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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

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21:29

The Educator's Guide to Part-Time Entrepreneurship: A...

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Today's episode explores the potential of part-time entrepreneurship for educators. This seems to be something many of you have been thinking about, but don't know where to begin. I'll share my thoughts around this topic, the importance of starting small, identifying a niche, and building a community. I'll share some real-life success stories and offer practical advice on diversifying income streams and avoiding common mistakes. 👉 Mentioned Resources: Project Management for Instructional

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58:10

Dr. Guieswende Rouamba - Project Management for...

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2025/09/25

On today's episde, we are joined by Dr. Guieswende Rouamba. He's the author of the book the Instructional Designer's Guide to Project Management and a Learning Designer at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In this conversation, you'll hear about his journey into instructional design and the critical role project management plays in the field. We discuss why project management often doesn't get the attention it deserves, the challenges instructional designers face today, the power of

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13:00

ADDIED - D for Destroy

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2025/09/08

We know about the importance of evaluation, especially from the ADDIE process. But most evaluations end with adding in more content. What if the solutions to our learning design problems were to destroy clutter? On today's episode, let's talk about making our designs clearer and concise. Read the transcript / article with this link 👉 Recommendations: 🎓Take your instructional design skills to the next level 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course 📚So, you want to become an

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08:04

Life Update! I'm a Dad!

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2025/07/09

Let the girl dad life commence! Here's what I've been up to recently. 👉 Recommendations: 🎓Take your instructional design skills to the next level 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course 📚So, you want to become an instructional designer? 📙 My Book 👉 Connect with me: LinkedIn YouTube 👉 Support the Channel! Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

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25:43

What Did We Talk About Before Gen AI?

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2025/05/29

Can you even remember life before 2021? On today's episode, let's reminicse about the good ol' days! 👉 Mentioned Links: Confessions of a Learning Nerd Newsletter 👉 Recommendations: 🎓Take your instructional design skills to the next level 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course 📚So, you want to become an instructional designer? 📙 My Book 👉 Connect with me: LinkedIn YouTube 👉 Support the Channel! Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

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52:04

Understanding Educational Developers at Teaching and...

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2025/05/08

On today's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Chris Hakala and Dr. Leslie Cramblet Alvarez as we discuss the folks who work at teaching and learning centers. They wrote a tremendous new book called, "Understanding Educational Developers: Tales from the Center." In this book and in our conversation, we explore the diverse pathways into educational development, the role of teaching and learning centers, and the skills necessary for success in this field. They share insights on the impact of AI, the importance

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01:02:46

Ian August - The Collaborative Relationship Between...

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2025/04/17

What is the relationship like between faculty and instructional designers? In this episode, we'll hear from Ian August, Assistant Director of Online Learning and Adjunct Professor at St. John's University. Ian shares his research findings from speaking with both IDs and faculty about the course design and revision process. 👉 Mentioned Links: Connect with Ian Transcript Confessions of a Learning Nerd Newsletter 2025 Instructional Design Podcast Award by Feedspot 👉 Recommendations: 🎓Take your

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23:53

Why We Don't Talk About the Psychomotor Domain

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2025/04/04

An off-chance conversation sent me down the rabbit hole of the psychomotor domain. Why is it that this domain doesn't get as much attention as the cognitive domain? So, I did some research and sifted through the origins of this domain. How did we get here? Who created it? Were there any signs that this domain was going to be looked down upon from the start? Well... I discovered some interesting takeaways that led to a few theories. This is the story of the psychomotor domain and why we don't talk

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19:03

The Future of Instructional Design and Job Titles

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2025/03/21

What will Instructional Designers be called in the future? In this episode, I revisit a fun question from a recent webinar that got me thinking. Our field has gone by many names over the years, from training specialists and curriculum developers to multimedia designers and learning engineers. These shifts often reflect the trends, tools, and technologies of the time, from Gagné’s Nine Events to the rise of LMSs and now AI. So, what’s next? While job titles may continue to evolve, our core

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31:29

4C/ID for Foreign Language Communication Teaching...

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2025/03/05

In this episode, I sit down with Anna Lebedinets, a researcher and instructional designer exploring how empathic listening and culturally nuanced communication can transform language learning. Her and her colleagues recent study examines how integrating psychological and sociocultural components within the 4C/ID model can bridge performance gaps and enhance students' preparedness for real-life cross-cultural interactions. We discuss why traditional language teaching often falls short in developing

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33:42

Inside the Life of an Instructional Designer in...

