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Unlock Learning Potential With Mayer's 12 Multimedia Principles
Sept. 27, 2025

Unlock Learning Potential With Mayer's 12 Multimedia Principles

In today's digital learning landscape, effective multimedia design isn't just about aesthetics—it's about respecting how the human brain processes information. On episode 43 of the Designing with Love podcast, we explored Richard Mayer's 12 Mu…
Mastering the ARCS Model for Adult Learning
Sept. 27, 2025

Mastering the ARCS Model for Adult Learning

Motivation lies at the heart of effective adult learning. As instructional designers and educators, we often focus heavily on content development while overlooking the psychological aspects that drive engagement and knowledge retention. This is wher…
Light the Fire, Don't Fill the Pail: Adult Learning Secrets
Sept. 27, 2025

Light the Fire, Don't Fill the Pail: Adult Learning Secrets

Understanding the principles of adult learning is crucial for any instructional designer or educator working with mature students. In episode 41 of the Designing with Love podcast, we explore the foundational aspects of adult learning theory and its…
Math Revolution: Rethinking Education With Dr. Craig Hane
Sept. 27, 2025

Math Revolution: Rethinking Education With Dr. Craig Hane

Dr. Craig Hane, known to his students as Dr. Dell, is revolutionizing mathematics education with a practical, real-world approach that challenges decades of traditional teaching methods. In a recent conversation on the Designing with Love podcast, D…
Mastering the SAM Model: A Guide to Rapid Instructional Design
Sept. 27, 2025

Mastering the SAM Model: A Guide to Rapid Instructional Design

The SAM (Successive Approximation Model) instructional design approach represents a significant shift from traditional, linear design methodologies. Developed by Dr. Michael Allen, founder of Allen Interactions and a renowned expert in instructional…
The 5-Step Method to Reinvent Your Classroom in the AI Era With Dr. Matthew Metzgar
Sept. 27, 2025

The 5-Step Method to Reinvent Your Classroom in the AI Era With Dr. Matthew Metzgar

The education landscape is undergoing a seismic shift due to artificial intelligence, and educators who adapt quickly will best serve their students. In a recent conversation with Dr. Matthew Metzger, Clinical Professor of Economics at UNC Charlotte…
From Cloud Architect to AI Specialist: Naveen Krishnan's Microsoft Journey
Sept. 27, 2025

From Cloud Architect to AI Specialist: Naveen Krishnan's Microsoft Journey

In a recent episode of the Designing with Love podcast, host Jackie Pelegrin welcomed Naveen Krishnan, an AI Solutions Architect at Microsoft, to discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence across various industries, with special fo…