Dr. Luke Hobson

Hello Learning Nerds!

My purpose is to help you along your instructional design journey. Whether you are looking to learn about designing meaningful learning experiences or landing an instructional design position, this site is for you. This site is dedicated to sharing about best instructional design tips, talking to amazing guests, and more.

What I Wish I Knew Before Applying for Instructional Design Jobs

Feb 2

Feb 2 What I Wish I Knew Before Applying for Instructional Design Jobs

Instructional Design

The 3 Biggest Mistakes I’ve Made as an Instructional Designer

Nov 23

Nov 23 The 3 Biggest Mistakes I’ve Made as an Instructional Designer

Instructional Design

Is Instructional Design a Form of Art?

Oct 26

Oct 26 Is Instructional Design a Form of Art?

Instructional Design

How to Write Your Book in 6 Months - What I Learned from Writing an Instructional Design Book.

Sep 21

Sep 21 How to Write Your Book in 6 Months - What I Learned from Writing an Instructional Design Book.

A Day in the Life of an Instructional Designer at MIT

Aug 10

Aug 10 A Day in the Life of an Instructional Designer at MIT

Instructional Design

One Year of Podcasting and Your Top 5 Most Downloaded Episodes

Jun 2

Jun 2 One Year of Podcasting and Your Top 5 Most Downloaded Episodes

Why Instructional Designers Need to Use LinkedIn to Build Their Network

Mar 16

Mar 16 Why Instructional Designers Need to Use LinkedIn to Build Their Network

Transitioning from Teacher to Instructional Designer

Jan 7

Jan 7 Transitioning from Teacher to Instructional Designer

Instructional Design

My Story - From Failing Out of High School to Instructional Designer at MIT

Oct 8

Oct 8 My Story - From Failing Out of High School to Instructional Designer at MIT

Instructional Design, Online Higher Education

3 Ways Instructional Designers and Teachers Can Use Podcasts in Online Courses

Aug 3

Aug 3 3 Ways Instructional Designers and Teachers Can Use Podcasts in Online Courses

Instructional Design

“What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer.”

Jul 2

Jul 2 “What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer.”

Instructional Design, Online Higher Education, E-Learning

Revising a Course: How to Collect, Analyze, and Apply Student Feedback (Instructional Design Guide)

Apr 15

Apr 15 Revising a Course: How to Collect, Analyze, and Apply Student Feedback (Instructional Design Guide)

Instructional Design, Online Higher Education

How to Support New Online Students

Mar 19

Mar 19 How to Support New Online Students

Instructional Design, Online Higher Education

How to Convert a Face-to-Face Class to Online/Remote Learning (Instructional Designer and Teacher Guide)

Mar 12

Mar 12 How to Convert a Face-to-Face Class to Online/Remote Learning (Instructional Designer and Teacher Guide)

E-Learning, Online Higher Education

The Main Support System for Online Millennial Students is Academic Advising

Mar 5

Mar 5 The Main Support System for Online Millennial Students is Academic Advising

Advising, Online Higher Education

The Importance of Teaching College Students About Glassdoor

Feb 4

Feb 4 The Importance of Teaching College Students About Glassdoor

Online Higher Education, Advising

Building the Mentality to Cross the Dissertation Finish Line

Jan 21

Jan 21 Building the Mentality to Cross the Dissertation Finish Line

Defining Subcultures in Online Higher Education – An Inside Perspective

Dec 17

Dec 17 Defining Subcultures in Online Higher Education – An Inside Perspective

Online Higher Education

How to Pass Comps with Flying Colors: The Ultimate Guide for Doctoral Students to Keep Their Sanity

Dec 10

Dec 10 How to Pass Comps with Flying Colors: The Ultimate Guide for Doctoral Students to Keep Their Sanity

What Instructional Designers Need to Know About Developing Podcasts for Online Courses

Nov 25

Nov 25 What Instructional Designers Need to Know About Developing Podcasts for Online Courses

E-Learning, Instructional Design

What instructional designers need to know before creating a podcast.