Episodes

June 1, 2025

All About the Nine Events of Instruction

Welcome to episode 30 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover the Nine Events of Instruction and how to apply the model when designing a course. In addition, I share some tips for effective implementation and common...

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May 25, 2025

Using Bloom's Taxonomy to Guide Instructional Design

Welcome to episode 29 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I provide an overview of Bloom's Taxonomy and why it is an important tool for instructional designers to utilize when creating learning objectives, assessments, and activities. In addition, I outline some practical applications of usin…

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May 18, 2025

What is Cognitive Load and Why is it Important?

Welcome to episode 28 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I describe what Cognitive Load Theory is and why it is important in the instructional design field. In addition, I discuss the science behind cognitive load theo...

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May 11, 2025

ADDIE Model Benefits and Drawbacks

Welcome to episode 27 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover the benefits and drawbacks to consider when utilizing the ADDIE Model in designing instructional solutions. In addition, I discuss my personal experience...

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May 4, 2025

Top 10 Instructional Design Models and Theories

Welcome to episode 26 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I review the top 10 instructional design models and theories that are used in the field today. The episode includes a brief description, the strengths, and how i...

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April 27, 2025

The Benefits and Drawbacks of User Surveys

Welcome to episode 25 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover the benefits and drawbacks of using user surveys when designing learning experiences. In the episode, I also describe the most effective types of surveys...

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April 13, 2025

A Guide to Empathy and Journey Maps

Welcome to episode 24 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I provide the key details about empathy and journey maps. In the episode, I describe how to create them, the benefits of using them when designing learning exper...

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April 3, 2025

Comparing Formative and Summative Assessments

Welcome to episode 23 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I compare the differences between formative and summative assessments when designing and delivering learning experiences. In the episode, I describe the nuts and...

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Feb. 26, 2025

GCU Alumni Interview with Charlene Drews and Markeda Johnson

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 a...

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