On today's episode, I'm going to break down why cohort based learning is so effective for adults. I'll cover my best tips for creating cohorts for your learning experiences and share the pitfalls to avoid. π Mentioned Links: Transcript π Recommendations: π Take your instructional design skills to the next level π So, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book π The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) π€ ...
Jan 10, 2024β’19 minβ’Season 1Ep. 93
Can you believe 2024 is just around the corner? Let's take some time to reflect back on 2023. π Mentioned Links: How Learning Works The Accidental Instructional Designer Talk to the Elephant So, you want to become an instructional designer? Transcript π Recommendations: π Take your instructional design skills to the next level π So, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book π The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Develo...
Dec 28, 2023β’30 minβ’Season 1Ep. 92
Another day, another academic saying that online learning is inferior to face-to-face classes. On today's episode, I'll share why this idea is a disaster for higher education. π Mentioned Links: Transcript LinkedIn Article Seth's Article π Recommendations: π Take your instructional design skills to the next level π So, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book π The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) οΏ½...
Dec 13, 2023β’16 minβ’Season 1Ep. 91
What do instructional design projects look like in the real world? On today's episode, I'll share 3 topics that seem to take folks by surprise. Links and Transcript π Recommendations: π Take your instructional design skills to the next level π So, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book π The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) π€ My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) β
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Nov 29, 2023β’21 minβ’Season 1Ep. 90
Happy Thanksgiving learning nerds! I hope you enjoy this bonus episode. It's no secret that the instructional design market is highly competitive. How exactly did we get here and how can you stand out? Let's give you a competitive edge! Find the links and watch the video on YouTube Transcript π Recommendations: π Take your instructional design skills to the next level π So, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book π The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructi...
Nov 22, 2023β’25 minβ’Season 1Ep. 89
Every instructional designer knows that accessibility and UDL are significant, but how can AI help with these principles? I'll share some new features with ChatGPT that I've been experimenting with to make learning experiences more accessible and UDL friendly. Links and transript for this episode can be found on drlukehobson.com . π Recommendations: π Take your instructional design skills to the next level π So, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book π The Do It Messy Appro...
Nov 15, 2023β’24 minβ’Season 1Ep. 88
On today's episode, I'll share with you 5 habits that completely changed my life for the better. Hopefully, you can apply some of these tips into your own life! All the links for the show and blog can be found on the website. π Recommendations: π Take your instructional design skills to the next level π So, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book π The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) π€ My intervie...
Nov 01, 2023β’26 minβ’Season 1Ep. 87
How do you design learning experiences for adults? In today's episode, I'll cover Andragogy, the method and practice of teaching adult learners. I'll share about my best tips around Andragogical principles and how to apply them into your learning experiences. Transcripts for the episode Mentioned Links: The Adult Learner (Note: this is an affiliate link) Recommendations: π€ Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs π Take your instructional design skills to the next level π So, you wa...
Oct 18, 2023β’34 minβ’Season 1Ep. 86
What's it like to be a first-time leader? In this episode, you'll hear from Russell Sweep, Content Development Manager at Goodwill and host of the L&D Hot Seat. Russell was recently thrown into the deep end with leadership and we break down what it's like to manage a team of designers. Mentioned Links: Video Interview and Transcript Connect with Russell Russell's Website GLDC Project Club GLDC Collections The L&D Hot Seat Podcast Developing Accessible Content Episode with Yvonne Urra Bazain Reco...
Oct 05, 2023β’1 hr 7 minβ’Season 1Ep. 85
Is the L&D market too saturated? Is there too much competition? On todayβs episode, I unpack what Iβve been hearing and seeing about the job market. I also try to provide a few tips on how to stand out from the crowd. Mentioned Links: So, you want to become an instructional designer The Accidental Instructional Designer by Cammy Bean Recommendations: π Take your instructional design skills to the next level π So, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book π The Do It Messy Appro...
Sep 22, 2023β’32 minβ’Season 1Ep. 85
In this conversation, I chat with Maj. Elvin Fortuna, Army Officer and Instructional Designer for the Army University. We discuss more about Elvinβs latest project with modernizing the U.S. Armyβs Captains Career Course and what the day in the life is life for an Instructional Designer at Army University. We also talk about transitioning into government positions. Mentioned links: Video interview and transcript Elvin's LinkedIn Elvin's Email Modernizing the U.S. Armyβs Captains Career Course: Ca...
