HigherID Podcast

🎧 Join The HigherID Podcast for Episode 29, as we recap the highlights of Season 3! We reflect on the balance between design and management, share insights from our favorite episodes, and discuss memorable guest appearances. Plus, get a sneak peek into what’s coming in Season 4. Don't miss this wrap-up before our summer break! 🌟✨

In Episode 28 The Invisible Work of Instructional Designers, Part 2, we explore the organizational dynamics shaping our roles, how we can leverage our skills to combat invisibility and in what ways we can engage with diverse communities. Gain insights from our firsthand experiences and learn how instructional designers are recognizing their impact as changemakers. Tune in to navigate the evolving...

In Episode 27 of the HigherID podcast, hosts Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler discuss the, sometimes, invisible work of instructional designers. In Part One of this series, they explore the dynamics of the educational ecosystem that can make instructional designers (IDs) feel unseen. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of instructional design and their journey through it. Stay tuned for...

Join us for an engaging conversation on diversity in leadership, mentorship, and technology with Dr. Cristi Ford, Vice President of Academic Affairs at D2L Brightspace. Dr. Ford shares her inspiring journey, from her early work with young individuals with autism to her current leadership roles in educational technology. Gain valuable insights into navigating challenges, fostering inclusion, and dr...

In Episode 25 Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler tackle misconceptions around project-based learning sparked by their recent portfolio sprint. What's the difference between project & problem-based learning? Where do authentic learning and cohort-based learning intersect with project-based learning? Dive deep with us as we explore definitions and examples from higher ed. From hackathons...

In Episode 24 of the HigherID Podcast, Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods take a reflective journey through their instructional designer portfolios, which haven't seen an update in over a year (or two - yikes!). Picture this: the candid exploration of what worked, what needs a refresh, and the evolution of their design skills. Brace yourselves for the cringe-worthy moments and the inspiring...

In this episode, join Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler as they engage in a captivating conversation with Sarah Cannistra, a seasoned L&D Career and Executive Coach and the founder of The Overnight Trainer and Good Learning. This episode is a must-listen for those in who are considering a transition into the world of L&D. Sarah shares invaluable insights on developing the right mindset...

👻 In EP 22 of the HigherID Podcast, dive into spine-chilling Instructional Design (ID) Horror Stories with special guests, Heather Schneider and Brian Malone, just in time for Halloween. Heather and Brian unearth challenges, anxieties, and imposter syndrome that eLearning Designers experience every day and the strategies and perspective shifts for dealing with these horrors. We’ll talk about effe...

🎉 Celebrating 1 Year of the HigherID Podcast! 🎙️ Join us in Episode 21 as we celebrate our first year of podcasting. We reflect on our journey, share updates on what we’ve been up to including research and professional development, and offer a sneak peek into Season 3 with an amazing lineup of guests. Thanks for being a part of our HigherID community, and here's to another year of insightful...

Join us in the Season 2 finale of the HigherID Podcast as we look back on an inspiring journey through the world of instructional design and online learning in higher education. In Episode 20, "Season 2 Wrap-up: Reflecting on Season 2 of the HigherID Podcast," we celebrate the standout moments, insightful guests, and engaging discussions that made this season truly remarkable. From innov...

Join Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler in Episode 19 of the HigherID podcast as they share a casual conversation about the captivating world of Learner Experience (LX) Design in Higher Education! Discover the shifting role of LX design, the overlap with UX Design and Instructional Design, and its impact on the continued improvement of student-centered online courses. Don't miss this engagi...

In the latest episode of the HigherID Podcast, we're thrilled to have Dr. Dawn DiPeri, Learning Passport Global Content Management Specialist at UNICEF, as our special guest. Tune in as we discuss digital accessibility, graphic design for instructional designers, humanitarian learning design, and more! Don't miss this insightful conversation with Dr. DiPeri. Listen now! #HigherID #Instruct...

