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As technology evolves, educators and instructional designers face new challenges and opportunities. One significant change is the rise of AI in content generation and instructional design. In this post, we’ll explore how AI is transforming the instr…

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education and corporate training, understanding the nuances of autonomy for adult learners is crucial. In Episode 106 of the Designing with Love podcast, Jackie and her guest, Hamza Sami, dive deep into the conce…

In the ever-evolving world of instructional design, transitioning between industries can feel overwhelming. In episode 105 of the Designing with Love podcast, Jackie Pelegrin offers invaluable insights to help instructional designers confidently nav…

In a world where job searching can often feel like a daunting quest, Jade Arthur is revolutionizing the process by blending her expertise in language coaching with the dynamic world of gaming. As a language and mindset coach for job seekers in the g…

In the world of instructional design, the decision between freelancing and full-time employment can feel overwhelming. In episode 103 of the Designing with Love podcast, host Jackie Pelegrin delves deep into this pressing question, offering insights…

In episode 102 of the Designing with Love podcast, Jackie sits down with David Sanchez, a former ER nurse turned entrepreneur. David shares his unique journey from the emergency room to founding Digitalis Medical and Miracle Recovery, blending clini…

In today's fast-paced professional landscape, networking can often feel daunting and transactional. However, Jackie Pelegrin, in episode 101 of the Designing with Love podcast, emphasizes the importance of transforming networking into a more human e…

In episode 100 of the Designing with Love podcast, Jackie sits down with Hamza Sami, an academic manager at Excell International Academy, to explore the evolving landscape of education in the age of artificial intelligence. This conversation kicks o…

Creating a standout instructional design portfolio is essential for showcasing your skills and landing job opportunities. In this blog post, we'll explore step-by-step strategies to construct a portfolio that not only highlights your work but also r…

We explore how educators can turn a child’s earliest spark into practical change while building classrooms that choose love over fear. The anchor is a simple ten-minute exercise: replay your life’s “movie” from your earliest memory through age seven…

In the rapidly evolving landscape of instructional design, creating engaging and effective learning experiences is more crucial than ever. In episode 97 of the Designing with Love podcast, host Jackie Pelegrin dives deep into the concept of virtual …

Clarity often begins with a simple reboot: ask where, when, and who before you chase the what. That was our starting line as we explored Tommy Kilpatrick’s Human Occidental Owner’s Manual, a practical attempt to write the guide we never received at …

In our rapidly evolving educational landscape, the one-size-fits-all approach to learning is becoming increasingly outdated. In episode 95 of the Designing with Love podcast, Jackie Pelegrin invites instructional designers and educators to explore a…

AI is not a magic wand, and that clarity might be the most empowering place to begin. Throughout our conversation with AI engineering leader and author Sairam Sundaresan, we challenged the common belief that artificial intelligence can be thrown at …

As the education landscape evolves with technology, the integration of AI tools has become increasingly significant. In this blog post, we will explore how educators can effectively utilize AI copilots as supportive allies in the learning process, e…

Building a body paragraph sounds simple until you’re the one guiding a room full of ten-year-olds—some dyslexic, some distracted, many anxious—through the fog of ideas into a clear, grounded argument. The heart of our approach is straightforward and…

In the rapidly evolving world of instructional design, the use of immersive technologies like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) is reshaping how we teach and learn. In episode 91 of the Designing with Love podcast,…

Breaking into instructional design can feel like standing at the edge of a maze made of tools, terms, and templates, but the path clears when you start with a simple truth: design for how people learn, not for what software can do. That framing sits…

In the fast-paced world of instructional design, relying solely on subject matter experts (SMEs) can limit the potential of your projects. This blog post distills insights from episode 89 of the Designing with Love podcast, where host Jackie Pelegri…

Education changes when resilience meets practical technology, and that is the thread running through this conversation with founder and technologist Sebastien Fenelon. He grew up in Haiti, where electricity and internet access were scarce, yet carve…

Microlearning works best when it is small on purpose and built for a single job moment, not a shrunken course. The heart of the approach is clarity: define one moment where a performer needs help, name one move they should make next, and choose one …

The conversation with Queen Michele begins with a simple truth many educators feel but rarely name: survival can quietly replace purpose. She describes retiring after 27 years in classrooms and admin, then facing a pension that covered rent but not …

Many teams rush to add points and badges to their training, only to discover that nothing important changes. The reason is simple: mechanics cannot save muddled outcomes. To design gamified learning that actually works, start with a sharp performanc…

Compassionate, human-centered learning design sounds soft until you see what it does to performance. When projects stall, it is rarely because the storyboard was weak or the platform missed a feature; it is because the learning was dropped into an e…