
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
42 episodes
Mastering the ARCS Model for Adult Learning
Welcome to episode 42 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover how you can leverage the ARCS model when designing adult learning experiences. Ever designed a learning experience that simply didn't connect w...
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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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Episode 41
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11:43

Breaking Free From Bad Course Design with Dr. Catrina Mitchum
Welcome to episode 40 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Catrina Mitchum, an educator, instructional designer, and the founder of Catrina Mitchum Learning Design. Eve...
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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
Welcome to episode 39 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Tommy Kilpatrick, a retired teacher and author. Tommy Kilpatrick's spiritual journey takes us from the classrooms...
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Episode 39
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1:04:15

Beyond the LMS: Why Instructional Design Keeps Growing with Shane Strand
Welcome to episode 38 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Shane Strand, an instructional designer who works in the higher education sector. Ever wondered how educators tra...
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Episode 38
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34:12

Career Shifts: From Classroom to Corporate Instructional Design with Sakina Brandford
Welcome to episode 37 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sakina Brandford, an instructional designer in the corporate industry and recent graduate of the Master of Science in Instruc...
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Episode 37
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33:04

Math Revolution: Rethinking Education with Dr. Craig Hane
Welcome to episode 36 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Craig Hane, a math educator and founder of the Triad Math Army. Mathematics doesn't have to be intimidating, ...
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Episode 36
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51:41

Mastering the SAM Model: A Guide to Rapid Instructional Design
Welcome to episode 35 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I introduce the SAM Model, explain why you should choose it for rapid development, describe its phases, offer tips for implementing it, and discuss some common pitf...
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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
Welcome to episode 34 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Matthew Metzgar, an expert in the higher education field and the author of a new book titled The Overnight AI Educato...
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Episode 34
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47:36

From Cloud Architect to AI Specialist: Naveen Krishnan's Microsoft Journey
Welcome to episode 33 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Naveen Krishnan, an expert in the AI technology and cloud computing field. What does the future of work look like...
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Episode 33
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27:13

The Human Loop: How AI Can Transform Instructional Design with Nathalie Doremieux
Welcome to episode 32 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Nathalie Doremieux, the co-founder of Podcast LeadFlow and an expert in the instructional design field. Artificia...
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Episode 32
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37:31

Navigating the Instructional Design Journey with Caroline Amberson
Welcome to episode 31 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Caroline Amberson, an educator who is currently completing the Master of Science in Instructional Design program at Grand Can...
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Episode 31
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30:26

All About the Nine Events of Instruction
Welcome to episode 30 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover the Nine Events of Instruction and how to apply the model when designing a course. In addition, I share some tips for effective implementation and common pi...
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Episode 30
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13:47

Using Bloom's Taxonomy to Guide Instructional Design
Welcome to episode 29 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I provide an overview of Bloom's Taxonomy and why it is an important tool for instructional designers to utilize when creating learning objectives, assessments, and...
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Episode 29
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17:45

What is Cognitive Load and Why is it Important?
Welcome to episode 28 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I describe what Cognitive Load Theory is and why it is important in the instructional design field. In addition, I discuss the science behind cognitive loa...
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Episode 28
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17:31

ADDIE Model Benefits and Drawbacks
Welcome to episode 27 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover the benefits and drawbacks to consider when utilizing the ADDIE Model in designing instructional solutions. In addition, I discuss my personal experiences w...
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Episode 27
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15:13

Top 10 Instructional Design Models and Theories
Welcome to episode 26 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I review the top 10 instructional design models and theories that are used in the field today. The episode includes a brief description, the strengths, and how it is commo...
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Episode 26
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8:51

The Benefits and Drawbacks of User Surveys
Welcome to episode 25 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover the benefits and drawbacks of using user surveys when designing learning experiences. In the episode, I also describe the most effective types of surveys you can i...
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Episode 25
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11:34

A Guide to Empathy and Journey Maps
Welcome to episode 24 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I provide the key details about empathy and journey maps. In the episode, I describe how to create them, the benefits of using them when designing learning experiences, al...
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Episode 24
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16:09

Comparing Formative and Summative Assessments
Welcome to episode 23 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I compare the differences between formative and summative assessments when designing and delivering learning experiences. In the episode, I describe the nuts and bolts of ...
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Episode 23
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13:44

GCU Alumni Interview with Charlene Drews and Markeda Johnson
Welcome to episode 22 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Charlene Drews and Markeda Johnson, two recent graduates of the Master of Science in Instructional Design program at GCU. In ...
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Episode 22
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45:20

Using Images, Icons, and Infographics as Visual Aids
Welcome to episode 21 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover how to effectively use images, icons, and infographics as visual aids when designing learning materials for your instructional solutions. In addition, the episode ...
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Episode 21
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15:04

Getting Started with Audio and Video Recording Software
Welcome to episode 20 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover the most effective methods to start using audio and video recording software when designing interactive experiences for your learners.🔗Episode Links:
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Episode 20
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Creating and Managing eLearning Courses
Welcome to episode 19 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover five key aspects to help you successfully create and manage eLearning courses for your learners. In the episode, I also share some key statistics to indicate how p...
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Episode 19
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Tips for Creating a Learner Workbook
Welcome to episode 18 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover some tips for creating a learner workbook so that you can engage your learners to effectively interact with the content in meaningful ways. There are a total of fi...
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Episode 18
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