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
Debunking 5 Myths About Instructional Design in Higher Education
If you are curious about what it’s like to be an instructional designer for the corporate sector or the free-lance sector, the internet has you covered. There are plenty of resources from knowledgabl…
Recapping 2022 - Your Favorite Episodes
Your top 5 episodes! Somehow, someway, it’s already time to do the end of the year wrapup. This has become somewhat of a tradition where at the end of the year, I like to review every piece of conten…
Dr. Indi Marie Williams - Instructional Design Q&A
Today, we are joined by the one and only, Dr. Indi Marie Williams! She's an Instructional Designer and Program Manager at MIT xPRO. In this episode, we answer your instructional design questions like…
How to Design Instructional Design Portfolios - Sneak Peek of Audiobook!
On today's episode, I'm going to walk you through step-by-step on how to design a portfolio. Everything you need to know about making one is covered in this episode. This episode is also a sneak peek…
William Cronje - Instructional Design Principles for Course Creation (Eduflow Academy)
Today, we are joined by the one and only, William Cronje! He's been foundational behind the extremely successful course you've probably read about on LinkedIn called, "Instructional Design Principles…
Tim McKean - Q&A - Leaving the A&D out of ADDIE, Should you take the job, Transition to ID, & more
In today's episode, we are joined by ASU instructional designer and voice over artist, Tim McKean. We answered your pressing ID questions like:
◼What do you do when your company leave out the A and D…
The In-betweens of Instructional Design
They aren't pros or cons, but kind of fall in the middle. Let's chat about the in-betweens of instructional design.
📙 My Book
The Cons of Instructional Design
Let's continue our deep dive into the pros and cons of instructional design. Today's episode covers the cons!
📙 My Book
🤝 Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Exp…
The Pros of Instructional Design
Let's do a deep dive into the pros, the cons, and the in-betweens when it comes to instructional design. This first episode covers the pros!
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📙 My Book
Fulfillment in Higher Education / Other Roles Besides Instructional Designer / Confused Subject Matter Experts
- Should you leave higher education for another sector to feel more fulfilled?
- What other roles exist in L&D besides instructional design?
- How do you guide your confused subject matter experts?
The …
Why the Instructional Design Field is so Confusing
As the instructional design field grows, so does the confusion around what "instructional design" actually means. Today, I'll talk about the current trends, job postings, the essence of instructional…
Christy Tucker - Everything Freelance Design
On today’s episode, we are joined by Christy Tucker! We talk about all things related to freelance: knowing when to start, time tracking, finding clients, creating an LLC, pricing accordingly, making…
The Pros and Cons of Online Learning
Is online learning right for you? Let's break down some pros and cons to help you learn more.
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3 Pieces of Advice That Changed my Life
Over the years, a few pieces of advice have drastically changed my instructional design career. In today's blog and podcast episode, I covered the ones that truly helped.
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How to Not Give Up on the Instructional Design Job Search 🙅
My 5 best tips on how to not give up on the instructional design job search
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Presentation - What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer
Getting Instructional Design Experience Without the Job - My Best Tip 🤓
You need the experience to get the job, but you need the job to get the experience... Right? I'll share with you my best tip on gaining ID experience right away.
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An Inside Look at the Instructional Designer and Subject Matter Expert (SME) Partnership
This episode was actually a request from many of the listeners! You asked if I could take you behind the scenes and give you an inside look at what the working relationship is like between an instruc…
My 5 Biggest Mistakes as an Instructional Designer 🔥
What I’ve Learned from Designing and Teaching Online Courses for Adults (Instructional Design and Instructor Perspective)
Today's episode is focused on andragogy and thinking about adult learners. I share what I've learned from taking online courses, designing them, and teaching them!
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