Episodes

In this episode of the Designing with Love podcast, Jackie explores the differences between formative and summative assessments in educational settings. She discusses the importance of each type of assessment, provides examples, and shares strategies for tracking learner progress effectively. The episode emphasizes the need for both types of assessments to create a comprehensive learning experience. Takeaways Formative assessments are evaluations of learning progress. Common formative assessme...

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 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 covers how you can utilize AI-generated technology to help you create visual aids when needed. 🔗Episode Links: Please check out the resources mentioned in the episode. Enjoy! Canva Color Wheel Genially Noun Project 📑References: Mayer’s 12 Principles of Multimedi...

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: Please check out the resources shared in the episode. Enjoy! Audacity Camtasia Canva ScreenPal Snagit 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 purc...

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 popular online learning is among learners and organizations. 🔗Episode Links: Please check out the resources shared in the episode. Enjoy! eLearning Industry eLearning from Adobe The eLearning Coach The Rapid eLearning Blog 📑References: Online Learning Statistics:...

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 five tips included as you consider creating effective materials for your learning solution. 🔗Episode Links: Please check out the resource shared in the episode. Enjoy! Blog Post by Sprout Labs 📑References: Designing a learning workbook. (n.d.). https://sproutlabs....

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 your facilitation plan, along with how to properly review and adjust as needed, and what else to consider. 🔗Episode Links: Please check out the resources mentioned in the episode. Enjoy! What's the Best Way to Design a Facilitation Plan That Meets Everyone's Needs?...

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 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 their learning. 🔗Episode Links: Please check out the resources mentioned in the episode. Enjoy! Backward Design: The Basics Authentic Assessment in Action 📑References: Gonzalez, J. (2021, April 29). Backward design: The basics | Cult of Pedagogy. Cult of Pedagogy...

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 and trusted polling software tools I have used, along with five different ways to engage your learners. 🔗Episode Links: Please check out the resources mentioned in the episode. Enjoy! Poll Everywhere Slido Polly 📑References: 9 reasons to use live polls to drive e...

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 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 interactive elements you can incorporate into your designs, and the features and benefits of the Genially Academy. 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 lin...

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 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 you can use with your designs, and the features and benefits of the Canva Design School. 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 purchas...

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...

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 using AI-generated tools. 📑References: Biswal, A. (2023). AI Applications: Top 18 Artificial Intelligence Applications in 2023. Simplilearn.com. https://www.simplilearn.com/tutorials/artificial-intelligence-tutorial/artificial-intelligence-applications Send Jackie ...

Welcome to episode 1 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this brief episode, I provide an overview of and goals of the podcast. 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 purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show 💟 Designing with Love + allows you to support the show by keeping the mic on and the ideas flowing. Click on the link a...

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 in mind when designing microlearning assets. 📑References: Andriotis, N. (2021, May 12). What is microlearning: A complete guide for beginners. eLearning Industry. https://elearningindustry.com/what-is-microlearning-benefits-best-practices Corbeil, J., Khan, B. H....