The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast

Finding Your Voice as a Learning Leader with Heather Burright 25.06.2026 45min

In this episode, I sat down with my friend Heather Burright, who runs the Learning for Good podcast, and we got into our own career journeys, how we've invested in our own growth, and what it actually takes to build confidence and find your voice as an ID or L&D professional. If you've ever felt like you're doing great work, but still struggling to get a seat at the table, this one's for you. 👉 Mentioned Resources: Connect with Heather Learning for Good Podcast Fusion AI Workshop DevLearn Transcript 👉 Recommendations: 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course 📚So, you want to become an instructional designer? 📙 My Book 👉 Connect with me: LinkedIn Confessions of a Learning Nerd YouTube Learning Nerd Group 👉 Support the Channel! Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

Managing Change in the Age of AI 03.06.2026 56min

AI isn't just a technology problem in higher education — it's a people problem. From enthusiastic early adopters to deeply skeptical faculty, institutional leaders are navigating a wide spectrum of AI engagement across their campuses, and figuring out how to bring everyone along is where the real work begins. In this episode, we dig into practical, people-centered strategies for leading AI implementation in higher ed. How do you support faculty at different stages of readiness? How do you reduce resistance without dismissing legitimate concerns? And how do you build a roadmap that's both responsible and sustainable? Grounded in change management principles and shaped by the realities of higher education culture, this conversation gives leaders the tools to stop reacting and start leading with intention. 👉 Mentioned Resources: Transcript Generative AI for Managers Fusion AI Workshop AI and Instructional Design Survey 👉 Recommendations: 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course 📚So, you want to become an instructional designer? 📙 My Book 👉 Connect with me: LinkedIn Confessions of a Learning Nerd YouTube Learning Nerd Group 👉 Support the Channel! Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

Bringing Better Science to Workforce Learning 20.05.2026 1h 6min

How can we improve workforce learning? This is the main theme for our episode today with Dr. Tessa Forshaw. She's a cognitive scientist, faculty chair of the workforce and workplace learning concentration, and director of the workforce learning and innovation initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. In this episode, we talk about the basics of learning, common mistakes designers make, keeping up with AI, shifting from content production to performance, and why learning myths still persist. 👉 Mentioned Resources: Certificate in Workforce Learning and Innovation Transcript Fusion AI Workshop AI and Instructional Design Survey 👉 Recommendations: 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course 📚So, you want to become an instructional designer? 📙 My Book 👉 Connect with me: LinkedIn Confessions of a Learning Nerd YouTube Learning Nerd Group 👉 Support the Channel! Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

Creating a Learning Nerd Tool 07.05.2026 13min

As an instructional designer, we are constantly thinking of the best learning strategies to fit our learning experiences. However, there are so many to pick from. Wouldn't it be nice to have a tool to help you decide based on different circumstances? On today's show, I'll share how I built a tool for filtering through every kind of learning strategy. 👉 Mentioned Resources: Blog and Transcript Fusion AI Workshop AI and Instructional Design Survey 👉 Recommendations: 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course 📚So, you want to become an instructional designer? 📙 My Book 👉 Connect with me: LinkedIn Confessions of a Learning Nerd YouTube Learning Nerd Group 👉 Support the Channel! Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

What I Built in One Week with Claude 26.03.2026 23min

You need to try out Claude if you are an instructor or an instructional designer. On this episode, I'll walk you through simulations, prototypes, websites, and more! 👉 Mentioned Resources: Newsletter and Transcript Website to see Claude creations 👉 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 Confessions of a Learning Nerd YouTube Learning Nerd Group 👉 Support the Channel! Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

Starting Up Your Own L&D Business with Jason Gorman 26.02.2026 1h 1min

Thinking of entering into the world of entrepreneurship? Maybe you want to start up your own L&D company or explore hosting workshops or free lance opportunities? On today's episode, we'll chat with Jason Gorman, Founder and CEO of Jack Rabbit LX and Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor for Story As a Service. In this episode, you'll hear about steps to start a business, common challenges, how to feel comfortable with selling, what your first hire should be, how to find clients, how to think about pricing, and more. 👉 Mentioned Resources: The Power of Visuals: How to Enhance Learning through Effective Design? Poll Everywhere Connect with Jason Jackrabbit LX Story As a Service Transcript 👉 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 Confessions of a Learning Nerd YouTube Learning Nerd Group 👉 Support the Channel! Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

Inside a Year of Generative AI Workshops: What Universities Asked For 29.01.2026 26min

In 2025, what were university leaders looking to learn about with Gen AI? On today's episode, I'll mention the top 5 requests for my webinars and workshops on Gen AI. 👉 Mentioned Resources: AI for Higher Ed Webinar Poll Everywhere NYU Professor Fights AI 👉 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 Confessions of a Learning Nerd YouTube Learning Nerd Group 👉 Support the Channel! Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Design Manager 15.01.2026 15min

