The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast podcast

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 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.

 

#100

5 AI-Proof Assessment Ideas

Let's talk about 5 AI-proof assessments you can add into your online learning experiences!... more

14 Nov 2025

16 MINS

16:45

14 Nov 2025


#99

Has AI Created a Spark for Community?

Has AI created a spark for community? On today's episode, we'll explore three reasons for ... more

16 Oct 2025

12 MINS

12:08

16 Oct 2025


#98

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

Today's episode explores the potential of part-time entrepreneurship for educators. This s... more

09 Oct 2025

21 MINS

21:29

09 Oct 2025


#97

Dr. Guieswende Rouamba - Project Management for Instructional Designers

On today's episde, we are joined by Dr. Guieswende Rouamba. He's the author of the book th... more

25 Sep 2025

58 MINS

58:10

25 Sep 2025


#96

ADDIED - D for Destroy

We know about the importance of evaluation, especially from the ADDIE process. But most ev... more

08 Sep 2025

13 MINS

13:00

08 Sep 2025


#95

Life Update! I'm a Dad!

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

09 Jul 2025

08 MINS

08:04

09 Jul 2025


#94

What Did We Talk About Before Gen AI?

Can you even remember life before 2021? On today's episode, let's reminicse about the good... more

29 May 2025

25 MINS

25:43

29 May 2025


#93

Understanding Educational Developers at Teaching and Learning Centers with Dr. Chris Hakala and Dr. ...

On today's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Chris Hakala and Dr. Leslie Cramblet Alvarez as we d... more

08 May 2025

52 MINS

52:04

08 May 2025


#92

Ian August - The Collaborative Relationship Between Faculty and Instructional Designers in Course De...

What is the relationship like between faculty and instructional designers? In this episode... more

17 Apr 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:46

17 Apr 2025


#91

Why We Don't Talk About the Psychomotor Domain

An off-chance conversation sent me down the rabbit hole of the psychomotor domain. Why is ... more

04 Apr 2025

23 MINS

23:53

04 Apr 2025


#90

The Future of Instructional Design and Job Titles

What will Instructional Designers be called in the future? In this episode, I revisit a fu... more

21 Mar 2025

19 MINS

19:03

21 Mar 2025


#89

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

In this episode, I sit down with Anna Lebedinets, a researcher and instructional designer ... more

05 Mar 2025

31 MINS

31:29

05 Mar 2025


#88

Inside the Life of an Instructional Designer in Higher Education

What's it like working as an instructional designer in higher education? Let's talk about ... more

20 Feb 2025

33 MINS

33:42

20 Feb 2025


#87

30 Shorts in 30 Days - What I learned from a YouTube Challenge

What happens when you upload 30 shorts in 30 days? Here's what I learned and what you can ... more

06 Feb 2025

25 MINS

25:21

06 Feb 2025


#86

Teaching and Designing a Taylor Swift Literature Course with Dr. Matt Kinservik and Rachel Lapp

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Matt Kinservik, a literary expert and professor, and ... more

22 Jan 2025

55 MINS

55:47

22 Jan 2025


#85

Why Discussion Boards Get a Bad Rap and How to Fix Them

👉 Mentioned Links: ---<a href= "https://drlukehobson.com/blog1/why-discussion-boards-get-... more

09 Jan 2025

16 MINS

16:33

09 Jan 2025


#84

Side Hustles for Educators

In a recent poll, I asked educators (instructional designers, professors, teachers, develo... more

12 Dec 2024

18 MINS

18:25

12 Dec 2024


#83

What to Do When You Can't Follow Your Instructional Design Model

As instructional designers, we have our go to models for designing learning experiences. W... more

27 Nov 2024

25 MINS

25:56

27 Nov 2024


#82

The Power of Immersive Learning: Why It Works and Real-World Success Stories

Let's dive into immersive learning today and explore some real world examples! 👉 Mentione... more

15 Nov 2024

21 MINS

21:26

15 Nov 2024


#81

Imagineering Instructional Design: Insights Inspired by Disney World

What can Disney World teach us about instructional design? Well, quite a bit! Here are som... more

31 Oct 2024

19 MINS

19:13

31 Oct 2024