The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast discusses designing learning experiences, teaching, and learning. The purpose of this show is to help folks, like yourself, learn about best instructional design practices by sharing stories and bringing on incredible guests. We also discuss career tips and guidance for transitioning into instructional design and related learning and development positions. Other podcast topics include higher education and online learning. If you are a learning nerd, you are welcomed here. Dr. Luke Hobson is the Senior Instructional Designer and Program Manager at MIT xPRO and a Lecturer in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Miami's School of Education and Human Development. He's also the author of the book What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer, the host of the Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast and YouTube Channel, and the Instructor for Instructional Design Institute. Dr. Hobson was named as one of the top learning influencers in 2022 and top e-learning experts in 2023.

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Peter Shea - Online Learning Communities - Instructional Designers in Education

On today's episode, we are joined by Peter Shea, the Creator and Chief Admin of Instructional Designers in Education. This 14K member online learning community is an incredible place for learning about instructional design. Pete is going to take us through his origin story, where the idea came from, how the group has evolved, and lessons for you if you are interested in starting your own group. Mentioned Links Connect with Peter on LinkedIn Instructional Designers in Education The Future of Onli...

Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 43

Crushing Your New Year's Resolution with Instructional Design - My Story of Losing 30 Pounds

What is it about New Year's resolutions that make them so difficult? You hear all the time about people accomplishing their goals from finding a new job, landing a promotion, buying a house, but actually hearing about a New Year's resolution accomplishment is far and few between. Well, why? It's because people aren't comfortable with change. But you know who is? Instructional designers. On today's episode, I'll share with you my story on how I used learning to crush my New Year's resolution. Men...

Jan 05, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 42

Instructional Design Holiday Q&A: The Metaverse, SMEs, the Pandemic, Free-lance, PhDs, and More

2021 was an incredible year for instructional designers. To give back, I'm answering your questions on anything about instructional design. 1:12 Cautions on Immersive Experiences and the Metaverse 6:24 Negotiating with Deans 12:16 Getting SMEs to Submit Work 19:00 Podcasting 20:00 Free-lance or Full-time L&D Developer? 23:26 Pandemic and ID. Flipping an In-Person Course Online. 34:36 Everything About Doctorates 42:36 My Goals, Plans, Success, and Recommendations Course Sign Up Page Eduflow -...

Dec 22, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 41

Behind the Scenes and Sneak Peak of my New Instructional Design Course

How do you get your SMEs to buy into an idea? One method is to provide a demo of the final product. This podcast episode is a sneak peak of the new course, Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs. Course Sign Up Page Eduflow - Learning Platform Buy the new book on Amazon or buy the ebook version . To learn more about myself and show: Join our FB Group Follow me on LinkedIn Follow me on Twitter Follow me on FaceBook Subscribe to my YouTube Channel Read my Blog Join the Mailing List Nee...

Dec 07, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 40

The 3 Biggest Mistakes I've Made as an Instructional Designer

Everyone makes mistakes and I've certainly made quite a few as an instructional designer! On today's episode, I'll share with you my 3 biggest mistakes and what I learned from them. Blog that goes with this episode . Check out the new Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs Course Buy the new book on Amazon or buy the ebook version . To learn more about myself and show: Join our FB Group Follow me on LinkedIn Follow me on Twitter Follow me on FaceBook Subscribe to my YouTube Channel R...

Nov 23, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 39

Ant Pugh - Overcoming Frustration and Achieving Fulfillment in Instructional Design

Do you ever feel disillusioned with L&D? Are you passionate about instructional design, but worry that spark you once had is fading? In today's show, Ant Pugh shares how he lost his way, details the changes he made, and reveals why he currently enjoys his work more than ever. Connect with Ant: Ant's Website Ant's Daily Newsletter Mentioned Resources on Today's Show: Map It by Cathy Moore How People Learn by Shackleton-Jones Notion Life Operating System Jonathan Stark Check out the new Collab...

Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 38

Is Instructional Design a Form of Art?

Is instructional design a form of art? I think so! On today's episode, I'll tell you about my recent epiphany on this matter. Check out the blog for this episode . Buy the new book on Amazon or buy the ebook version . To learn more about myself and show: Join our FB Group Follow me on LinkedIn Follow me on Twitter Follow me on FaceBook Subscribe to my YouTube Channel Read my Blog Join the Mailing List Need a new learning platform? Check out Eduflow. Thinking of corporate instructional design? Ch...

Oct 26, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 37

Alex Mitts - Camtasia and Voice Acting Tips for Instructional Designers

Today's episode is a special one because we have an amazing guest who is going to be talking about two relevant topics in instructional design land. The first is Camtasia. It's the signature video editing tool that instructional designers use and that employers are looking for. We talk all about how to develop your skills with this tool and how to impress potential employers. Our second topic is voice acting. I have seen so many postings about voiceover work lately in the instructional design co...

Oct 05, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 36

How to Write Your Book in 6 Months - What I Learned from Writing an Instructional Design Book.

The new ebook is out! It's called, "What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer." One thing I wasn't expecting with this book release was how many of you would reach out to me about your dreams of writing a book. This seems to be a bucket list item for many of you so I figured I'll share with you my 5 essential tips with how I wrote my book in 6 months without losing my sanity. Buy the Ebook Kindle Version Blog Post for this Episode My Designer from Fiverr To learn more about my...

Sep 21, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 35

Smruti Sudarshan - Educational Data Mining for Instructional Design

As instructional designers, we should be using data to help inform our decisions when it comes the learning experiences of our courses and programs. Data can tell us so much about our students with learning behaviors, learning analytics, and even instructional design principles. How do we interpret this data though? One compelling case is to use Educational Data Mining (EDM). Joining us today is Smruti Sudarshan, an eLearning Training Specialist atLinkedIn, and she'll guide us through everything...

Sep 07, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 34

5 Futuristic Instructional Design Ideas for Your Courses

Get ready for the future! On today's episode, I share 5 ideas on where I think instructional design is moving towards. Some of them have been implemented in the courses I teach, and others in the courses I design. The best part of all is that you can replicate any of these ideas into your courses right now. Mentioned Links: Check out Eduflow for your learning platform needs. Use the code DRLUKEHOBSON to save 10% on your subscription. Backwards Design Course Instructional Design Institute How to ...

Aug 24, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 33

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