Sep 06, 2023β’1 hr 7 minβ’Season 1Ep. 83
In this conversation, I chat with Stepanie Kratz about faculty burnout, learning about instructional design, and professional development. A few key topic areas we get into: Why faculty are interested in instructional design What's causing faculty to feel burned out What can be done to help them How faculty can learn about instructional design Professional development for faculty Ungrading Mentioned Links: Stephanie's Website Stephanie's LinkedIn Unraveling Faculty Burnout Sarah Cannistra's Epis...
Aug 17, 2023β’56 minβ’Season 1Ep. 82
In this conversation, I talk with Luis Malbas about conferences, events, community building, and the awesomeness of TLDC. A few key topics we get into: The evolution of conferences How to get the most out of going to an event The idea for TLDC How to foster a welcoming community Whatβs overlooked about community building Women of L&D The Accessible & Inclusive Design Conference How Luis manages TLDC all on his own Connect with Luis and TLDC! LinkedIn YouTube TLDCβs Website Mentioned Links: Meeti...
Aug 04, 2023β’50 minβ’Season 1Ep. 81
In this conversation, Devlin and I explore the impact of AI on the instructional design industry. We talk about: Our introductions to AI How AI can support instructional designers Best use cases with ChatGPT, Google Bard, etc. Where AI misses the mark Advancements with ChatGPT Risks and limitations Where are we going with AI? Devlinβs new AI sidekick tool Connect with Devlin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devlinpeck/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevlinPeckYT Website: https://www.dev...
Jul 20, 2023β’54 minβ’Season 1Ep. 80
Amanda was a teacher for 15 years and then decided to become an instructional designer! We chat about her story, her best advice for teachers trying to transition, and what it was like being in the first cohort of Instructional Design Institute. Video Interview Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn Resources π Take your instructional design skills to the next level with Instructional Design Institute π My Book π The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online L...
Jul 07, 2023β’39 minβ’Season 1Ep. 79
Can masterminds actually help you achieve your goals? If they do, how do you find one? Let's talk about this! Blog and Transcript: Masterminds Resources π Take your instructional design skills to the next level with Instructional Design Institute π My Book π The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) π€ My interview platform recommendation (Riverside): https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_...
Jun 22, 2023β’20 minβ’Season 1Ep. 78
Ah, good olβ ADDIE. ADDIE is the original design process that many, many designers and organizations swear by. Itβs also created quite the commotion within the instructional design space with some folks having strong feelings questioning the fundamentals of ADDIE. So, let's talk about ADDIE and break things down. Mentioned Links: Blog and Transcript Affiliate link for the book: I nstructional Design the ADDIE Approach Resources π Take your instructional design skills to the next level with Inst...
Jun 08, 2023β’32 minβ’Season 1Ep. 77
Joining us today are the wonderful Dr. Heidi Kirby and William Cronje! Today's questions: What are the best ways to list learning objectives at the course and unit levels in a way that learners can effectively connect with them and understand what they will learn? Why hasn't AI been able to replicate human voice and mannerisms yet for the ed tech space? What exactly is learning engineering, and how is it different from instructional design and learning experience design (LXD) Should instructiona...
May 25, 2023β’53 minβ’Season 1Ep. 76
It is perfectly okay to just coast in your efforts for a period of time! We live in a world where everyone seems to be crushing it at all times with sharing their accomplishments, promotions, certificates, etc. Itβs like we need permission from someone to take a break for some reason. So hey, hereβs your sign to slow things down, regroup, and try again later on. Your time will come, but only if you take care of yourself. Mentioned Links: Original Post Video and Transcript Recommendations: π Tak...
May 11, 2023β’17 minβ’Season 1Ep. 75
When I think of coaching, I think of Sarah Cannistra from the Overnight Trainer. Sarah has helped hundreds of folks from newbies to senior executives find their calling within the L&D space. In this episode, we talk about finding your L&D niche, identifying your skills under stress, overcoming guilt, using AI, and more! Video Interview and Transcript Mentioned Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scannistra/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theovernighttrainer/?hl=en The Overnight Tr...
Apr 27, 2023β’1 hr 1 minβ’Season 1Ep. 74
Let's answer your questions with our buddy, William Cronje! Today's questions: What type of jobs and common project tasks match up to each part of the ADDIE process? Your instructional design internship is ending. What do you do next? What should instructional designers know about AI? What are the best recommendations for learning about instructional design? How do you actually start designing and constructing a technology-based learning environment? YouTube video and transcript: https://youtu.b...
