The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast

Are you planning on going to a learning conference soon? I just came back from D2L's Fusion and it was amazing. There were a few changes I made compared to my normal conference routine and it made a huge difference. On today's episode, you'll hear my top 5 tips on how to get the most out of your next conference. 👉 Mentioned Links: Transcript and blog post 👉 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 Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) 🎤 My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) ✍ Backwards Design Course 👥 Join our Group 👉 Connect with me: 👨‍💼 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 👨‍💻 Blog 🙌 Support the Channel! Check out IDOL Courses Academy Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

How do amazing concepts turn into disasters? Well, I can think of quite a few reasons. On today's show, you'll hear about some real-life examples and blunders about how ideas can quickly take a turn for the worse. 👉 Mentioned Links: Transcript and blog post 👉 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 Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) 🎤 My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) ✍ Backwards Design Course 👥 Join our Group 👉 Connect with me: 👨‍💼 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 👨‍💻 Blog 🙌 Support the Channel! Check out IDOL Courses Academy Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

Joseph Diaz joins the show to shares his insights on networking on LinkedIn and how to do it effectively without feeling slimy. On this episode, you'll hear about: 👉 Key Takeaways: · Engaging with Other People's Content: Emphasizing the importance of engaging with other people's content through comments. Discussing the strategy of starting meaningful conversations. · Curating and Sharing Valuable Resources: Curating and sharing valuable resources in carousels to spark discussions. · Benefits of Networking on LinkedIn: Building connections and finding new opportunities. Power of commenting on posts and how it can lead to meaningful conversations. · The Art of Humble Bragging: How to share accomplishments without sounding like an egotistical jerk. · Creating Content and Avoiding Burnout: Tips on maintaining a balance between creating content and avoiding burnout. · Personal Experiences and Success: Joseph shares his personal experiences and success in finding job opportunities through networking on LinkedIn. 👉 Mentioned Links: Joseph's LinkedIn Transcript 👉 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 Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) 🎤 My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) ✍ Backwards Design Course 👥 Join our Group 👉 Connect with me: 👨‍💼 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 👨‍💻 Blog 🙌 Support the Channel! Check out IDOL Courses Academy Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

Exploring the shift from optional to essential portfolios for instructional designers, importance of standout portfolios for job applications, emphasizing well-crafted portfolios as a competitive edge, and announcing a course on design experiences and evaluation methods.

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Nicole L'Etoile, a business owner and LMS specialist dedicated to accessibility in online learning, shares her insights on creating inclusive educational content. She highlights the significance of accessibility tools and strategies that empower designers and educators alike. The conversation covers advancements in transcription technology, the role of AI in enhancing learning systems, and practical ways to ensure no learner is excluded. Nicole's passion shines through, making this a must-listen for anyone in education!

Holly is back on the show! On today's episode, she talks about her journey from being a teacher to instructor to instructional designer at Amazon. We also take a deep dive into what a typical day looks like for her. If you have been thinking about wanting to work at an organization such as Amazon, this episode is for you. 👉 Mentioned Links: Holly's LinkedIn EdUp EdTech Podcast 👉 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 Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) 🎤 My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) ✅ Backwards Design Course 👥 Join our Group 🤝 Connect with me: 👨‍💼 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 👨‍💻 Blog 🙌 Support the Channel! Check out IDOL Courses Academy Check out D2L's Brightspace

Well, we did it! 100 podcast episodes in the books. Whether you just started listening or you've been with me since day one, I can't thank you enough. On today's episode, I'll share with you my biggest takeaway after 100 episodes. 👉 Mentioned Links: Transcript and Blog Harvard Study 👉 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 Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) 🎤 My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) ✅ Backwards Design Course 👥 Join our Group 🤝 Connect with me: 👨‍💼 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 👨‍💻 Blog 🙌 Support the Channel! Check out IDOL Courses Academy Check out D2L's Brightspace

Explore the transformative power of reflection in learning. Discover how slowing down can enhance retention and cognitive processing. Learn to connect new knowledge with past experiences through thoughtful reflection questions. Hear about upcoming opportunities in instructional design and the importance of staying engaged in a fast-paced society. The conversation encourages a shift from multitasking to a more deliberate and meaningful learning process.

I need to take you behind the scenes for a moment to discuss a huge issue within the instructional design field. There is a disconnect between instructional design degrees and real world expectations. It's been a trend I've been monitoring for years, and it only seems to be getting worse. Students are graduating with these degrees and don't know how to apply the lessons into the real world. They aren't ready and don't feel confident to take their next steps. When asked why, I hear that they spent two to four years learning about theories, models, and processes, but did not gain experience in practicing them. The topics of working with subject matter experts, managing projects, building a portfolio, and career guidance never even came up in some of these degrees, yet they advertise on their websites that they prepare students for a competitive job market. On today's podcast, I'm going to share with you what I've been hearing directly from instructional design students. The hope is that we can acknowledge their thoughts and make changes to fix this problem now before it gets any worse. You'll also hear about institutions who are doing everything right to prepare their students for the real world and I give a shout out to a few of them. After you've read the transcript or listened to the show, I'd love to hear your thoughts! 👉 Mentioned Links: Transcript 👉 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 Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) 🎤 My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) ✅ Backwards Design Course 👥 Join our Group 🤝 Connect with me: 👨‍💼 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 👨‍💻 Blog 🙌 Support the Channel! Check out IDOL Courses Academy Check out D2L's Brightspace

What does the day in the life of a senior instructional designer look like? Let's talk about it! 👉 Mentioned Links: Transcript 👉 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 Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) 🎤 My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) ✅ Backwards Design Course 👥 Join our Group 🤝 Connect with me: 👨‍💼 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 👨‍💻 Blog 🙌 Support the Channel! Check out IDOL Courses Academy Check out D2L's Brightspace