Designing with Love
Hosted by Grand Canyon University (GCU) adjunct instructor and professional instructional designer Jackie Pelegrin, this podcast explores instructional design, e-learning, and how to incorporate AI technology into different aspects of your work. Tune in for expert tips, real-world insights, and inspiring stories from students, alumni, and leaders in the field.
Episodes
57 episodes
Designing on the Fly: How Rapid Prototyping Speeds Up Smarter Learning Design
Feeling overwhelmed by tight deadlines and shifting expectations in your instructional design projects? Discover how Rapid Prototyping can transform your approach to creating effective learning experiences.Rapid prototyping flips...
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Season 3
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Episode 57
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7:05
The Power of Just-in-Time Learning with Grant Fuellenbach
In the latest episode of the Designing with Love podcast, host Jackie Pelegrin engages in an enlightening conversation with Grant Fullenbach, founder of GO First Consulting. The episode explores the fascinating intersection between con...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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34:05
Designing Effective Learning: A Deep Dive into the Dick and Carey Model
Have you ever struggled to create courses that truly engage your learners? The Dick and Carey model might be the game-changer you've been seeking. Unlike traditional linear approaches, this powerful framework views instructional design a...
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Season 3
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Episode 55
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9:26
Beyond Learning Outcomes: Designing for Humans or Learners?
Navigating the world of instructional design can be confusing when similar-sounding concepts appear to overlap. That's exactly the challenge many ID professionals face when distinguishing between human-centered design and learner-centered de...
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Season 3
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Episode 54
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7:33
Data vs. Soul: Finding Your Value in the AI Revolution with Jim Edwards
When Jim Edwards graduated with a history degree in the 1980s, he never imagined he'd become a pioneer in AI-powered copywriting. After bouncing between seven sales jobs in 18 months, he discovered his talent for persuasion, eventually building...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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45:49
Mastering Complex Learning with the 4C/ID Model
Struggling with designing effective learning for complex skills? The Four-Component Instructional Design Model (4C/ID) might be exactly what you need in your instructional design toolkit.Most traditional learning models start wit...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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6:44
Needs Analysis and Learner Personas: Your Secret Weapon for Effective Learning
What happens when you launch a learning experience that misses the mark despite solid content? The critical missing ingredient might be a deep understanding of your audience. In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked foundation of effect...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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7:49
Educational Trenches: Surviving and Thriving with Dr. Dana Goodier
When the classroom feels like a battlefield, who's there to pull you through? In this illuminating conversation with Dr. Goodier, we dive deep into the concept of "educational trenches" – those challenging periods when educators question their ...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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32:06
Building Student-Centered Online Courses with Shannon Boyer
Shannon Boyer shatters the myth of passive income in online education, revealing why high-quality courses require active engagement and student-centered design. Drawing from her 17 years of experience developing innovative college programs, she...
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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39:39
Designing for the Connected Learner: A Connectivism Guide
Ever wondered why traditional learning designs feel increasingly outdated in our digital world? The answer lies in Connectivism: a revolutionary approach that's reshaping how effective learning happens today.Connectivism recogniz...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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6:28
Backward Design: Start with the End in Mind
Have you ever created a learning experience that left you wondering whether your learners truly understood the point? Backward Design might be the solution you've been seeking. This transformative approach flips the traditional instructi...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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5:51
The Kirkpatrick Model: Measuring Learning Impact That Actually Matters
How do you know if your learning experiences actually worked? The answer goes far beyond handing out smiley face surveys at the end of training.The Kirkpatrick Model stands as one of the most trusted frameworks for evaluating tra...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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6:23
Solving Dyslexia: A Revolutionary Approach with Russell Van Brocklen
What if everything we thought we knew about dyslexia was backward? Russell Van Brocklen, who is the self-described "Dyslexic Professor," turns conventional wisdom on its head with a revolutionary approach that's changing lives and saving famili...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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1:03:11
Designing for Everyone: A Guide to Universal Design for Learning
Accessibility isn't an afterthought; it's the foundation of great instructional design. Have you ever designed a course only to realize not everyone can access it? Or did you receive an accessibility requirement that left you scratching your he...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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7:57
Unlock Learning Potential with Mayer's 12 Multimedia Principles
Struggling to create multimedia content that truly engages your learners without overwhelming them? This episode delivers the solution you've been searching for. Mayer's 12 Multimedia Principles provide a powerful, research-based framewo...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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11:41
Mastering the ARCS Model for Adult Learning
Ever designed a learning experience that simply didn't connect with your audience? The missing ingredient might be motivation—the essential element that transforms passive content consumption into active, engaged learning.In this compre...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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12:28
Light the Fire, Don't Fill the Pail: Adult Learning Secrets
Welcome to episode 41 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover why understanding Adult Learning Theory is fundamental to creating effective and engaging learning experiences for adult learners.Ever wondered why s...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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11:43
Breaking Free From Bad Course Design with Dr. Catrina Mitchum
Ever wondered why so many online courses fail to deliver meaningful learning experiences? In this enlightening conversation with Dr. Catrina Mitchum, founder of Catrina Mitchum Learning Design, we uncover the critical mistakes that derail cours...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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36:18
Faith Leads the Way: Building a Better World Through Giving with Tommy Kilpatrick
Tommy Kilpatrick's spiritual journey takes us from the classrooms of California to the villages of the Philippines in this thought-provoking exploration of faith, purpose, and radical giving.Subscribe now to hear Tommy's practical wisdo...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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1:04:15
Beyond the LMS: Why Instructional Design Keeps Growing with Shane Strand
Ever wondered how educators transform into instructional designers? Shane Strand takes us through his fascinating journey from high school teacher to curriculum coordinator to instructional designer in higher education. What begins as a story o...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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34:12
Career Shifts: From Classroom to Corporate Instructional Design with Sakina Brandford
The journey from classroom teaching to corporate instructional design can seem daunting, but it's entirely possible with the right education, strategy, and mindset. In this revealing conversation, recent Grand Canyon University (GCU) graduate S...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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33:04
Math Revolution: Rethinking Education with Dr. Craig Hane
Mathematics doesn't have to be intimidating, confusing, or useless. Dr. Craig Hane proves this through his remarkable journey from being told he wasn't "college material" to revolutionizing how math is taught and learned.Dr. Hane shares...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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51:41
Mastering the SAM Model: A Guide to Rapid Instructional Design
Ready to revolutionize your instructional design approach? The SAM (Successive Approximation Model) might be exactly what you need. This episode explores how this agile alternative to traditional linear design can transform your learning...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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13:41
The 5-Step Method to Reinvent Your Classroom in the AI Era with Dr. Matthew Metzgar
When students suddenly started acing exams while finishing them in record time, Dr. Matthew Metzgar knew everything about education was about to change. Rather than fight this AI revolution, he embraced it – developing a practical framework tha...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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47:36
From Cloud Architect to AI Specialist: Naveen Krishnan's Microsoft Journey
What does the future of work look like when AI becomes your daily assistant? Microsoft AI Solutions Architect Naveen Krishnan offers a compelling glimpse into this reality, sharing how artificial intelligence already handles 30-40% of his daily...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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27:13
