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 welcom ...
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5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Next Learning Conference
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Are you planning on going to a learning conference soon? I just came back from D2L's Fusion and it was amazing. There were a few changes I made compared to my normal conference routine and it made a huge difference. On today's episode, you'll hear my top 5 tips on how to get the most out of your next conference. π Mentioned Links: Transcript and blβ¦
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From Concept to Catastrophe in Instructional Design: Understanding Why Ideas Fail
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How do amazing concepts turn into disasters? Well, I can think of quite a few reasons. On today's show, you'll hear about some real-life examples and blunders about how ideas can quickly take a turn for the worse. π Mentioned Links: Transcript and blog post π Recommendations: πTake your instructional design skills to the next level πSo, you want toβ¦
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Joseph Diaz: How Instructional Designers Can Network on LinkedIn Without Feeling Gross
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Joseph Diaz joins the show to shares his insights on networking on LinkedIn and how to do it effectively without feeling slimy. On this episode, youβll hear about: π Key Takeaways: Β· Engaging with Other People's Content: Emphasizing the importance of engaging with other people's content through comments. Discussing the strategy of starting meaningfβ¦
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Are Instructional Design Portfolios Becoming Essential?
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In graphic design, web design, and user experience design, portfolios are essential, but what about instructional design? They were once considered a nice-to-have, but I think we are moving towards portfolios being required. Let's chat today about the ID landscape and why you should be thinking about a portfolio. π Mentioned Links: Blog post for thβ¦
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Dr. Nicole L'Etoile - Making Online Content Accessible for All
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On todayβs episode, we are joined by Dr. Nicole LβEtoile! Nicole is a business owner, LMS specialist, and an instructional designer, who is passionate about accessibility. We just so happened to record this episode on Global Accessibility Awareness Day! In this episode, we discuss about what accessibility means, tools to help designers, strategies β¦
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Holly Owens - Day in the Life of an instructional Designer at Amazon
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Holly is back on the show! On today's episode, she talks about her journey from being a teacher to instructor to instructional designer at Amazon. We also take a deep dive into what a typical day looks like for her. If you have been thinking about wanting to work at an organization such as Amazon, this episode is for you. π Mentioned Links: Holly'sβ¦
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My Biggest Takeaway After 100 Podcast Episodes
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Well, we did it! 100 podcast episodes in the books. Whether you just started listening or youβve been with me since day one, I canβt thank you enough. On todayβs episode, Iβll share with you my biggest takeaway after 100 episodes. π Mentioned Links: Transcript and Blog Harvard Study π Recommendations: πTake your instructional design skills to the nβ¦
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The Power of Reflections in Learning Experiences
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Our society is stuck in a fast-paced go-go-go mode. Overworking is celebrated. Multitasking is expected. Do you know one thing you canβt rush though? The learning process. Today, we are talking about the benefits of slowing down by utilziing reflections. π Mentioned Links: Transcript and Blog π Recommendations: πTake your instructional design skillβ¦
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The Disconnect Between Instructional Design Degrees, the Real World, and How to Fix It
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I need to take you behind the scenes for a moment to discuss a huge issue within the instructional design field. There is a disconnect between instructional design degrees and real world expectations. Itβs been a trend Iβve been monitoring for years, and it only seems to be getting worse. Students are graduating with these degrees and donβt know hoβ¦
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A Day in the Life of a Senior Instructional Designer
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What does the day in the life of a senior instructional designer look like? Let's talk about it! π Mentioned Links: Transcript π Recommendations: πTake your instructional design skills to the next level πSo, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book πThe Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Onlineβ¦
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3 Worst Pieces of Advice for Aspiring Instructional Designers
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Yikes! Let's talk about some of the worst advice out there on how to become an instructional designer. π Mentioned Links: Transcript π Recommendations: πTake your instructional design skills to the next level πSo, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book πThe Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and β¦
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Today's episode is all about learning environments! You'll learn about the four different spaces and how making small changes can lead to huge results. π Mentioned Links: Transcript π Recommendations: πTake your instructional design skills to the next level πSo, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book πThe Do It Messy Approach: A Stβ¦
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5 Reasons Why Universities Should Think of Students as Customers
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Should we think of students as customers? On today's episode, I'll share with you 5 reasons why this shift in thinking can make a drastic impact. π Mentioned Links: Transcript π Recommendations: πTake your instructional design skills to the next level πSo, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book πThe Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-β¦
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Why Cohort-Based Learning is so Effective for Adults
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On today's episode, I'm going to break down why cohort based learning is so effective for adults. I'll cover my best tips for creating cohorts for your learning experiences and share the pitfalls to avoid. π Mentioned Links: Transcript π Recommendations: πTake your instructional design skills to the next level πSo, you want to become an instructionβ¦
