B., & Hummel, B. (n.d.). Formative vs. Summative Assessments: What’s the Difference? iCEV. https://www.icevonline.com/blog/formative-v...
Apr 04, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Welcome to episode 22 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Charlene Drews and Markeda Johnson, two recent graduates of the Master of Science in Instructional Design program at GCU. In this interview, Charlene and Markeda share their overall experiences with the classes they completed in the program together and advice that they have for current students who are completing the program. Send Jackie a Text Join PodMatch! Use the link to join PodMat...
Feb 27, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Welcome to episode 21 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover how to effectively use images, icons, and infographics as visual aids when designing learning materials for your instructional solutions. In addition, the episode covers how you can utilize AI-generated technology to help you create visual aids when needed. 🔗 Episode Links: Please check out the resources mentioned in the episode. Enjoy! Canva Color Wheel Genially Noun Project 📑 References: Mayer’s 12 Principles of Multimed...
Aug 11, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Welcome to episode 20 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover the most effective methods to start using audio and video recording software when designing interactive experiences for your learners. 🔗 Episode Links: Please check out the resources shared in the episode. Enjoy! Audacity Camtasia Canva ScreenPal Snagit Send Jackie a Text Join PodMatch! Use the link to join PodMatch, a place for hosts and guests to connect. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purch...
Jun 30, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Welcome to episode 19 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover five key aspects to help you successfully create and manage eLearning courses for your learners. In the episode, I also share some key statistics to indicate how popular online learning is among learners and organizations. 🔗 Episode Links: Please check out the resources shared in the episode. Enjoy! eLearning Industry eLearning from Adobe The eLearning Coach The Rapid eLearning Blog 📑 References: Online Learning Statistics...
May 19, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Welcome to episode 18 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover some tips for creating a learner workbook so that you can engage your learners to effectively interact with the content in meaningful ways. There are a total of five tips included as you consider creating effective materials for your learning solution. 🔗 Episode Links: Please check out the resource shared in the episode. Enjoy! Blog Post by Sprout Labs 📑 References: Designing a learning workbook . (n.d.). https://sproutlab...
May 05, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Welcome to episode 17 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover the benefits of creating a facilitation plan when designing a learning experience in any industry. The episode covers five main areas that you should include in your facilitation plan, along with how to properly review and adjust as needed, and what else to consider. 🔗 Episode Links: Please check out the resources mentioned in the episode. Enjoy! What's the Best Way to Design a Facilitation Plan That Meets Everyone's Needs?...
Apr 21, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Welcome to episode 16 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing a recent graduate of the Master of Science in Instructional Design program at GCU, Shane Wolfe. In this interview, Shane shares his overall experiences with the classes he completed in the program and advice that he has for current students who are completing the program. Send Jackie a Text Join PodMatch! Use the link to join PodMatch, a place for hosts and guests to connect. Disclaimer:...
Feb 26, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Welcome to episode 15 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Amanda Guerrero, an instructional designer, about her experiences working in the industry. I currently have the pleasure of working with Amanda in the same department, so we had an opportunity to discuss that as well. Send Jackie a Text Join PodMatch! Use the link to join PodMatch, a place for hosts and guests to connect. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchas...
Feb 11, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Welcome to episode 14 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Jackie Moran, a manager and instructional design expert, about her experiences working in the industry. We also discussed how she progressed in her career from being an instructional designer to a curriculum manager, where she manages a team, and what her experiences are like with being in a leadership role. Send Jackie a Text Join PodMatch! Use the link to join PodMatch, a place for hosts ...
Jan 29, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Welcome to episode 13 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Sean Sullivan, a director and instructional design expert, about his experiences working in the industry. We also discussed how he progressed in his career from being an instructional designer, curriculum manager, and now a curriculum director for a large department, and what his experiences are like with being in a leadership role. Send Jackie a Text Join PodMatch! Use the link to join Pod...
Nov 19, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Welcome to episode 12 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover several key aspects of writing effective objectives so that you can create the best experience for your learners while also being able to fully measure and assess their learning. 🔗 Episode Links: Please check out the resources mentioned in the episode. Enjoy! Backward Design: The Basics Authentic Assessment in Action 📑 References: Gonzalez, J. (2021, April 29). Backward design: The basics | Cult of Pedagogy . Cult of Pedag...
Nov 05, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Welcome to episode 11 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I share how to use polls during lesson delivery, training, and professional development for learner engagement. This episode also provides information on three well-known and trusted polling software tools I have used, along with five different ways to engage your learners. 🔗 Episode Links: Please check out the resources mentioned in the episode. Enjoy! Poll Everywhere Slido Polly 📑 References: 9 reasons to use live polls to drive...
Oct 08, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 11