In Episode 17 of the HigherID Podcast, A Day in the Life of an Instructional Designer: Skills, Tech, & More!, Christy and Jess delve into the fascinating world of instructional design in higher education. Join us as we explore what it's like to work as an instructional designer, our core activities, our favorite tech tools, books, and podcasts, and the resources we rely on for professional...

Hi, Hola , and Hallo ! Get ready for an insightful conversation on the fascinating world of multilingual instructional design! In Episode 16 of the HigherID Podcast, your hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods sat down with Andrew Thomas Tobey, a highly skilled Multilingual Instructional Designer at Educaro. Together, they dive deep into the benefits of being multilingual and how to leverage...

Join hosts Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler in Episode 15 of the HigherID Podcast as they dive into the crucial topics of instructional design workload, self-care, and burnout. With special guest Lynn Wahl, the Director of Course Production at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, this episode is packed with career highlights, groundbreaking research, and actionable insights on creat...

In Episode 14 of the HigherID Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods are joined by special guest, Dr. Blair Stamper, Instructional Designer at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, adjunct professor, public speaker, business owner, podcast host, author, and mentor. Jess and Christy explore Blair's journey as an instructional designer and entrepreneur, discussing the h...

Get ready for a great discussion on the hot topic of project management! In Episode 13 of the HigherID Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods talk with Dr. Jiaqi Yu , Senior Instructional Designer at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, about project management for IDs, collaborating with SMEs, and how to design and utilize research to inform best practices in the...

In Episode 12 of the HigherID Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods have a casual conversation about ChatGPT, AI, and groundbreaking technology. Drawing upon their knowledge and experience, Christy and Jess explore the parallels between the impact of the internet's birth and the current buzz surrounding ChatGPT and the use of AI in education. They provide examples of how AI c...

Get ready for a very meta episode of the HigherID Podcast, because in Episode 11, co-hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods are joined by none other than William Cronje, the Program Manager and Instructional Designer at Eduflow! We are diving headfirst into the world of Social Learning, uncovering its mysteries and exploring its amazing potential for collaborative learning. But that's not...

In Episode 10 of the HigherID Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods talk with Dr. Justin Allison, Instructional Designer at Assumption University and Adjunct Instructor at Landmark College and Jackson State University, about being a “Lone ID” and creating buy-in with faculty and other stakeholders. Justin shares his experience growing as an instructional designer (ID) and educato...

We’re back for Season 2 of the HigherID Podcast! We’re your hosts, Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler and in our first episode of Season 2, we are shaping our space for 2023! In this episode, we reflect on taking time off, our current and upcoming projects, and topics we hope to see this season of HigherID. Come along on this journey with us as we kick off another great season! Show notes: Esse...

And that’s a wrap! As they finish their first season of the HigherID Podcast, co-hosts Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler look back over the last 6 months and unpack how and why they started the HigherID Podcast in Episode 8. They reflect on how a quick idea turned into a collaborative project and share the challenges and strategies to successfully getting started and producing a podcast togeth...

In Episode 7 of the HigherID Podcast, co-hosts Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler talk with Dr. Alice Swift, a Multimedia Instructional Designer at the University of Hawai‘i System, about sketchnoting. Alice tells us about the amazing journey that led her from the food and beverage industry to instructional design, and how she uses sketchnoting and graphic organizing as a tool to help further e...

In this *bonus* episode of HigherID, co-hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods talk about their experiences with developing their leadership style and skills as instructional designers in higher ed. They share their journeys as women in leadership and different professional development opportunities that have impacted them. If you’re a woman in leadership, you’ll love this episode! Check out...

In Episode 5 of the HigherID Podcast, co-hosts Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler talk with Dr. Renee Bhatti-Klug, Director of International Advocacy Initiatives at Arizona State University and Founder and Consultant at Culturally Intelligent Training and Consulting (CITC), about diversity, inclusion, and cultural intelligence. She shares practical ways to foster an environment of inclusion and...