The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 102
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
How to Get Promoted as an Instructional Designer
Let’s say you’re an instructional designer and you’re trying to get promoted. How do you achieve this goal? Well, there are a few ways you can go about this, and on today’s podcast, I’ll share with y…
My Top 3 Instructional Design Pet Peeves
There are certain types of phrases that can trigger an instructional designer. Learning styles, using “understand” in learning objectives, cognitive overload, last minute stakeholder changes, and mor…
5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Next Learning Conference
Are you planning on going to a learning conference soon? I just came back from D2L's Fusion and it was amazing. There were a few changes I made compared to my normal conference routine and it made a …
From Concept to Catastrophe in Instructional Design: Understanding Why Ideas Fail
How do amazing concepts turn into disasters? Well, I can think of quite a few reasons. On today's show, you'll hear about some real-life examples and blunders about how ideas can quickly take a turn …
Joseph Diaz: How Instructional Designers Can Network on LinkedIn Without Feeling Gross
Joseph Diaz joins the show to shares his insights on networking on LinkedIn and how to do it effectively without feeling slimy. On this episode, you’ll hear about:
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Are Instructional Design Portfolios Becoming Essential?
In graphic design, web design, and user experience design, portfolios are essential, but what about instructional design? They were once considered a nice-to-have, but I think we are moving towards p…
Dr. Nicole L'Etoile - Making Online Content Accessible for All
On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Nicole L’Etoile! Nicole is a business owner, LMS specialist, and an instructional designer, who is passionate about accessibility. We just so happened to reco…
Holly Owens - Day in the Life of an instructional Designer at Amazon
Holly is back on the show! On today's episode, she talks about her journey from being a teacher to instructor to instructional designer at Amazon. We also take a deep dive into what a typical day loo…
My Biggest Takeaway After 100 Podcast Episodes
Well, we did it! 100 podcast episodes in the books.
Whether you just started listening or you’ve been with me since day one, I can’t thank you enough. On today’s episode, I’ll share with you my bigge…
The Power of Reflections in Learning Experiences
Our society is stuck in a fast-paced go-go-go mode. Overworking is celebrated. Multitasking is expected. Do you know one thing you can’t rush though? The learning process. Today, we are talking about…
The Disconnect Between Instructional Design Degrees, the Real World, and How to Fix It
I need to take you behind the scenes for a moment to discuss a huge issue within the instructional design field.
There is a disconnect between instructional design degrees and real world expectation…
A Day in the Life of a Senior Instructional Designer
What does the day in the life of a senior instructional designer look like? Let's talk about it!
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3 Worst Pieces of Advice for Aspiring Instructional Designers
Yikes! Let's talk about some of the worst advice out there on how to become an instructional designer.
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Why Learning Environments Deeply Matter
Today's episode is all about learning environments! You'll learn about the four different spaces and how making small changes can lead to huge results.
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5 Reasons Why Universities Should Think of Students as Customers
Should we think of students as customers? On today's episode, I'll share with you 5 reasons why this shift in thinking can make a drastic impact.
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Why Cohort-Based Learning is so Effective for Adults
On today's episode, I'm going to break down why cohort based learning is so effective for adults. I'll cover my best tips for creating cohorts for your learning experiences and share the pitfalls to …
Recapping 2023 🎉
Can you believe 2024 is just around the corner? Let's take some time to reflect back on 2023.
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Another 'Inferior' Online Course: Debunking Myths with a Side of Reality Check for Higher Ed
Another day, another academic saying that online learning is inferior to face-to-face classes. On today's episode, I'll share why this idea is a disaster for higher education.
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Instructional Design Projects in the Real World
What do instructional design projects look like in the real world? On today's episode, I'll share 3 topics that seem to take folks by surprise.
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Bonus Episode! How to Stand Out in a Saturated Market
Happy Thanksgiving learning nerds! I hope you enjoy this bonus episode.
It's no secret that the instructional design market is highly competitive. How exactly did we get here and how can you stand ou…