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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Oct 18, 2023 • 34min
Andragogy and Designing Learning Experiences
How do you design learning experiences for adults? In today's episode, I'll cover Andragogy, the method and practice of teaching adult learners. I'll share about my best tips around Andragogical principles and how to apply them into your learning experiences. Transcripts for the episode Mentioned Links: The Adult Learner (Note: this is an affiliate link) Recommendations: 🤝Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs 🎓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
Oct 5, 2023 • 1h 7min
Russell Sweep - Becoming a First-Time Leader
What's it like to be a first-time leader? In this episode, you'll hear from Russell Sweep, Content Development Manager at Goodwill and host of the L&D Hot Seat. Russell was recently thrown into the deep end with leadership and we break down what it's like to manage a team of designers. Mentioned Links: Video Interview and Transcript Connect with Russell Russell's Website GLDC Project Club GLDC Collections The L&D Hot Seat Podcast Developing Accessible Content Episode with Yvonne Urra Bazain Recommendations: 🤝Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs 🎓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
Sep 22, 2023 • 32min
Understanding the L&D Job Market
Is the L&D market too saturated? Is there too much competition? On today's episode, I unpack what I've been hearing and seeing about the job market. I also try to provide a few tips on how to stand out from the crowd. Mentioned Links: So, you want to become an instructional designer The Accidental Instructional Designer by Cammy Bean 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
Sep 6, 2023 • 1h 7min
Maj. Elvin Fortuna - Modernizing Courses for the Army and Day in the Life of an ID at the Army University
In this conversation, I chat with Maj. Elvin Fortuna, Army Officer and Instructional Designer for the Army University. We discuss more about Elvin's latest project with modernizing the U.S. Army's Captains Career Course and what the day in the life is life for an Instructional Designer at Army University. We also talk about transitioning into government positions. Mentioned links: Video interview and transcript Elvin's LinkedIn Elvin's Email Modernizing the U.S. Army's Captains Career Course: Captain's Career Course Modernization TPACK Blended Learning Approach 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
Aug 17, 2023 • 56min
Stephanie Kratz - Understanding Faculty Burnout
In this conversation, I chat with Stepanie Kratz about faculty burnout, learning about instructional design, and professional development. A few key topic areas we get into: Why faculty are interested in instructional design What's causing faculty to feel burned out What can be done to help them How faculty can learn about instructional design Professional development for faculty Ungrading Mentioned Links: Stephanie's Website Stephanie's LinkedIn Unraveling Faculty Burnout Sarah Cannistra's Episode Dr. Robin Sargent's Episode Submit your feedback Apply for the next cohort of Instructional Design Institute 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
Aug 4, 2023 • 50min
Luis Malbas - Conferences, Building Communities, and TLDC
In this conversation, I talk with Luis Malbas about conferences, events, community building, and the awesomeness of TLDC. A few key topics we get into: The evolution of conferences How to get the most out of going to an event The idea for TLDC How to foster a welcoming community What's overlooked about community building Women of L&D The Accessible & Inclusive Design Conference How Luis manages TLDC all on his own Connect with Luis and TLDC! LinkedIn YouTube TLDC's Website Mentioned Links: Meeting up at DevLearn 2022 The Accessible & Inclusive Design Conference 2023 Women of L&D Conference Submit your feedback Apply for the next cohort of Instructional Design Institute 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
Jul 20, 2023 • 54min
Devlin Peck - AI's Impact on the Instructional Design Field
In this conversation, Devlin and I explore the impact of AI on the instructional design industry. We talk about: Our introductions to AI How AI can support instructional designers Best use cases with ChatGPT, Google Bard, etc. Where AI misses the mark Advancements with ChatGPT Risks and limitations Where are we going with AI? Devlin's new AI sidekick tool Connect with Devlin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devlinpeck/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevlinPeckYT Website: https://www.devlinpeck.com Mentioned Links: Jasper: https://www.jasper.ai DALL-E: https://openai.com/dall-e-2 Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/home/?callbackUrl=%2Fapp%2F ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com Google Bard: https://bard.google.com AI Agents: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/agents-artificial-intelligence/ How to use ChatGPT to learn any skill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnDudvCyWpc&t=215s Yes Theory - Letting ChatGPT control our lives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kISB5sum51Y Getty Image Lawsuit: https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/17/23558516/ai-art-copyright-stable-diffusion-getty-images-lawsuit Devlin's AI sidekick: https://www.devlinpeck.com/devlin-ai Video Interview and transcripts Recommendations: 🎓Take your instructional design skills to the next level with Instructional Design Institute 📚 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): 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 📷 YouTube Support the Channel: 🙌 Check out IDOL Courses Academy
Jul 7, 2023 • 39min
Amanda Vaughn - From Teacher to Instructional Designer
Amanda was a teacher for 15 years and then decided to become an instructional designer! We chat about her story, her best advice for teachers trying to transition, and what it was like being in the first cohort of Instructional Design Institute. Video Interview Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn Resources 🎓Take your instructional design skills to the next level with Instructional Design Institute 📙 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 📷 YouTube Support the Channel: 🙌 Check out IDOL Courses Academy
Jun 22, 2023 • 20min
Why and How You Should Join a Mastermind
Can masterminds actually help you achieve your goals? If they do, how do you find one? Let's talk about this! Blog and Transcript: Masterminds Resources 🎓Take your instructional design skills to the next level with Instructional Design Institute 📙 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 📷 YouTube Support the Channel: 🙌 Check out IDOL Courses Academy
Jun 8, 2023 • 32min
Introduction to the ADDIE Process
Ah, good ol' ADDIE. ADDIE is the original design process that many, many designers and organizations swear by. It's also created quite the commotion within the instructional design space with some folks having strong feelings questioning the fundamentals of ADDIE. So, let's talk about ADDIE and break things down. Mentioned Links: Blog and Transcript Affiliate link for the book: Instructional Design the ADDIE Approach Resources 🎓Take your instructional design skills to the next level with Instructional Design Institute 📙 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 Support the Channel: 🙌 Check out IDOL Courses Academy
