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The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast

By: Dr. Luke Hobson
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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 welcomed here. Dr. Luke Hobson is the Senior Instructional Designer and Program Manager at MIT xPRO and a Lecturer in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Miami's School of Education and Human Development. He's also the author of the book What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer, the host of the Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast and YouTube Channel, and the Instructor for Instructional Design Institute. Dr. Hobson was named as one of the top learning influencers in 2022 and top e-learning experts in 2023. Education
Episodes
  • Understanding Educational Developers at Teaching and Learning Centers with Dr. Chris Hakala and Dr. Leslie Cramblet Alvarez
    May 8 2025

    On today's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Chris Hakala and Dr. Leslie Cramblet Alvarez as we discuss the folks who work at teaching and learning centers. They wrote a tremendous new book called, "Understanding Educational Developers: Tales from the Center." In this book and in our conversation, we explore the diverse pathways into educational development, the role of teaching and learning centers, and the skills necessary for success in this field. They share insights on the impact of AI, the importance of student engagement, and the future of educational development amidst challenges in higher education.

    👉 Mentioned Links:

    • Connect with Leslie
    • Connect with Chris
    • Understanding Educational Developers: Tales from the Center
    • Video Interview
    • Transcript
    • Confessions of a Learning Nerd Newsletter
    • 2025 Instructional Design Podcast Award by Feedspot

    👉 Recommendations:

    • 🎓Take your instructional design skills to the next level
    • 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course
    • 📚So, you want to become an instructional designer?
    • 📙 My Book

    👉 Connect with me:

    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube

    👉 Support the Channel!

    • Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

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    52 mins
  • Ian August - The Collaborative Relationship Between Faculty and Instructional Designers in Course Design or Redesign Projects
    Apr 17 2025

    What is the relationship like between faculty and instructional designers? In this episode, we'll hear from Ian August, Assistant Director of Online Learning and Adjunct Professor at St. John's University. Ian shares his research findings from speaking with both IDs and faculty about the course design and revision process.

    👉 Mentioned Links:

    • Connect with Ian
    • Transcript
    • Confessions of a Learning Nerd Newsletter
    • 2025 Instructional Design Podcast Award by Feedspot

    👉 Recommendations:

    • 🎓Take your instructional design skills to the next level
    • 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course
    • 📚So, you want to become an instructional designer?
    • 📙 My Book

    👉 Connect with me:

    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube

    👉 Support the Channel!

    • Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Why We Don't Talk About the Psychomotor Domain
    Apr 4 2025

    An off-chance conversation sent me down the rabbit hole of the psychomotor domain. Why is it that this domain doesn't get as much attention as the cognitive domain? So, I did some research and sifted through the origins of this domain. How did we get here? Who created it? Were there any signs that this domain was going to be looked down upon from the start?

    Well... I discovered some interesting takeaways that led to a few theories. This is the story of the psychomotor domain and why we don't talk about it.

    👉 Mentioned Links:

    • 2025 Instructional Design Podcast Award by Feedspot
    • Confessions of a Learning Nerd Newsletter

    👉 Recommendations:

    • 🎓Take your instructional design skills to the next level
    • 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course
    • 📚So, you want to become an instructional designer?
    • 📙 My Book

    👉 Connect with me:

    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube

    👉 Support the Channel!

    • Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

    Show More Show Less
    24 mins

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