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Can you believe 2024 is just around the corner? Let's take some time to reflect back on 2023. π Mentioned Links: How Learning Works The Accidental Instructional Designer Talk to the Elephant So, you want to become an instructional designer? Transcript π Recommendations: πTake your instructional design skills to the next level πSo, you want to becomβ¦
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Another 'Inferior' Online Course: Debunking Myths with a Side of Reality Check for Higher Ed
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Another day, another academic saying that online learning is inferior to face-to-face classes. On today's episode, I'll share why this idea is a disaster for higher education. π Mentioned Links: Transcript LinkedIn Article Seth's Article π Recommendations: πTake your instructional design skills to the next level πSo, you want to become an instructiβ¦
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Instructional Design Projects in the Real World
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What do instructional design projects look like in the real world? On today's episode, I'll share 3 topics that seem to take folks by surprise. Links and Transcript π Recommendations: πTake your instructional design skills to the next level πSo, you want to become an instructional designer? π My Book πThe Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide β¦
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Bonus Episode! How to Stand Out in a Saturated Market
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Happy Thanksgiving learning nerds! I hope you enjoy this bonus episode. It's no secret that the instructional design market is highly competitive. How exactly did we get here and how can you stand out? Let's give you a competitive edge! Find the links and watch the video on YouTube Transcript π Recommendations: πTake your instructional design skillβ¦
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Reimagining Accessibility and UDL with AI
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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 to make learning experiences more accessible and UDL friendly. Links and transript for this episode can be found on drlukehobson.com. π Recommendations:β¦
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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 can be found on the website. π Recommendations: πTake your instructional design skills to the next level πSo, you want to become an instructional designeβ¦
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Andragogy and Designing Learning Experiences
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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 principles and how to apply them into your learning experiences. Transcripts for the episode Mentioned Links: The Adult Learner (Note: this is an affiliateβ¦
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Russell Sweep - Becoming a First-Time Leader
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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 deep end with leadership and we break down what it's like to manage a team of designers. Mentioned Links: Video Interview and Transcript Connect with Ruβ¦
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Is the L&D market too saturated? Is there too much competition? On todayβs episode, I unpack what Iβve been hearing and seeing about the job market. I also try to provide a few tips on how to stand out from the crowd. Mentioned Links: So, you want to become an instructional designer The Accidental Instructional Designer by Cammy Bean Recommendationβ¦
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Maj. Elvin Fortuna - Modernizing Courses for the Army and Day in the Life of an ID at the Army University
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In this conversation, I chat with Maj. Elvin Fortuna, Army Officer and Instructional Designer for the Army University. We discuss more about Elvinβs latest project with modernizing the U.S. Armyβs Captains Career Course and what the day in the life is life for an Instructional Designer at Army University. We also talk about transitioning into goverβ¦
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Stephanie Kratz - Understanding Faculty Burnout
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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 interested in instructional design What's causing faculty to feel burned out What can be done to help them How faculty can learn about instructional design Profβ¦
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Luis Malbas - Conferences, Building Communities, and TLDC
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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: The evolution of conferences How to get the most out of going to an event The idea for TLDC How to foster a welcoming community Whatβs overlooked about community building Women of L&D The Accessibleβ¦
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Devlin Peck - AI's Impact on the Instructional Design Field
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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 with ChatGPT, Google Bard, etc. Where AI misses the mark Advancements with ChatGPT Risks and limitations Where are we going with AI? Devlinβs new AI sidekiβ¦
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Amanda Vaughn - From Teacher to Instructional Designer
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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 first cohort of Instructional Design Institute. Video Interview Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn Resources πTake your instructional design skills to the β¦
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Can masterminds actually help you achieve your goals? If they do, how do you find one? Let's talk about this! Blog and Transcript: Masterminds Resources πTake your instructional design skills to the next level with Instructional Design Institute π My Book πThe Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learninβ¦
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Ah, good olβ ADDIE. ADDIE is the original design process that many, many designers and organizations swear by. Itβs also created quite the commotion within the instructional design space with some folks having strong feelings questioning the fundamentals of ADDIE. So, let's talk about ADDIE and break things down. Mentioned Links: Blog and Transcripβ¦
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Instructional Design Q&A with Dr. Heidi Kirby and William Cronje | Learning Objectives, AI, Learning Engineering vs LXD vs ID, Promotions, and more
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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 effectively connect with them and understand what they will learn? Why hasn't AI been able to replicate human voice and mannerisms yet for the ed tech sβ¦