Are you thinking about moving into a leadership role? Here are my top 5 lessons on what I wish I knew before becoming an instructional design manager. 👉 Mentioned Resources: AI for Higher Ed Webinar 👉 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 Confessions of a Learning Nerd YouTube Learning Nerd Group 👉 Support the Channel! Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

5 AI-Proof Assessment Ideas 14.11.2025 16min

Let's talk about 5 AI-proof assessments you can add into your online learning experiences! 👉 Mentioned Resources: AI in Education Webinar by UMass Amherst 👉 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 Confessions of a Learning Nerd YouTube Learning Nerd Group 👉 Support the Channel! Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

Has AI Created a Spark for Community? 16.10.2025 12min

Has AI created a spark for community? On today's episode, we'll explore three reasons for this surge of communities in practice around AI. 👉 Mentioned Resources: Newsletter and transcript EdTech IDEAS Digest 👉 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 Confessions of a Learning Nerd YouTube Learning Nerd Group 👉 Support the Channel! Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

The Educator's Guide to Part-Time Entrepreneurship: A Collection of Thoughts 09.10.2025 21min

Today's episode explores the potential of part-time entrepreneurship for educators. This seems to be something many of you have been thinking about, but don't know where to begin. I'll share my thoughts around this topic, the importance of starting small, identifying a niche, and building a community. I'll share some real-life success stories and offer practical advice on diversifying income streams and avoiding common mistakes. 👉 Mentioned Resources: Project Management for Instructional Designers Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook Dr. Nicole's Course Transcript 👉 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 Confessions of a Learning Nerd YouTube Learning Nerd Group 👉 Support the Channel! Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

Dr. Guieswende Rouamba - Project Management for Instructional Designers 25.09.2025 58min

On today's episde, we are joined by Dr. Guieswende Rouamba. He's the author of the book the Instructional Designer's Guide to Project Management and a Learning Designer at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In this conversation, you'll hear about his journey into instructional design and the critical role project management plays in the field. We discuss why project management often doesn't get the attention it deserves, the challenges instructional designers face today, the power of storytelling in conveying complex ideas, and the importance of collaborating with SMEs. Guieswende shares insights on conflict resolution, preventing burnout through effective project management strategies, and the future of instructional design in an AI-driven world. Our conversation focuses on strong leadership skills and the integration of project management principles into instructional design practices. Connect with Dr. Guieswende Rouamba Read his book Read the transcript / article with this link 👉 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 Confessions of a Learning Nerd YouTube Learning Nerd Group 👉 Support the Channel! Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

ADDIED - D for Destroy 08.09.2025 13min

We know about the importance of evaluation, especially from the ADDIE process. But most evaluations end with adding in more content. What if the solutions to our learning design problems were to destroy clutter? On today's episode, let's talk about making our designs clearer and concise. Read the transcript / article with this link 👉 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 Confessions of a Learning Nerd YouTube Learning Nerd Group 👉 Support the Channel! Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

Life Update! I'm a Dad! 09.07.2025 8min

Let the girl dad life commence! Here's what I've been up to recently. 👉 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

What Did We Talk About Before Gen AI? 29.05.2025 25min

Can you even remember life before 2021? On today's episode, let's reminicse about the good ol' days! 👉 Mentioned Links: 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

Understanding Educational Developers at Teaching and Learning Centers with Dr. Chris Hakala and Dr. Leslie Cramblet Alvarez 08.05.2025 52min

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

Ian August - The Collaborative Relationship Between Faculty and Instructional Designers in Course Design or Redesign Projects 17.04.2025 1h 2min

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

Why We Don't Talk About the Psychomotor Domain 04.04.2025 23min

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

The Future of Instructional Design and Job Titles 21.03.2025 19min

What will Instructional Designers be called in the future? In this episode, I revisit a fun question from a recent webinar that got me thinking. Our field has gone by many names over the years, from training specialists and curriculum developers to multimedia designers and learning engineers. These shifts often reflect the trends, tools, and technologies of the time, from Gagné's Nine Events to the rise of LMSs and now AI. So, what's next? While job titles may continue to evolve, our core competencies remain steady. Join me for a lighthearted and slightly speculative look at the future of instructional design job titles. It's Friday, so grab your crystal ball and let's have some fun with this episode! 👉 Mentioned Links: Transcript and Blog 👉 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

4C/ID for Foreign Language Communication Teaching with Anna Lebedinets 05.03.2025 31min

In this episode, I sit down with Anna Lebedinets, a researcher and instructional designer exploring how empathic listening and culturally nuanced communication can transform language learning. Her and her colleagues recent study examines how integrating psychological and sociocultural components within the 4C/ID model can bridge performance gaps and enhance students' preparedness for real-life cross-cultural interactions. We discuss why traditional language teaching often falls short in developing meaningful communication skills and how this innovative approach can help learners become more culturally adaptive. 👉 Learn more about Anna and her research: LinkedIn Publication ResearchGate 👉 Mentioned Links: Transcript and Blog 👉 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