Be an Instructional Design Rockstar

Burn out has become one of those buzz words in education. We are constantly told to take better care of ourselves, go for a walk, do some yoga, take a day off. But, what happens when we start becoming proactive to our feelings of burnout rather than reactive? Join me as I discuss my own experiences with burn out and how I am attempting to work through it. Blog Post Referenced in Episode: Move from...

Listen in for what is to come for Season 4 of Be an Instructional Design Rockster!

This month I talked to Colleen Smith, a recent doctoral graduate. Colleen is an inclusive instructional designer who didn't take the "normal" route to instructional design. She is an advocate for inclusive practices and has experience with building instructor-lead trainings for non-profit organizations, and online/hybrid courses for higher education students. Connect with Colleen on...

Garvey leads the CTL in fueling the enrollment growth at the university through online course development, creating high-impact student success programs using personalized and adaptive learning, promoting faculty success and scholarly teaching through innovative faculty development programs, and overseeing the provision and support of enterprise academic technologies, with a focus on high-quality...

Last month I had the opportunity to attend OLC Innovate in Nashville, TN with my colleagues at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I was so grateful for the experience. Listen to my most significant takeaways from the conference and how we as IDs can change the world. Connect with me on LinkedIn Follow me on Instagram

This month I talk with Emily Stone and the amazing work she is doing for moms while incorporating her skills as an instructional designer. About Emily: Emily is an in-demand learning experience consultant & designer. She has 15 years of exceeding client expectations with human-centered, creative solutions that drive transformative business results. Curious, pragmatic, “yes and” leader willing...

This month I talk with Vanessa Alzate all about imposter syndrome and the amazing work she is doing to create an instructional design community. About Vanessa: Experienced Instructional Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the e-learning industry. Skilled in Training Delivery, eLearning Development, Organizational Development, Training, and Human Resources, Coach to freelance learnin...

Alexander Salas is a strategic leader, instructional systems and eLearning  designer with 15 plus years of experience specializing in the blend of  learning technologies and gamification for performance outcomes. He’s a  United States Navy combat veteran who served along 3rd Battalion 6th  Marines in Afghanistan in 2001. After service in the Navy, Alex has  worked in every...

Interview with Kristin Neumayer: Kristin is a bilingual, university-certified  e-learning expert with more than two decades of experience in  instructional design, content development, and LMS administration. She is committed to creating effective, engaging, and easy-to-use learning  experiences based on U/X principles, universal accessibility, and  mindful communication. Conne...

In  Season 3 of "Be an Instructional Design Rockstar," I had the unique   opportunity to chat with other online learning professionals. This   season is all about learning from each other. The goal for this season   is to inspire, empower, and connect within the online learning field. Episode 3.6 of "Be an Instructional Design Rockstar" Interview with Sam Gist: &...

In Season 3 of "Be an Instructional Design Rockstar," I had the unique  opportunity to chat with other online learning professionals. This  season is all about learning from each other. The goal for this season  is to inspire, empower, and connect within the online learning field. Episode 3.5 of "Be an Instructional Design Rockstar" Interview with Kory Trosclair:  Kory is an On...

In Season 3 of "Be an Instructional Design Rockstar," I had the unique opportunity to chat with other online learning professionals. This season is all about learning from each other. The goal for this season is to inspire, empower, and connect within the online learning field. Episode 3.4 of "Be an Instructional Design Rockstar" Interview with Amy Kronberg:  Amy is a previous preschool teach...

In this special edition episode, I present my findings from my dissertation research. Using this episode as a wrap-up, I discuss how the reflections from Season 2 helped me created a new instructional design model and see a design and development process from the faculty's perspective.

In Season 3 of "Be an Instructional Design Rockstar," I had the unique opportunity to chat with other online learning professionals. This season is all about learning from each other. The goal for this season is to inspire, empower, and connect within the online learning field. Episode 3.2 of "Be an Instructional Design Rockstar" Interview with Christy J. Woods: Christy is an instructional designe...

In Season 3 of "Be an Instructional Design Rockstar," I have the unique opportunity to chat with other online learning professionals. This season is all about learning from each other. The goal for this season is to inspire, empower, and connect within the online learning field. Episode 3.1 of "Be an Instructional Design Rockstar"  Interview with Tyler Watts: Tyler is a professional educ...

Season 2: Reflections of an Instructional Designer Episode 10: The Final Countdown Season 2 involves weekly reflections as I move through an entire  course design and development process. Each podcast will be a different  reflection as I work with faculty members to create online  courses. I  will discuss my weekly successes, challenges, and how the Active  Learning Course...

Season 2: Reflections of an Instructional Designer Episode 9: Crunch Time Season 2 involves weekly reflections as I move through an entire course design and development process. Each podcast will be a different reflection as I work with faculty members to create online  courses. I will discuss my weekly successes, challenges, and how the Active Learning Course Planning Map that I created base...

Season 2: Reflections of an Instructional Designer Episode 8: Let's Build Season 2 involves weekly reflections as I move through an entire   course design and development process. Each podcast will be a different   reflection as I work with faculty members to create online courses. I    will discuss my weekly successes, challenges, and how the  Active  ...

Season 2: Reflections of an Instructional Designer Episode 7: Mid Process Reflections Season 2 involves weekly reflections as I move through an entire  course design and development process. Each podcast will be a different  reflection as I work with faculty members to create online courses. I   will discuss my weekly successes, challenges, and how the  Active   ...

Season 2: Reflections of an Instructional Designer Episode 6: Transitioning from the Design to Development Season 2 involves weekly reflections as I move through an entire course design and development process. Each podcast will be a different reflection as I work with faculty members to create online courses. I  will discuss my weekly successes, challenges, and how the  Active  Lea...

Season 2: Reflections of an Instructional Designer Episode 5: Mid-Design Phase Reflections Season 2 involves weekly reflections as I move through an entire  course design and development process. Each podcast will be a  different  reflection as I work with faculty members to create online  courses. I  will discuss my weekly successes, challenges, and how the Active  L...

Season 2: Reflections of an Instructional Designer Episode 4: Some Initial Realizations Season 2 involves weekly reflections as I move through an entire course design and development process. Each podcast will be a  different reflection as I work with faculty members to create online  courses. I will discuss my weekly successes, challenges, and how the Active Learning Course Planning Map...

Season 2: Reflections of an Instructional Designer Episode 3: Reflecting on the Initial Consultation Meetings Using the Active Learning Course Planning Map Season 2 involves weekly reflections as I move through an entire   course design and development process. Each podcast will be a different   reflection as I work with faculty members to create online courses. I   w...

Season 2: Reflections of an Instructional Designer Episode 2: Creation of the Course Planning Map Interactive Walk-Through and the Addition of the ICAP Framework Season 2 involves weekly reflections as I move through an entire  course design and development process. Each podcast will be a different  reflection as I work with faculty members to create online courses. I  will discuss...

Season 2: Reflections of an Instructional Designer Episode 1: Creation of new Course Planning Map Season 2 involves weekly reflections as I move through an entire course design and development process. Each podcast will be a different reflection as I work with faculty members to create online courses. I will discuss my weekly successes, challenges, and how the Active Learning Course Planning Map t...