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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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45:23

Social Learning and AI's Impact on Behavior with Mark...

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2026/10/01

In this episode, I sit down with Mark Britz and discuss the evolving landscape of social learning and importance of human interaction. We talk about the impact of technology, and strategies for getting the most out of a L&D conference. We also chat about how social behaviors are fundamental to learning and how organizations can foster better collaboration in the age of AI. 👉 Mentioned resources: Mark's website Mark's LinkedIn DevLearn 👉 Recommendations: My Book 👉 Connect with me: LinkedIn

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21:25

Learning Styles: The Learning Myth That Will Never Die

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2026/09/23

I'm starting a new series on learning myths, and what better way to kick it off than by talking about learning styles? Do you know how they became popular? Have you ever read the original article about them? Why are they so hard to disprove? What does the research actually say about the harm they can cause? All of this and more on today's episode! 👉 Mentioned Resources: Read the Article/Transcript DevLearn Stanford's Innovate Ed Workshop 👉 Recommendations: 🙌Collaborating and Building

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01:08:40

Scaling UDL Across Your Campus: From Permitted to...

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2026/09/11

In this episode, we sit down and talk with Dr. Tom Tobin about how to scale UDL efforts within your university. Tom will walk us through step-by-step with how to set up your UDL initiative to be successful with supporting efforts, overcoming challenges, establishing reward systems, and more. We also chat about case studies of UDL champions within universities and the effectiveness of the FAST framework. 👉 Mentioned Resources: Tom's LinkedIn UDL at Scale Tom's first episode DevLearn

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06:08

Do You Need to Be an AI Expert to Teach AI?

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2026/09/03

Were you invited to join a panel or host a workshop about AI and imposter syndrome is stopping you? Here's what to do. 👉 Mentioned Resources: Come join the conversation Stanford's InnovateED Workshop 👉 Recommendations: 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course 📚So, you want to become an instructional designer? 📙 My Book 👉 Connect with me: LinkedIn Confessions of a Learning Nerd YouTube Learning Nerd Group 👉 Support the Channel! Check out my favorite LMS:

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59:25

Designing for Neurodivergent Learners to Thrive with...

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2026/08/26

In this episode, Megan Kohler discusses the complexities of neurodiversity, debunks common misconceptions, and introduces a research-grounded model to support neurodiverse learners in education. We explore practical strategies, the role of AI, and how to foster inclusive learning environments. Connect with Megan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkohler26/ Megan's website: https://www.megankohler.org 👉 Mentioned Resources: Survey Results DevLearn Stanford's InnovateED Workshop Transcript 👉

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20:26

What 587 Instructional Designers Told Me About AI

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2026/08/06

Our survey results are in! 587 instructional designers shared with me their thoughts, feelings, use cases, and perceptions of AI. Here's the full breakdown and actual look into how instructional designers are interacting with AI. 👉 Mentioned Resources: Survey Results DevLearn Transcript 👉 Recommendations: 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course 📚So, you want to become an instructional designer? 📙 My Book 👉 Connect with me: LinkedIn Confessions of a Learning Nerd

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45:32

Finding Your Voice as a Learning Leader with Heather...

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2026/06/25

In this episode, I sat down with my friend Heather Burright, who runs the Learning for Good podcast, and we got into our own career journeys, how we've invested in our own growth, and what it actually takes to build confidence and find your voice as an ID or L&D professional. If you've ever felt like you're doing great work, but still struggling to get a seat at the table, this one's for you. 👉 Mentioned Resources: Connect with Heather Learning for Good Podcast Fusion AI Workshop DevLearn

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56:36

Managing Change in the Age of AI

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2026/06/03

AI isn't just a technology problem in higher education — it's a people problem. From enthusiastic early adopters to deeply skeptical faculty, institutional leaders are navigating a wide spectrum of AI engagement across their campuses, and figuring out how to bring everyone along is where the real work begins. In this episode, we dig into practical, people-centered strategies for leading AI implementation in higher ed. How do you support faculty at different stages of readiness? How do you reduce

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01:06:16

Bringing Better Science to Workforce Learning

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2026/05/20

How can we improve workforce learning? This is the main theme for our episode today with Dr. Tessa Forshaw. She's a cognitive scientist, faculty chair of the workforce and workplace learning concentration, and director of the workforce learning and innovation initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. In this episode, we talk about the basics of learning, common mistakes designers make, keeping up with AI, shifting from content production to performance, and why learning myths still

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13:33

Creating a Learning Nerd Tool

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2026/05/07

As an instructional designer, we are constantly thinking of the best learning strategies to fit our learning experiences. However, there are so many to pick from. Wouldn't it be nice to have a tool to help you decide based on different circumstances? On today's show, I'll share how I built a tool for filtering through every kind of learning strategy. 👉 Mentioned Resources: Blog and Transcript Fusion AI Workshop AI and Instructional Design Survey 👉 Recommendations: 🙌Collaborating and Building

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23:56

What I Built in One Week with Claude

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2026/03/26

You need to try out Claude if you are an instructor or an instructional designer. On this episode, I'll walk you through simulations, prototypes, websites, and more! 👉 Mentioned Resources: Newsletter and Transcript Website to see Claude creations 👉 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 Confessions of a

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01:01:09

Starting Up Your Own L&D Business with Jason Gorman

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2026/02/26

Thinking of entering into the world of entrepreneurship? Maybe you want to start up your own L&D company or explore hosting workshops or free lance opportunities? On today's episode, we'll chat with Jason Gorman, Founder and CEO of Jack Rabbit LX and Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor for Story As a Service. In this episode, you'll hear about steps to start a business, common challenges, how to feel comfortable with selling, what your first hire should be, how to find clients, how to think about

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26:52

Inside a Year of Generative AI Workshops: What...

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2026/01/29

In 2025, what were university leaders looking to learn about with Gen AI? On today's episode, I'll mention the top 5 requests for my webinars and workshops on Gen AI. 👉 Mentioned Resources: AI for Higher Ed Webinar Poll Everywhere NYU Professor Fights AI 👉 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 Confessions

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15:48

What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional...

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2026/01/15

Are you thinking about moving into a leadership role? Here are my top 5 lessons on what I wish I knew before becoming an instructional design manager. 👉 Mentioned Resources: AI for Higher Ed Webinar 👉 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 Confessions of a Learning Nerd YouTube Learning Nerd Group 👉

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16:45

5 AI-Proof Assessment Ideas

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2025/11/14

Let's talk about 5 AI-proof assessments you can add into your online learning experiences! 👉 Mentioned Resources: AI in Education Webinar by UMass Amherst 👉 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 Confessions of a Learning Nerd YouTube Learning Nerd Group 👉 Support the Channel! Check out my favorite LMS:

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12:08

Has AI Created a Spark for Community?

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast ·

2025/10/16

Has AI created a spark for community? On today's episode, we'll explore three reasons for this surge of communities in practice around AI. 👉 Mentioned Resources: Newsletter and transcript EdTech IDEAS Digest 👉 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 Confessions of a Learning Nerd YouTube Learning Nerd Group

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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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