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The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast

Dr. Luke Hobson
The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast
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  • The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast

    Creating a Learning Nerd Tool

    07/05/2026 | 13 mins.
    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
  • The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast

    What I Built in One Week with Claude

    26/03/2026 | 23 mins.
    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
  • The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast

    Starting Up Your Own L&D Business with Jason Gorman

    26/02/2026 | 1h 1 mins.
    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
  • The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast

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

    29/01/2026 | 26 mins.
    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
  • The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast

    What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Design Manager

    15/01/2026 | 15 mins.
    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
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About 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.
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