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2025/02/20

What's it like working as an instructional designer in higher education? Let's talk about it all: the day-to-day, rewards, growth, compensation, politics, etc. 👉 Mentioned Links: Transcript and Blog 👉 Recommendations: 🎓Take your instructional design skills to the next level 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course 📚So, you want to become an instructional designer? 📙 My Book 👉 Connect with me: LinkedIn YouTube 👉 Support the Channel! Check out my favorite LMS:

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25:21

30 Shorts in 30 Days - What I learned from a YouTube...

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2025/02/06

What happens when you upload 30 shorts in 30 days? Here's what I learned and what you can pickup from doing these kind of timed challenges. 👉 Mentioned Links: Transcript and Blog 👉 Recommendations: 🎓Take your instructional design skills to the next level 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course 📚So, you want to become an instructional designer? 📙 My Book 👉 Connect with me: LinkedIn YouTube 👉 Support the Channel! Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

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55:47

Teaching and Designing a Taylor Swift Literature...

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2025/01/22

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Matt Kinservik, a literary expert and professor, and Rachel Lapp, a self-proclaimed Taylor Swift expert and instructional designer, as they share the behind-the-scenes journey of co-creating a one-of-a-kind college course focused on Taylor Swift. Together, they discuss how their distinct expertise combines to craft an innovative curriculum and how they not only marketed the course with social media, but how they let students use Gen AI. Swifties and educators

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16:33

Why Discussion Boards Get a Bad Rap and How to Fix Them

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2025/01/09

👉 Mentioned Links: Transcript and blog post Breaking the Humdrum of “Post Once & Reply to 2” Online Discussions 👉 Recommendations: 🎓Take your instructional design skills to the next level 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course 📚So, you want to become an instructional designer? 📙 My Book 👉 Connect with me: LinkedIn YouTube 👉 Support the Channel! Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

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18:25

Side Hustles for Educators

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2024/12/12

In a recent poll, I asked educators (instructional designers, professors, teachers, developers, etc.) if they had a side hustle. 578 educators voted and 56% said yes. What opportunities are out there for educators though? In this episode, I'll share with you common side hustles for educators. 👉 Mentioned Links: Transcript and blog post Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course Dr. Tom Tobin's Episode Christy Tucker's Episode Dr. Jason Gulya's AI Services Dr. Nicole LEtoile's New

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25:56

What to Do When You Can't Follow Your Instructional...

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2024/11/27

As instructional designers, we have our go to models for designing learning experiences. What do you do though when you have to pivot? On today's episode, I'll share with you a crazy project I worked on where I had to heavily modify the backward design model. Also, Happy Thanksgiving! 👉 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 🎤 My interview platform

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21:26

The Power of Immersive Learning: Why It Works and...

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2024/11/15

Let's dive into immersive learning today and explore some real world examples! 👉 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 🎤 My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) ✍ Backwards Design Course 👥 Join our Group 👉 Connect with me: 👨‍💼 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 👨‍💻 Blog 🙌 Support the Channel! Check out my favorite LMS:

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19:13

Imagineering Instructional Design: Insights Inspired...

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2024/10/31

What can Disney World teach us about instructional design? Well, quite a bit! Here are some insights from the most magical place on earth. 👉 Mentioned Links: Transcript and blog post WCAG Dr. Nicole's New Course New YouTube Video on SMEs 👉 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

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16:56

What to Do When Your SME Ghosts You: 5 Strategies to...

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2024/10/16

Don't you just love when you're working on a project, and suddenly your SME ghosts you? You have no idea why or what happened, but what you do know for sure is that your project is dead in the water until you hear from them again. So, how do you reengage? In today's blog and podcast, I'll share five tips to help you get things back on track. 👉 Mentioned Links: Transcript and blog post 👉 Recommendations: 🎓Take your instructional design skills to the next level 📚So, you want to become an

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39:01

AI’s Impact on Instructional Design and Podcasting...

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2024/09/26

Google's NotebookLM can generate a podcast about your material in a matter of minutes. What does this kind of technology mean for instructional design, online learning, and higher education? On today's episode, you'll hear a sample of what an AI generated podcast sounds like and we'll break down the pros, cons, and things to mindful of in the future. 👉 Mentioned Links: Transcript and blog post Notebook LM Example of NotebookLM 👉 Recommendations: 🎓Take your instructional design skills to the

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