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.
Episodes
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Jul 21, 2022 • 24min
The Pros and Cons of Online Learning
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 Approach, A Step By Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers Check out IDOL Courses Academy Check out Eduflow Check out SquadCast
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Jul 7, 2022 • 24min
3 Pieces of Advice That Changed my Life
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 🙌 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 IDOL Courses Academy Check out Eduflow Check out SquadCast
Jun 23, 2022 • 18min
How to Not Give Up on the Instructional Design Job Search 🙅
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 IDOL Courses Academy Check out Eduflow Check out SquadCast
Jun 9, 2022 • 1h 11min
Presentation - What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer
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 Learning Developers Check out IDOL Courses Academy Check out Eduflow Check out SquadCast
May 26, 2022 • 28min
Getting Instructional Design Experience Without the Job - My Best Tip 🤓
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 It Messy Approach, A Step By Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers Check out IDOL Courses Academy Check out Eduflow Check out SquadCast
May 11, 2022 • 58min
An Inside Look at the Instructional Designer and Subject Matter Expert (SME) Partnership
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 with Saeide Connect with Eric Check Out Their Courses 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 Learning Developers Check out IDOL Courses Academy Check out Eduflow Check out SquadCast
Apr 27, 2022 • 26min
My 5 Biggest Mistakes as an Instructional Designer 🔥
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 13, 2022 • 29min
What I've Learned from Designing and Teaching Online Courses for Adults (Instructional Design and Instructor Perspective)
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 corporate instructional design? Check out IDOL Courses Academy. Use the promo code LUKE to save $88. Non-profits looking for volunteers, check out IDOL World. Want to take your higher education instructional design skills to the next level? Check out Instructional Design Institute. Thinking about making your own online courses / creating your own business? Check out Kajabi. Recording a podcast or conducting interviews online? Check out SquadCast.
Mar 31, 2022 • 46min
Shreya Gupta - Learning Experience Design (LXD) at Amazon, Design Thinking, and Landing an LXD Job
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 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCXV_VZ-ZJI Clark and Mayer, e-Learning and the Science of Instruction https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Science-Instruction-Guidelines-Multimedia/dp/0470874309 Design Thinking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r0VX-aU_T8 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 corporate instructional design? Check out IDOL Courses Academy. Use the promo code LUKE to save $88. Non-profits looking for volunteers, check out IDOL World. Want to take your higher education instructional design skills to the next level? Check out Instructional Design Institute. Thinking about making your own online courses / creating your own business? Check out Kajabi. Recording a podcast or conducting interviews online? Check out SquadCast.
Mar 16, 2022 • 58min
Dr. Barbi Honeycutt - Entrepreneurship for Educators and Instructional Designers
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 first steps towards entrepreneurship Dr. Barbi Honeycutt and her mentioned resources: The Lecture Breakers Podcast - https://barbihoneycutt.com/blogs/podcast The Lecture Breakers Virtual Summer Conference - https://barbihoneycutt.com/pages/conference The Lecture Breakers Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lecturebreakers Your Teaching Coach - https://barbihoneycutt.com/pages/your-teaching-coach Pat Flynn's SPI Podcast - https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/ Link to Transcript 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 corporate instructional design? Check out IDOL Courses Academy. Non-profits looking for volunteers, check out IDOL World. Want to take your higher education instructional design skills to the next level? Check out Instructional Design Institute. Thinking about making your own online courses / creating your own business? Check out Kajabi. Recording a podcast or conducting interviews online? Check out SquadCast.
