
Designing with Love
Hosted by GCU adjunct instructor and professional instructional designer Jackie Pelegrin, this podcast explores instructional design, e-learning, and how to bring faith-based principles into your work. Tune in for expert tips, real-world insights, and inspiring stories from alumni and leaders in the field.
Episodes
25 episodes
Episode 25: 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

Episode 24: 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

Episode 23: 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

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

Episode 21: 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

Episode 20: 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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19:37

Episode 19: 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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13:00

Episode 18: 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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15:39

Episode 17: Benefits of Creating a Facilitation Plan
Welcome to Episode 17 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover the benefits of creating a facilitation plan when designing a learning experience in any industry. The episode covers five main areas that you should include in yo...
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Episode 17
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16:39

Episode 16: GCU Alumni Interview with Shane Wolfe
Welcome to Episode 16 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing a recent graduate of the Master of Science in Instructional Design program at GCU, Shane Wolfe. In this interview, Shane shar...
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Episode 16
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26:56

Episode 15: Expert Interview with Amanda Guerrero
Welcome to Episode 15 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Amanda Guerrero, an instructional designer about her experiences with working in the industry. I currently have the pleasure of ...
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Episode 15
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19:23

Episode 14: Expert Interview with Jackie Moran
Welcome to Episode 14 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Jackie Moran, a manager and instructional design expert about her experiences with working in the industry. We also discussed ho...
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Episode 14
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24:20

Episode 13: Expert Interview with Sean Sullivan
Welcome to Episode 13 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Sean Sullivan, a director and instructional design expert about his experiences with working in the industry. We also discussed ...
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Episode 13
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21:50

Episode 12: Keys to Writing Effective Objectives
Welcome to Episode 12 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover several key aspects of writing effective objectives so that you can create the best experience for your learners while also being able to fully measure and assess ...
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Episode 12
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11:27

Episode 11: Using Polls for Learner Engagement
Welcome to Episode 11 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I share how to use polls during lesson delivery, training, and professional development for learner engagement. This episode also provides information on three well-known ...
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Episode 11
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16:11

Episode 10: GCU Alumni Interview with Chris Phelps
Welcome to Episode 10 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing a recent graduate of the Master of Science in Instructional Design program at GCU, Chris Phelps. In this interview, Chris sha...
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Episode 10
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28:33

Episode 9: Using Genially to Create Interactive and Engaging Learning Materials
Welcome to Episode 9 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I share how to use Genially to create interactive and engaging learning materials. In the podcast, I cover the types of designs you can create with Genially, some of the in...
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Episode 9
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17:37

Episode 8: Expert Interview with Ruth Douthitt
Welcome to Episode 8 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Ruth Douthitt, a curriculum developer and instructional design expert about her experiences with working in the industry. Ruth an...
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Episode 8
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22:29

Episode 7: Using Canva to Create Visually Appealing Learning Materials
Welcome to Episode 7 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I share how to use Canva to create visually appealing learning materials. In the podcast, I cover the types of designs you can create with Canva, some of the popular apps y...
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Episode 7
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20:26

Episode 6: Expert Interview with Anthony Clark
Welcome to Episode 6 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Anthony Clark, an instructional designer and learning and development expert about his experiences with working in the industry. ...
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Episode 6
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38:21

Episode 5: How to Incorporate Christian Principles into Your Work
Welcome to Episode 5 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I share how to incorporate Christian principles into your everyday work. In the podcast, I cover several principles, such as servant leadership, the fruit of the Spirit as ...
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Episode 5
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18:10

Episode 4: GCU Alumni Interview with Jessie Navedo
Welcome to Episode 4 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing a recent graduate of the Master of Science in Instructional Design program at GCU, Jessie Navedo. In this interview, Jessie sh...
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Episode 4
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22:37

Episode 3: Overview of AI-Generated Tools
Welcome to Episode 3 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I provide an overview of AI-generated software by discussing the common uses and how to leverage the tools, along with the benefits and potential drawbacks of us...
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Episode 3
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20:48

Episode 2: What is Microlearning?
Welcome to Episode 2 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I discuss what microlearning is, including a general definition, the benefits of microlearning, and different content types, and share some design tips to keep i...
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Episode 2
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14:33
