Our society is stuck in a fast-paced go-go-go mode. Overworking is celebrated. Multitasking is expected. Do you know one thing you can’t rush though? The learning process. Today, we are talking about the benefits of slowing down by utilziing reflections. ? Mentioned Links: Transcript and Blog ? Recommendations: ?Take your instructional design skills to the next level ?So, you want to become an instructional designer? ? My Book ?The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) ? My interview platform recommendation (Rivers ..read more

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. It’s been a trend I’ve been monitoring for years, and it only seems to be getting worse. Students are graduating with these degrees and don’t know how to apply the lessons into the real world. They aren’t ready and don’t feel confident to take their next steps. When asked why, I hear that they spent two to four years learning about theories, models, and processes, but did not gain experienc ..read more

What does the day in the life of a senior instructional designer look like? Let's talk about it! ? Mentioned Links: Transcript ? Recommendations: ?Take your instructional design skills to the next level ?So, you want to become an instructional designer? ? My Book ?The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) ? My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) ✅ Backwards Design Course ? Join our Group ? Connect with me: ?‍? LinkedIn ? Twitter ?‍? Blog ? Support the Channel! Check out IDOL Course ..read more

Yikes! Let's talk about some of the worst advice out there on how to become an instructional designer. ? Mentioned Links: Transcript ? Recommendations: ?Take your instructional design skills to the next level ?So, you want to become an instructional designer? ? My Book ?The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) ? My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) ✅ Backwards Design Course ? Join our Group ? Connect with me: ?‍? LinkedIn ? Twitter ?‍? Blog ? Support the Channel! Check out IDOL ..read more

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. ? Mentioned Links: Transcript ? Recommendations: ?Take your instructional design skills to the next level ?So, you want to become an instructional designer? ? My Book ?The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) ? My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) ✅ Backwards Design Course ? Join our Group ? Connect with me: ?‍? LinkedIn ? Twitter ?‍? Bl ..read more

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.  ? Mentioned Links: Transcript ? Recommendations: ?Take your instructional design skills to the next level ?So, you want to become an instructional designer? ? My Book ?The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) ? My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) ✅ Backwards Design Course ? Join our Group ..read more

Can you believe 2024 is just around the corner? Let's take some time to reflect back on 2023. ? Mentioned Links: How Learning Works The Accidental Instructional Designer Talk to the Elephant So, you want to become an instructional designer? Transcript ? Recommendations: ?Take your instructional design skills to the next level ?So, you want to become an instructional designer? ? My Book ?The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) ? My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) ✅ Backwards Design Course ? Join ..read more

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 ? Recommendations: ?Take your instructional design skills to the next level ?So, you want to become an instructional designer? ? My Book ?The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) ? My interview platform recommendation (Riverside) ✅ Backwards Design Course ? Join our Group ? Connect with me: ?‍? LinkedIn ? Twitter ?‍? Blog ? Support ..read more

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 ? Recommendations: ?Take your instructional design skills to the next level ?So, you want to become an instructional designer? ? My Book ?The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOLs) ? My interview platform recommend ..read more

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.  ? Recommendations: ?Take your instructional design skills to the next level ?So, you want to become an instructional designer? ? My Book ?The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers (IDOL ..read more