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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Mar 2, 2022 • 26min
Allowing Adult Students to Change Learning Paths and Difficulty Levels in Online Courses - Instructional Design and Instructor Perspective
What if we could make the online learning experience more flexible for adult students? On today's episode, I'm going to share an idea on how to make learning paths and change the difficulty levels in online courses. Read the blog post for this episode. Buy the new book on Amazon or buy the ebook version. Sign up for the new course on working with subject matter experts (SMEs) 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.
Feb 16, 2022 • 32min
The Pros and Cons of Instructional Design
I love being an instructional designer, but at the end of the day, it's still a job. Just like with any other career, there are good days and bad days. If you are thinking about making the switch to instructional design, I want you to hear the realistic side with the pros and the cons. I'm also going to throw in an "in between" stage because I don't know what to call them. By the end of this episode, you'll be more prepared to enter the field. Read the blog post for this episode. Buy the new book on Amazon or buy the ebook version. 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.
Feb 2, 2022 • 32min
What I Wish I Knew Before Applying for Instructional Design Jobs
Lately, my feed has been filled with countless posts about the disappointing and disheartening process of applying and interviewing for instructional design roles. All of your stories remind me of myself and how I was turned down from so many ID opportunities. To try and help you along your ID journey, here is what I wish I knew before applying for instructional design roles. Mentioned Links: Blog Post Glassdoor Video for Teachers to Transition to ID Common Interview Questions Spacing Effect Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs Course Buy the new book on Amazon or buy the ebook version. 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.
Jan 19, 2022 • 1h 1min
Peter Shea - Online Learning Communities - Instructional Designers in Education
On today's episode, we are joined by Peter Shea, the Creator and Chief Admin of Instructional Designers in Education. This 14K member online learning community is an incredible place for learning about instructional design. Pete is going to take us through his origin story, where the idea came from, how the group has evolved, and lessons for you if you are interested in starting your own group. Mentioned Links Connect with Peter on LinkedIn Instructional Designers in Education The Future of Online Learning Buy the new book on Amazon or buy the ebook version. 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.Next enrollment is from 1/10-1/21. 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.
Jan 5, 2022 • 32min
Crushing Your New Year's Resolution with Instructional Design - My Story of Losing 30 Pounds
What is it about New Year's resolutions that make them so difficult? You hear all the time about people accomplishing their goals from finding a new job, landing a promotion, buying a house, but actually hearing about a New Year's resolution accomplishment is far and few between. Well, why? It's because people aren't comfortable with change. But you know who is? Instructional designers. On today's episode, I'll share with you my story on how I used learning to crush my New Year's resolution. Mentioned Before and After Pictures Buy the new book on Amazon or buy the ebook version. 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.Next enrollment is from 1/10-1/21 and the become an IDOL Challenge starts 1/10-1/14. If you enroll before 1/14, you'll get the Genially for IDOLs bonus. 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.
Dec 22, 2021 • 55min
Instructional Design Holiday Q&A: The Metaverse, SMEs, the Pandemic, Free-lance, PhDs, and More
2021 was an incredible year for instructional designers. To give back, I'm answering your questions on anything about instructional design. 1:12 Cautions on Immersive Experiences and the Metaverse 6:24 Negotiating with Deans 12:16 Getting SMEs to Submit Work 19:00 Podcasting 20:00 Free-lance or Full-time L&D Developer? 23:26 Pandemic and ID. Flipping an In-Person Course Online. 34:36 Everything About Doctorates 42:36 My Goals, Plans, Success, and Recommendations Course Sign Up Page Eduflow - Learning Platform Buy the new book on Amazon or buy the ebook version. 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 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.
Dec 7, 2021 • 28min
Behind the Scenes and Sneak Peak of my New Instructional Design Course
How do you get your SMEs to buy into an idea? One method is to provide a demo of the final product. This podcast episode is a sneak peak of the new course, Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs. Course Sign Up Page Eduflow - Learning Platform Buy the new book on Amazon or buy the ebook version. 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 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.
Nov 23, 2021 • 21min
The 3 Biggest Mistakes I've Made as an Instructional Designer
Everyone makes mistakes and I've certainly made quite a few as an instructional designer! On today's episode, I'll share with you my 3 biggest mistakes and what I learned from them. Blog that goes with this episode. Check out the new Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs Course Buy the new book on Amazon or buy the ebook version. 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 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.
Nov 9, 2021 • 1h 7min
Ant Pugh - Overcoming Frustration and Achieving Fulfillment in Instructional Design
Ant Pugh shares his journey to fulfillment in instructional design, emphasizing the power of focusing on behavior and creating engaging learning experiences. He discusses overcoming burnout and finding fulfillment, as well as the benefits of a daily email list for consistent content creation.
Oct 26, 2021 • 12min
Is Instructional Design a Form of Art?
Is instructional design a form of art? I think so! On today's episode, I'll tell you about my recent epiphany on this matter. Check out the blog for this episode. Buy the new book on Amazon or buy the ebook version. 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 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.
