Career Development Episodes

Ever wondered how educators transform into instructional designers? Shane Strand takes us through his fascinating journey from high school teacher to curriculum coordinator to instructional designer in higher education. What begins as a story of career transition unfolds into a masterclass on navigating the evolving landscape of instructional design. For those entering the field or looking to advance, Shane offers practical advice: "There's always new tools popping up. Almost all of them have f...

The journey from classroom teaching to corporate instructional design can seem daunting, but it's entirely possible with the right education, strategy, and mindset. In this revealing conversation, recent Grand Canyon University (GCU) graduate Sakina Brandford shares her successful transition story just one week into her new role as an instructional design specialist in the oil and gas industry. The conversation also explores how AI is transforming the field, from voice-overs to multi-languag...

What happens when a veteran educator with decades of classroom experience decides to formalize their instructional design skills? In this enlightening conversation, Caroline Amberson opens up about her journey balancing over 22 years of elementary teaching with a master's program in instructional design at Grand Canyon University (GCU). Whether you're considering a master's in instructional design, curious about educational technology, or wondering how classroom teaching experience translates t...

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 this interview, Charlene and Markeda share their overall experiences with the classes they completed in the program together and advice that they have for current students who are completing the program. Send Jackie a Text Join PodMatch! Use the link to join PodMa...

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 shares his overall experiences with the classes he completed in the program and advice that he has for current students who are completing the program. Send Jackie a Text Join PodMatch! Use the link to join PodMatch, a place for hosts and guests to connect. Disclaime...

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 working in the industry. I currently have the pleasure of working with Amanda in the same department, so we had an opportunity to discuss that as well. Send Jackie a Text Join PodMatch! Use the link to join PodMatch, a place for hosts and guests to connect. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purch...

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 working in the industry. We also discussed how she progressed in her career from being an instructional designer to a curriculum manager, where she manages a team, and what her experiences are like with being in a leadership role. Send Jackie a Text Join PodMatch! Use the link to join PodMatch, a place for hosts...

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 working in the industry. We also discussed how he progressed in his career from being an instructional designer, curriculum manager, and now a curriculum director for a large department, and what his experiences are like with being in a leadership role. Send Jackie a Text Join PodMatch! Use the link to join Po...

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 shares his overall experiences with the classes he completed in the program and advice that he has for current students who are completing the program. Send Jackie a Text Join PodMatch! Use the link to join PodMatch, a place for hosts and guests to connect. Disclaim...

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 working in the industry. Ruth and I also currently work for the same organization and are on the same team. We have the opportunity to work on various projects together, which is so much fun. Send Jackie a Text Join PodMatch! Use the link to join PodMatch, a place for hosts and guests to connect. D...

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 working in the industry. Anthony and I also had the opportunity to work together, which was a great experience for both of us. Send Jackie a Text Join PodMatch! Use the link to join PodMatch, a place for hosts and guests to connect. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make...

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 outlined in the Bible, and how our work matters to God. 📑References: Work, T. O. (2023, February 24). 10 key points about work in the Bible every Christian should know | Theology of Work. Theology of Work. https://www.theologyofwork.org/resources/what-does-the-bib...

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 shares her overall experiences with the classes she completed in the program and advice that she has for current students who are completing the program. Send Jackie a Text Join PodMatch! Use the link to join PodMatch, a place for hosts and guests to connect. Discl...