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
Reimagining Accessibility and UDL with AI
Every instructional designer knows that accessibility and UDL are significant, but how can AI help with these principles? I'll share some new features with ChatGPT that I've been experimenting with t…
5 Habits That Changed My Life
On today's episode, I'll share with you 5 habits that completely changed my life for the better. Hopefully, you can apply some of these tips into your own life!
All the links for the show and blog ca…
Andragogy and Designing Learning Experiences
How do you design learning experiences for adults? In today's episode, I'll cover Andragogy, the method and practice of teaching adult learners. I'll share about my best tips around Andragogical prin…
Russell Sweep - Becoming a First-Time Leader
What's it like to be a first-time leader? In this episode, you'll hear from Russell Sweep, Content Development Manager at Goodwill and host of the L&D Hot Seat. Russell was recently thrown into the d…
Understanding the L&D Job Market
Is the L&D market too saturated? Is there too much competition? On today’s episode, I unpack what I’ve been hearing and seeing about the job market. I also try to provide a few tips on how to stand o…
Maj. Elvin Fortuna - Modernizing Courses for the Army and Day in the Life of an ID at the Army University
In this conversation, I chat with Maj. Elvin Fortuna, Army Officer and Instructional Designer for the Army University. We discuss more about Elvin’s latest project with modernizing the U.S. Army’s Ca…
Stephanie Kratz - Understanding Faculty Burnout
In this conversation, I chat with Stepanie Kratz about faculty burnout, learning about instructional design, and professional development. A few key topic areas we get into:
- Why faculty are interest…
Luis Malbas - Conferences, Building Communities, and TLDC
In this conversation, I talk with Luis Malbas about conferences, events, community building, and the awesomeness of TLDC. A few key topics we get into:
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The evolution of conferences
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How to get the…
Devlin Peck - AI's Impact on the Instructional Design Field
In this conversation, Devlin and I explore the impact of AI on the instructional design industry.
We talk about:
- Our introductions to AI
- How AI can support instructional designers
- Best use cases wit…
Amanda Vaughn - From Teacher to Instructional Designer
Amanda was a teacher for 15 years and then decided to become an instructional designer! We chat about her story, her best advice for teachers trying to transition, and what it was like being in the f…
Why and How You Should Join a Mastermind
Can masterminds actually help you achieve your goals? If they do, how do you find one? Let's talk about this!
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Introduction to the ADDIE Process
Ah, good ol’ ADDIE. ADDIE is the original design process that many, many designers and organizations swear by. It’s also created quite the commotion within the instructional design space with some fo…
Instructional Design Q&A with Dr. Heidi Kirby and William Cronje | Learning Objectives, AI, Learning Engineering vs LXD vs ID, Promotions, and more
Joining us today are the wonderful Dr. Heidi Kirby and William Cronje!
Today's questions:
- What are the best ways to list learning objectives at the course and unit levels in a way that learners can …
Instructional Design PSA - You Deserve a Break
It is perfectly okay to just coast in your efforts for a period of time! We live in a world where everyone seems to be crushing it at all times with sharing their accomplishments, promotions, certifi…
Sarah Cannistra - Finding Your L&D Niche
When I think of coaching, I think of Sarah Cannistra from the Overnight Trainer. Sarah has helped hundreds of folks from newbies to senior executives find their calling within the L&D space. In this …
Q&A with William Cronje- ADDIE, Instructional Design Internships, AI, Recommendations, Designing Learning Environments
Let's answer your questions with our buddy, William Cronje!
Today's questions:
- What type of jobs and common project tasks match up to each part of the ADDIE process?
- Your instructional design intern…
Dr. Tom Tobin - Alternative Academic Careers
Today, we are joined by Dr. Tom Tobin! Tom is a founding member of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring (CTLM) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as well as an internationally recogn…
The 10 Commandments of Instructional Design
15 Ways to Use ChatGPT as an Instructional Designer, Instructor, and Teacher
I'm back! On today's episode I'll be breaking down for you 15 ways to use ChatGPT!
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🤝 Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Mat…
5 Ways Instructional Designers Can Use ChatGPT
It’s impossible to login to LinkedIn and not be bombarded by every other post talking about ChatGPT. Today, I'll share with you 5 ways you can use ChatGPT.
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