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, 2023•1 hr 13 min•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 education—especially 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, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Mentioned Link: Blog Post Recommendations: 📙 My Book 📗 The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) 🎤 My interview platform recommendation (Riverside): https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=luke-hobson ✍ Backwards Design Course 👥 Join our Group Connect with me: 👨💼 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 👨💻 Blog 🦉 Try Instructional Design Institute for Free 🙌 Support the ...
Mar 09, 2023•33 min•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 🤝 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:/...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 70
It's 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: 🤝 Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts Blog Post: drlukehobson.com/blog1/5waystousechatgpt Recommendations: 📙 My Book 📗 The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) 🎤 My interview platform recommendation (Riverside): https:...
Jan 26, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 69
If you are curious about what it's 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 then…there is higher education. Today, I'd like to debunk some of the myths I've found online about what it's actually like to be an instructional designer in higher education. Mentioned Link:...
Jan 12, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Your top 5 episodes! Somehow, someway, it's 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 I've produced and see what you've 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, 2022•1 hr 1 min•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: ◼Where will AI take instructional design? ◼What tactics do you use keep learners engaged when the content is dry, stigmatized, or compulsory? ◼How do you get promoted from an instructional designer to a senior instructional designer? ◼How do you prepare for an instructional design job interview at ...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 12 min•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! 👉 Recommendations: 🎓 Take your instructional design skills to the next level 📚 So, you want to become an instructional designer? 📙 My Book 📗 The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instruction...
Dec 01, 2022•38 min•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: William's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-cronje-95847729/ Instructional design principles for co...
Nov 17, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 64
In today's episode, we are joined by ASU instructional designer and voice over artist, Tim McKean. We answered your pressing ID questions like: ◼What do you do when your company leave out the A and D in ADDIE and your projects are left to die? ◼Should you take a job offer for teaching professors about doing e-learning themselves? ◼Where do you start with trying to transition from teacher to instructional designer? ◼Is the IAM scale more effective for measuring outcomes for discussion boards comp...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 63
They aren't pros or cons, but kind of fall in the middle. Let's chat about the in-betweens of instructional design. 👨💻 YouTube Video 📙 My Book 📗 The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) 🤝 Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts ✍ Backwards Design Course 👥 Join our Group Connect with me: 👨💼 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 👨💻 Blog 🦉 Try Instructional Design Institute for Free 🙌 Support the Chan...
Oct 14, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Let's continue our deep dive into the pros and cons of instructional design. Today's episode covers the cons! Transcript 📙 My Book 🤝 Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts ✍ Backwards Design Course 👥 Join our Group Connect with me: 👨💼 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 👨💻 Blog 🦉 Try Instructional Design Institute for Free 🙌 Support the Channel! Check out the new book The Do It Messy Approach, A Step By Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developer...
Sep 29, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Let's do a deep dive into the pros, the cons, and the in-betweens when it comes to instructional design. This first episode covers the pros! Youtube video that goes with this ep. 📙 My Book 🤝 Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts ✍ Backwards Design Course 👥 Join our Group Connect with me: 👨💼 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 👨💻 Blog 🦉 Try Instructional Design Institute for Free 🙌 Support the Channel! Check out the new book The Do It Messy Approach, A Step By Step Guide...
Sep 15, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Should you leave higher education for another sector to feel more fulfilled? What other roles exist in L&D besides instructional design? How do you guide your confused subject matter experts? The best part of producing content has been to connect with you, learning nerd nation. And many of you write to me on LinkedIn or email about some fantastic instructional design related questions. They are so fantastic, that I want other learning nerds to hear them so I thought it would make more sense ...
Sep 01, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 59
As the instructional design field grows, so does the confusion around what "instructional design" actually means. Today, I'll talk about the current trends, job postings, the essence of instructional design, and what you should be thinking about with your future. YouTube video Show Links: Learning Nerd Nation 📙 My Book 🤝 Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts ✍ Backwards Design Course 👥 Join our Group Connect with me: 👨💼 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 👨💻 Blog 🦉 Try I...
Aug 18, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 58
On today's episode, we are joined by Christy Tucker! We talk about all things related to freelance: knowing when to start, time tracking, finding clients, creating an LLC, pricing accordingly, making sure it's the right fit, and much more! Mentioned Links: Christy's Website Syniad Learning Branching Scenario Course Freelancer Bootcamp Time Tracking Template Consulting Basics Online Network of Independent Learning Professionals LinkedIn Twitter Transcript Show Links: Learning Nerd Nation 📙 My Bo...
Aug 04, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Is online learning right for you? Let's break down some pros and cons to help you learn more. Mentioned Links: Learning Nerd Nation 📙 My Book 🤝 Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts ✍ Backwards Design Course 👥 Join our Group Connect with me: 👨💼 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 👨💻 Blog 🦉 Try Instructional Design Institute for Free 🤝 Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts 🙌 Support the Channel! Check out the new book The Do It Messy Appro...