Apr 13, 2023β’1 hr 13 minβ’Season 1Ep. 73
Today, we are joined by Dr. Tom Tobin! Tom is a founding member of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring (CTLM) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as well as an internationally recognized scholar, author, and speaker on quality in technology-mediated educationβespecially copyright, evaluation of teaching practice, academic integrity, and accessibility/universal design for learning. In this episode, Tom will share with us alternative paths for academics to take. If you are feeling...
Mar 29, 2023β’1 hr 12 minβ’Season 1Ep. 72
Mentioned Link: Blog Post Recommendations: π My Book π The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) π€ My interview platform recommendation (Riverside): https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=luke-hobson β Backwards Design Course π₯ Join our Group Connect with me: π¨βπΌ LinkedIn π¦ Twitter π¨βπ» Blog π¦ Try Instructional Design Institute for Free π Support the Channel! Che...
Mar 09, 2023β’33 minβ’Season 1Ep. 71
I'm back! On today's episode I'll be breaking down for you 15 ways to use ChatGPT! Mentioned Links: YouTube Video of 15 Ways to Use ChatGPT π€ Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts Blog Post: drlukehobson.com/blog1/5waystousechatgpt The L&D Hotseat with Russel Sweep: https://www.russellsweep.com/hotseat/episode-12-dr-luke-hobson The ideas podcast with Tom McDowall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZySYEfJoVA The Future Trends Forum with Bryan Alexander: https://www...
Feb 23, 2023β’1 hrβ’Season 1Ep. 70
Itβs impossible to login to LinkedIn and not be bombarded by every other post talking about ChatGPT. Today, I'll share with you 5 ways you can use ChatGPT. Mentioned Link: π€ Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts Blog Post: drlukehobson.com/blog1/5waystousechatgpt Recommendations: π My Book π The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) π€ My interview platform recommendation (Riverside): https:...
Jan 26, 2023β’32 minβ’Season 1Ep. 69
If you are curious about what itβs like to be an instructional designer for the corporate sector or the free-lance sector, the internet has you covered. There are plenty of resources from knowledgable people who share what the day in the life of an ID is like from corporate and free-lance perspectives. And thenβ¦there is higher education. Today, Iβd like to debunk some of the myths Iβve found online about what itβs actually like to be an instructional designer in higher education. Mentioned Link:...
Jan 12, 2023β’21 minβ’Season 1Ep. 68
Your top 5 episodes! Somehow, someway, itβs already time to do the end of the year wrapup. This has become somewhat of a tradition where at the end of the year, I like to review every piece of content Iβve produced and see what youβve enjoyed the most. Once again, thank you for all of your support over the last year! Mentioned Episodes: Why Instructional Design is So Confusing The Pros and Cons of Instructional Design Christy Tucker - Everything Freelance Design Getting Instructional Design Exp ...
Dec 29, 2022β’1 hr 1 minβ’Season 1Ep. 67
Today, we are joined by the one and only, Dr. Indi Marie Williams! She's an Instructional Designer and Program Manager at MIT xPRO. In this episode, we answer your instructional design questions like: βΌWhere will AI take instructional design? βΌWhat tactics do you use keep learners engaged when the content is dry, stigmatized, or compulsory? βΌHow do you get promoted from an instructional designer to a senior instructional designer? βΌHow do you prepare for an instructional design job interview at ...
Dec 15, 2022β’1 hr 12 minβ’Season 1Ep. 66
On today's episode, I'm going to walk you through step-by-step on how to design a portfolio. Everything you need to know about making one is covered in this episode. This episode is also a sneak peek of what my audiobook is going to sound like as this is a chapter taken right from the book! π Recommendations: π Take your instructional design skills to the next level π So, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book π The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instruction...
Dec 01, 2022β’38 minβ’Season 1Ep. 65
Today, we are joined by the one and only, William Cronje! He's been foundational behind the extremely successful course you've probably read about on LinkedIn called, "Instructional Design Principles for Course Creation" on Eduflow Academy. In this episode we talk more about his instructional design journey, cohort-based learning, social learning experiences, and more! Mentioned Links: Williamβs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-cronje-95847729/ Instructional design principles for co...
Nov 17, 2022β’55 minβ’Season 1Ep. 64
