

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast
Dr. Luke Hobson
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.
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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Feb 22, 2024 β’ 15min
3 Worst Pieces of Advice for Aspiring Instructional Designers
Yikes! Let's talk about some of the worst advice out there on how to become an instructional designer. π Mentioned Links: Transcript π Recommendations: πTake your instructional design skills to the next level πSo, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book πThe Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) π€ My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) β
Backwards Design Course π₯ Join our Group π€ Connect with me: π¨βπΌ LinkedIn π¦ Twitter π¨βπ» Blog π Support the Channel! Check out IDOL Courses Academy

Feb 8, 2024 β’ 20min
Why Learning Environments Deeply Matter
Today's episode is all about learning environments! You'll learn about the four different spaces and how making small changes can lead to huge results. π Mentioned Links: Transcript π Recommendations: πTake your instructional design skills to the next level πSo, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book πThe Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) π€ My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) β
Backwards Design Course π₯ Join our Group π€ Connect with me: π¨βπΌ LinkedIn π¦ Twitter π¨βπ» Blog π Support the Channel! Check out IDOL Courses Academy

Jan 25, 2024 β’ 16min
5 Reasons Why Universities Should Think of Students as Customers
Should we think of students as customers? On today's episode, I'll share with you 5 reasons why this shift in thinking can make a drastic impact. π Mentioned Links: Transcript π Recommendations: πTake your instructional design skills to the next level πSo, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book πThe Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) π€ My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) β
Backwards Design Course π₯ Join our Group π€ Connect with me: π¨βπΌ LinkedIn π¦ Twitter π¨βπ» Blog π Support the Channel! Check out IDOL Courses Academy

Jan 10, 2024 β’ 19min
Why Cohort-Based Learning is so Effective for Adults
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: πTake your instructional design skills to the next level πSo, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book πThe Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) π€ My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) β
Backwards Design Course π₯ Join our Group π€ Connect with me: π¨βπΌ LinkedIn π¦ Twitter π¨βπ» Blog π Support the Channel! Check out IDOL Courses Academy

Dec 28, 2023 β’ 30min
Recapping 2023 π
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: πTake your instructional design skills to the next level πSo, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book πThe Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) π€ My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) β
Backwards Design Course π₯ Join our Group π€ Connect with me: π¨βπΌ LinkedIn π¦ Twitter π¨βπ» Blog π Support the Channel! Check out IDOL Courses Academy

Dec 13, 2023 β’ 16min
Another 'Inferior' Online Course: Debunking Myths with a Side of Reality Check for Higher Ed
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: πTake your instructional design skills to the next level πSo, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book πThe Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) π€ My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) β
Backwards Design Course π₯ Join our Group π€ Connect with me: π¨βπΌ LinkedIn π¦ Twitter π¨βπ» Blog π Support the Channel! Check out IDOL Courses Academy

Nov 29, 2023 β’ 21min
Instructional Design Projects in the Real World
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: πTake your instructional design skills to the next level πSo, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book πThe Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) π€ My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) β
Backwards Design Course π₯ Join our Group π€ Connect with me: π¨βπΌ LinkedIn π¦ Twitter π¨βπ» Blog π Support the Channel! Check out IDOL Courses Academy

Nov 22, 2023 β’ 25min
Bonus Episode! How to Stand Out in a Saturated Market
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: πTake your instructional design skills to the next level πSo, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book πThe Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) π€ My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) β
Backwards Design Course π₯ Join our Group π€ Connect with me: π¨βπΌ LinkedIn π¦ Twitter π¨βπ» Blog π Support the Channel! Check out IDOL Courses Academy

Nov 15, 2023 β’ 24min
Reimagining Accessibility and UDL with AI
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: πTake your instructional design skills to the next level πSo, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book πThe Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) π€ My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) β
Backwards Design Course π₯ Join our Group π€ Connect with me: π¨βπΌ LinkedIn π¦ Twitter π¨βπ» Blog π Support the Channel! Check out IDOL Courses Academy

Nov 1, 2023 β’ 26min
5 Habits That Changed My Life
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: πTake your instructional design skills to the next level πSo, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book πThe Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) π€ My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) β
Backwards Design Course π₯ Join our Group π€ Connect with me: π¨βπΌ LinkedIn π¦ Twitter π¨βπ» Blog π Support the Channel! Check out IDOL Courses Academy