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Instructional Design PSA - You Deserve a Break
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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, certificates, etc. Itβs like we need permission from someone to take a break for some reason. So hey, hereβs your sign to slow things down, regroup, and try aβ¦
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Sarah Cannistra - Finding Your L&D Niche
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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 episode, we talk about finding your L&D niche, identifying your skills under stress, overcoming guilt, using AI, and more! Video Interview and Transcriβ¦
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Q&A with William Cronje- ADDIE, Instructional Design Internships, AI, Recommendations, Designing Learning Environments
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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 internship is ending. What do you do next? What should instructional designers know about AI? What are the best recommendations for learning about instructionβ¦
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Dr. Tom Tobin - Alternative Academic Careers
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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 recognized scholar, author, and speaker on quality in technology-mediated educationβespecially copyright, evaluation of teaching practice, academic integrityβ¦
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The 10 Commandments of Instructional Design
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Mentioned Link: Blog Post Recommendations: π My Book πThe Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) π€ My interview platform recommendation (Riverside): https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=luke-hobson β Backwards Design Course β¦
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15 Ways to Use ChatGPT as an Instructional Designer, Instructor, and Teacher
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I'm back! On today's episode I'll be breaking down for you 15 ways to use ChatGPT! Mentioned Links: YouTube Video of 15 Ways to Use ChatGPT π€ Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts Blog Post: drlukehobson.com/blog1/5waystousechatgpt The L&D Hotseat with Russel Sweep:https://www.russellsweep.com/hotseat/episode-12-dr-luβ¦
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5 Ways Instructional Designers Can Use ChatGPT
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Itβs 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. Mentioned Link: π€ Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts Blog Post: drlukehobson.com/blog1/5waystousechatgpt Recommendations: π My Book πThe Do It Messy Approach: Aβ¦
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Debunking 5 Myths About Instructional Design in Higher Education
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If you are curious about what itβs 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 knowledgable people who share what the day in the life of an ID is like from corporate and free-lance perspectives. And thenβ¦there is higher education. Today, Iβdβ¦
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Recapping 2022 - Your Favorite Episodes
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Your top 5 episodes! Somehow, someway, itβs 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 content Iβve produced and see what youβve enjoyed the most. Once again, thank you for all of your support over the last year! Mentioned Episodes: Why Instrucβ¦
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Dr. Indi Marie Williams - Instructional Design Q&A
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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: βΌWhere will AI take instructional design? βΌWhat tactics do you use keep learners engaged when the content is dry, stigmatized, or compulsory? βΌHow doβ¦
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How to Design Instructional Design Portfolios - Sneak Peek of Audiobook!
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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! π Recommendations: πTake your instructional design skills β¦
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William Cronje - Instructional Design Principles for Course Creation (Eduflow Academy)
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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 eβ¦
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Tim McKean - Q&A - Leaving the A&D out of ADDIE, Should you take the job, Transition to ID, & more
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In today's episode, we are joined by ASU instructional designer and voice over artist, Tim McKean. We answered your pressing ID questions like: βΌWhat do you do when your company leave out the A and D in ADDIE and your projects are left to die? βΌShould you take a job offer for teaching professors about doing e-learning themselves? βΌWhere do you starβ¦
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They aren't pros or cons, but kind of fall in the middle. Let's chat about the in-betweens of instructional design. π¨βπ» YouTube Video π My Book πThe Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) π€ Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts β Backwards Design Cβ¦
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Let's continue our deep dive into the pros and cons of instructional design. Today's episode covers the cons! Transcript π My Book π€ Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts β Backwards Design Course π₯ Join our Group Connect with me: π¨βπΌ LinkedIn π¦ Twitter π¨βπ» Blog π¦ Try Instructional Design Institute for Free π Support β¦
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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. π My Book π€ Collaborating and Building Relationships with Subject Matter Experts β Backwards Design Course π₯ Join our Group Connect with me: π¨βπΌ LinkedIn π¦ Twitter π¨βπ» Bloβ¦
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Fulfillment in Higher Education / Other Roles Besides Instructional Designer / Confused Subject Matter Experts
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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 iβ¦
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Why the Instructional Design Field is so Confusing
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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 π My Book π€ Collaborating and Building β¦
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Christy Tucker - Everything Freelance Design
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On todayβs 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 itβs the right fit, and much more! Mentioned Links: Christyβs Website Syniad Learning Branching Scenario Course Freelancer Bootcamp Time Trackingβ¦
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