Demystifying Instructional Design

About Demystifying Instructional Design

Instructional designers specializes in the creation of learning solutions. In this podcast, Rebecca J Hogue interviews instructional designers from a variety of different fields, with the goal of gaining a better understanding of what instructional designers do. The role of instructional designers varies across contexts including formal education, corporate sector, healthcare, non-profit, military, government, and more. Further the types of learning solutions created by instructional designers varies including learning programs, semester length courses, short workshops, eLearning, and job aids. Join Rebecca as she demystifies instructional design.

Publisher

Rebecca J. Hogue

Category

education · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Sept 2021

Latest episode

24 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Apr 2025

   Episode 36: Reimagining Instructional Design with AI: A Conversation with Ethan Webb of Mindsmith

   Like the podcast? Leave a message or ask a question here: In this episode of Demystifying Instructional Design, guest host Nicole Taylor sits down with Ethan Webb, CEO and co-founder of Mindsmith, an AI-powered course authoring tool. They explore how AI is reshaping the instructional design workflow, the evolution of Mindsmith from a college startup to a leading corporate learning platform, and what the future holds for AI-driven learning. From dynamic SCORM innovations to designing for acces...

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   10 Apr 2025

   Episode 35: Innovate and Flourish: Rob Pearson on the Future of Instructional Design

   Like the podcast? Leave a message or ask a question here: In this podcast episode, Rob Pearson, a seasoned instructional designer with nearly 40 years of experience, shares his journey into the field and his current role as an instructor at UMass Boston. He highlights his early start in instructional design and his long career working on the vendor side, particularly during the early days of e-learning. Rob reflects on the diverse backgrounds of students entering the field and emphasizes the ...

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   28 Mar 2025

   Episode 34: Beyond the Dancing Cats: Jane Bozarth on Community, Learning, and What Still Matters

   Like the podcast? Leave a message or ask a question here: In this episode of Demystifying Instructional Design, I sit down with the Jane Bozarth for a candid, insightful, and often hilarious conversation about how our field has evolved, the impact of communities of practice, and what still holds true in instructional design today. Jane takes us through her journey from being an enthusiastic classroom trainer back in the pre-Internet days to becoming a well-respected voice in e-learning, socia...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

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Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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