The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast

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 of what my audiobook is going to sound like as this is a chapter taken right from the book!  👉 Recommendations: 🎓 Take your instructional design skills to the next level 📚 So, you want to become an...

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 for Course Creation" on Eduflow Academy. In this episode we talk more about his instructional design journey, cohort-based learning, social learning experiences, and more! Mentioned Links: William's L...

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 in ADDIE and your projects are left to die? ◼Should you take a job offer for teaching professors about doing e-learning themselves? ◼Where do you start with trying to transition from teacher to instru...

They aren't pros or cons, but kind of fall in the middle. Let's chat about the in-betweens of instructional design. 👨‍💻 YouTube Video   📙  My Book 📗 The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) 🤝  Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts ✍  Backwards Design Course 👥  Join our Group Connect with m...

Let's continue our deep dive into the pros and cons of instructional design. Today's episode covers the cons!  Transcript 📙  My Book 🤝  Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts ✍  Backwards Design Course 👥  Join our Group Connect with me: 👨‍💼  LinkedIn 🐦  Twitter 👨‍💻  Blog 🦉  Try Instructional Design Institute for Free 🙌 Support the Channel! Check out the new...

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! Youtube video that goes with this ep. 📙  My Book 🤝  Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts ✍  Backwards Design Course 👥  Join our Group Connect with me: 👨‍💼  LinkedIn 🐦  Twitter 👨‍💻  Blog 🦉  Try Instructional Design Inst...

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 best part of producing content has been to connect with you, learning nerd nation. And many of you write to me on LinkedIn or email about some fantastic instructional design related questions. They are s...

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 design, and what you should be thinking about with your future. YouTube video Show Links: Learning Nerd Nation 📙  My Book 🤝  Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts ✍  B...

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 sure it's the right fit, and much more! Mentioned Links: Christy's Website Syniad Learning Branching Scenario Course  Freelancer Bootcamp Time Tracking Template Consulting Basics Online Network of Ind...

Is online learning right for you? Let's break down some pros and cons to help you learn more. Mentioned Links: Learning Nerd Nation 📙  My Book 🤝  Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts ✍  Backwards Design Course 👥  Join our Group Connect with me: 👨‍💼  LinkedIn 🐦  Twitter 👨‍💻  Blog 🦉  Try Instructional Design Institute for Free 🤝  Collaborating and Building R...

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. Mentioned Links: 💻 Blog Post 📙  My Book 🤝  Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts ✍  Backwards Design Course 👥  Join our Group Connect with me: 👨‍💼  LinkedIn 🐦  Twitter 👨‍💻  Blog 🦉  Try Ins...

My 5 best tips on how to not give up on the instructional design job search Mentioned Links: 📙  My Book ✍  Backwards Design Course 👥  Join our Group 🎥 YouTube Video Connect with me: 👨‍💼  LinkedIn 🐦  Twitter 👨‍💻  Blog 🦉  Try Instructional Design Institute for Free 🤝  Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts 🙌 Support the Channel! Check out the new book  The Do...

Today's episode is crash course on what I wish I knew before becoming an instructional designer!  Link to the Presentation: YouTube Video Connect with me: 👨‍💼  LinkedIn 🐦  Twitter 👥  Join our Group 👨‍💻  Blog 📙  My Book ✍  Backwards Design Course 🦉  Try Instructional Design Institute for Free 🤝  Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts 🙌 Support the Channel! Ch...

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. Mentioned Link: YouTube Video Saeide and Eric's Episode. Connect with me: 👨‍💼  LinkedIn 🐦  Twitter 👥  Join our Group 👨‍💻  Blog 📙  My Book ✍  Backwards Design Course 🦉  Try Instructional Design Institute for Free 🤝  Collaborating...

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 instructional designer and their SME. So, we made it happening! Joining us today is Saeide Mirzaei, serving as the instructional designer, and Dr. Eric James Stephens, serving as the subject matter expert. To...

On today's podcast, I break down my biggest mistakes and how they helped me to grow as an instructional designer. 🎥 Link to the YouTube Video . Transcript Connect with me: 👨‍💼 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 👥 Join our Group 👨‍💻 Blog 📙 My Book ✍ Backwards Design Course 🦉 Try Instructional Design Institute for Free 🤝 Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts 🙌 Support the C...

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!  Mentioned Links: Blog that follows podcast SME Course What is adult learning theory? To learn more about myself and show: Join our FB Group Follow me on LinkedIn Follow me on Twitter Follow me on FaceBook Subscribe to my YouTube Channe...

What does the day in the life look like for a learning experience designer? On today's episode, we are joined by Shreya Gupta. She's an LXD at Amazon and she breaks down for us what we need to know about this field and how to apply for an LXD role. Connect with Shreya: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreyagupta93/ Figment of Imagination with Shreya (Blog): https://figmentofimaginationwithsh...

Entrepreneurship and education go hand-in-hand. So many of you have mentioned that you are pursuing your own opportunities and that you are looking for some tips and strategies to follow. Joining us today is someone I turn to for guidance on entrepreneurship, Dr. Barbi Honeycutt.  We talk about:  Finding your people Getting around the "icky/slimy" feeling of selling Letting go of your projects to...

What if we could make the online learning experience more flexible for adult students? On today's episode, I'm going to share an idea on how to make learning paths and change the difficulty levels in online courses.  Read the blog post for this episode.  Buy the  new book on Amazon  or  buy the ebook version . Sign up for the new course on working with subject matter experts (SMEs) To learn more a...

I love being an instructional designer, but at the end of the day, it's still a job. Just like with any other career, there are good days and bad days. If you are thinking about making the switch to instructional design, I want you to hear the realistic side with the pros and the cons. I'm also going to throw in an "in between" stage because I don't know what to call them. By the end of this episo...

Lately, my feed has been filled with countless posts about the disappointing and disheartening process of applying and interviewing for instructional design roles. All of your stories remind me of myself and how I was turned down from so many ID opportunities. To try and help you along your ID journey, here is what I wish I knew before applying for instructional design roles.   Mentioned Links: Bl...

On today's episode, we are joined by Peter Shea, the Creator and Chief Admin of Instructional Designers in Education. This 14K member online learning community is an incredible place for learning about instructional design. Pete is going to take us through his origin story, where the idea came from, how the group has evolved, and lessons for you if you are interested in starting your own group. Me...

What is it about New Year's resolutions that make them so difficult? You hear all the time about people accomplishing their goals from finding a new job, landing a promotion, buying a house, but actually hearing about a New Year's resolution accomplishment is far and few between. Well, why? It's because people aren't comfortable with change. But you know who is? Instructional designers. On today's...

2021 was an incredible year for instructional designers. To give back, I'm answering your questions on anything about instructional design.  1:12 Cautions on Immersive Experiences and the Metaverse 6:24 Negotiating with Deans 12:16 Getting SMEs to Submit Work 19:00 Podcasting 20:00 Free-lance or Full-time L&D Developer? 23:26 Pandemic and ID. Flipping an In-Person Course Online. 34:36 Everything A...