Hello, my name is Dr. Luke Hobson.

Welcome to my site!

I’m a Senior Instructional Designer and Program Manager at MIT xPRO, an Instructor for the University of Miami’s School of Education and Human Development, and the Founder of Instructional Design Institute. I’m also the author of the book, What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer. It’s safe to say that my life is online learning and I love sharing my experiences with others to help them learn about instructional design!

My philosophy on learning comes from MIT, which is mens et manus or mind and hand. I believe in providing practical applications to develop real tangible skills. I’ve been told that my superpower is being able to take complex ideas and translate them into simple lessons. That’s why my podcast, blog, YouTube channel, courses, and book have detailed steps to help you create meaningful online learning experiences.

Beyond sharing what I know about instructional design, my other passion is to help folks transition into the field. I’ve been able to coach amazing learners who now work at institutions like Johns Hopkins, the University of Alabama, Southern New Hampshire University, and 2U.

I have a BA in Graphic Design, an MS in Marketing, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (EdD) with my research focused on online Millennial Generation students and how they perceived their relationships with online Academic Advisors. On a personal note, I’m a husband, dog dad, musician, and a health and fitness nut.

Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or just want to nerd out!