Jul 21, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Over the years, a few pieces of advice have drastically changed my instructional design career. In today's blog and podcast episode, I covered the ones that truly helped. Mentioned Links: 💻 Blog Post 📙 My Book 🤝 Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts ✍ Backwards Design Course 👥 Join our Group Connect with me: 👨💼 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 👨💻 Blog 🦉 Try Instructional Design Institute for Free 🤝 Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts...
Jul 07, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 55
My 5 best tips on how to not give up on the instructional design job search Mentioned Links: 📙 My Book ✍ Backwards Design Course 👥 Join our Group 🎥 YouTube Video Connect with me: 👨💼 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 👨💻 Blog 🦉 Try Instructional Design Institute for Free 🤝 Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts 🙌 Support the Channel! Check out the new book The Do It Messy Approach, A Step By Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers Check out...
Jun 23, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Today's episode is crash course on what I wish I knew before becoming an instructional designer! Link to the Presentation: YouTube Video Connect with me: 👨💼 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 👥 Join our Group 👨💻 Blog 📙 My Book ✍ Backwards Design Course 🦉 Try Instructional Design Institute for Free 🤝 Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts 🙌 Support the Channel! Check out the new book The Do It Messy Approach, A Step By Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Le...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 53
You need the experience to get the job, but you need the job to get the experience... Right? I'll share with you my best tip on gaining ID experience right away. Mentioned Link: YouTube Video Saeide and Eric's Episode. Connect with me: 👨💼 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 👥 Join our Group 👨💻 Blog 📙 My Book ✍ Backwards Design Course 🦉 Try Instructional Design Institute for Free 🤝 Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts 🙌 Support the Channel! Check out the new book The Do...
May 26, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 52
This episode was actually a request from many of the listeners! You asked if I could take you behind the scenes and give you an inside look at what the working relationship is like between an instructional designer and their SME. So, we made it happening! Joining us today is Saeide Mirzaei, serving as the instructional designer, and Dr. Eric James Stephens, serving as the subject matter expert. Together, they've begun creating courses on how to use LinkedIn effectively. Mentioned Links: Connect ...
May 11, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 51
On today's podcast, I break down my biggest mistakes and how they helped me to grow as an instructional designer. 🎥 Link to the YouTube Video . Transcript Connect with me: 👨💼 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 👥 Join our Group 👨💻 Blog 📙 My Book ✍ Backwards Design Course 🦉 Try Instructional Design Institute for Free 🤝 Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts 🙌 Support the Channel! Check out IDOL Courses Academy Check out Eduflow Check out SquadCast...
Apr 27, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Today's episode is focused on andragogy and thinking about adult learners. I share what I've learned from taking online courses, designing them, and teaching them! Mentioned Links: Blog that follows podcast SME Course What is adult learning theory? 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 cor...
Apr 13, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 49
What does the day in the life look like for a learning experience designer? On today's episode, we are joined by Shreya Gupta. She's an LXD at Amazon and she breaks down for us what we need to know about this field and how to apply for an LXD role. Connect with Shreya: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreyagupta93/ Figment of Imagination with Shreya (Blog): https://figmentofimaginationwithshreya.wordpress.com/ The Write-Ups: https://m.facebook.com/TheWriteUps/ Mentioned Resources: iDTX 202...
Mar 31, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Entrepreneurship and education go hand-in-hand. So many of you have mentioned that you are pursuing your own opportunities and that you are looking for some tips and strategies to follow. Joining us today is someone I turn to for guidance on entrepreneurship, Dr. Barbi Honeycutt. We talk about: Finding your people Getting around the "icky/slimy" feeling of selling Letting go of your projects to focus on other areas When to hire help Listening to your audience Starting a new idea Taking your firs...
Mar 16, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 47
What if we could make the online learning experience more flexible for adult students? On today's episode, I'm going to share an idea on how to make learning paths and change the difficulty levels in online courses. Read the blog post for this episode. Buy the new book on Amazon or buy the ebook version . Sign up for the new course on working with subject matter experts (SMEs) To learn more about myself and show: Join our FB Group Follow me on LinkedIn Follow me on Twitter Follow me on FaceBook ...
Mar 02, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 46
I love being an instructional designer, but at the end of the day, it's still a job. Just like with any other career, there are good days and bad days. If you are thinking about making the switch to instructional design, I want you to hear the realistic side with the pros and the cons. I'm also going to throw in an "in between" stage because I don't know what to call them. By the end of this episode, you'll be more prepared to enter the field. Read the blog post for this episode. Buy the new boo...
Feb 16, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Lately, my feed has been filled with countless posts about the disappointing and disheartening process of applying and interviewing for instructional design roles. All of your stories remind me of myself and how I was turned down from so many ID opportunities. To try and help you along your ID journey, here is what I wish I knew before applying for instructional design roles. Mentioned Links: Blog Post Glassdoor Video for Teachers to Transition to ID Common Interview Questions Spacing Effect Don...
Feb 02, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 44
