Secret Society of the Instructional Designer

Today we talk with Michael Mace, IT Manager of Digital Accessibility at Indianan University, about his career path and the clarifications and expectations for Title II coming up in April.

We talk with Clea Mahoney about her journey from LMS training to designing and creating learning experiences for Customers.Email us at secretysocietyotid@gmail.comCheck out: Clea's Podcast - The Learning Rabbithole.Christie DeCarolis' site

Today we're talking with Dr. Brittany Dillman, the Director of the MAET and MALXD Graduate Certificate Programs. She is discussing how to engage students in online environments, using her experience in MSU Educational Technology and Learning Experience Design programs. If you would like to know more about the programs by following the links below. Master in Educational TechnologyMaster in Learning Experience Design

Today we have Candace Robertson from Michigan State University's College of Education. She is the Assistant Director for Student Experience and Outreach for the Master of Arts in Educational Technology and Master of Arts in Learning Experience Design. She talks with us about how she incorporates student feedback into the design of her courses and programs. Check out the Learning Design program here: https://education.msu.edu/cepse/MALXD/

Your favorite instructional design podcast hosts are finally back! Listen in as Clea, Rachel, and Steve talk about the things in instructional design they wish people were "fooling" about...but which are often far too real. (The co-hosts all have day jobs, so forgive them for being a month too late for an "April Fools"-themed episode).

Hello Everyone!In keeping with February's general vibe, we are talking about what made us fall in love with Instructional Design (Though some of us may have changed our status to "It's Complicated). We also interview Dr. Katrina Wehr about her experience in the field, how she thinks it should change and what she would still like to do in her career. Thanks for checking us out, and let us know if you only like, or if you like like, the episode!

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Karen Costa, an adjunct faculty member and expert in Learning Experience Design, shares her journey into LXD and the vital role of empathy in education. She discusses innovative and inclusive approaches that enhance both faculty and student experiences. Karen emphasizes integrating climate action into learning design, urging educators to acknowledge their impact on environmental issues. Light-hearted moments include nostalgic tunes and the fun concept of defining personal theme songs, blending joy with the serious topic of educational advancement.

In this episode, Clea chats with corporate Instructional Designer Holly Owens about what brought her to the field, what keeps her here, and what she (really, really) wants to see us doing better as a field – the interview process! Be sure to grab Holly’s Curated ID Resources and follow her journey in a few key places: LinkedIn, The Professional Journey, and EdUp EdTech.

Today we're talking about the weird way Instructional Design (and may all jobs) wraps your brain and makes you see every interaction as an opportunity for learning. From Spider-Man to Starbucks, everything is a learning experience.