Designing with Love
Designing with love, purpose, and heart.
This show explores instructional design, e-learning, and how to incorporate AI technology into different aspects of the field.
Tune in for expert tips, real-world insights, and inspiring stories from students, alumni, and leaders in the field.
Recent Episodes
From Structure to Freedom: Balancing Creative Flow in Design with Pet…
What happens when the structures designed to support creativity start to suffocate it instead? Peter Swimm, project management consultant at Toilville, brings a refreshingly honest perspective to this tension that every desig...
From Theory to Practice: Bringing Learning Theories to Life in Instru…
Ever felt stuck translating learning theories into actual instructional design practice? You're not alone. Learning theories like Behaviorism and Constructivism often remain abstract concepts rather than practical tools—until now. This episode bridges that crucial gap between theory and application…
Think, Do, Reflect: Using Constructivism in Instructional Design
Whether you're brand new to the field or just looking for a refresher, today's episode will help you understand what constructivism is, how it's applied in instructional design, and how you can begin to incorporate it into your own practice. Constructivist Learning Theory transforms how we understa…
Designing with Layers: Exploring Elaboration Theory
Ever feel like your instructional design is missing that special something that makes learning truly stick? The answer might lie in the way you're structuring your content. In this episode, we explore Elaboration Theory—a pow...
Beyond the Burnout: Finding Your Why in Education with Dr. Albert Bra…
What happens when you're thrown into a college classroom with zero preparation and told, "You start tomorrow"? Dr. Albert Bramante faced exactly this scenario when he unexpectedly became a psychology professor overnight. His remarkable journey from panicked novice to confident educator reveals powe…
Training with Heart: Where Science Meets Inclusive Design with Tracy …
Tracy King's journey from accidental instructional designer to learning strategist reveals the transformative power of well-designed training experiences. As founder and CEO of InspirEd, they have built their career on making learning accessible and impactful for everyone—especially those whose nee…
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Recent Blog Posts
From Structure to Freedom: Balancing Creative Flow in Design with Pet…
In a recent episode of the Designing with Love podcast, host Jackie Pelegrin welcomed Peter Swimm, a project management consultant at Toilville, to discuss the delicate balance between structure and creativity in design processes. Peter shared his u…
From Theory to Practice: Bringing Learning Theories to Life in Instru…
As instructional designers, we often encounter various learning theories during our education and professional development. However, understanding these theories conceptually and applying them effectively to our design projects are two different cha…
Think, Do, Reflect: Using Constructivism in Instructional Design
In the ever-evolving landscape of education and training, instructional designers are constantly seeking approaches that create meaningful, lasting learning experiences. Among these approaches, Constructivist Learning theory stands as a powerful fra…
About the Host
Jackie Pelegrin
Instructional Designer, Author, College Professor, and Podcast Host
Jackie, an Arizona native, leverages decades of experience as an instructional designer within both higher education and the corporate world. She holds an MBA and a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, both acquired through online learning. In addition to her full-time role, Jackie serves as an adjunct instructor, teaching online courses at Grand Canyon University. During her leisure time, she delights in reading books across a range of genres, enjoying movies and TV shows, playing games, listening to uplifting music, and spending quality time with her family and friends.