The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast

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.

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast, a education show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #141

  What 587 Instructional Designers Told Me About AI

  Aug 6, 202620 minS2

  Our survey results are in! 587 instructional designers shared with me their thoughts, feelings, use cases, and perceptions of AI. Here's the full breakdown and actual look into how instructional designers are interacting with AI. Mentioned Resources: Survey Results 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

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  Episode #140

  Finding Your Voice as a Learning Leader with Heather Burright

  Jun 25, 202646 minS2

  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

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  Episode #139

  Managing Change in the Age of AI

  Jun 3, 202657 minS2

  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

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  Episode #138

  Bringing Better Science to Workforce Learning

  May 20, 20261h 6mS2

  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

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  Episode #137

  Creating a Learning Nerd Tool

  May 7, 202614 minS2

  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

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