As an instructional designer, we are constantly thinking of the best learning strategies to fit our learning experiences. However, there are so many to pick from. Wouldn't it be nice to have a tool to help you decide based on different circumstances? On today's show, I'll share how I built a tool for filtering through every kind of learning strategy.

👉 Mentioned Resources:

• Blog and Transcript
• Fusion AI Workshop
• AI and Instructional Design Survey

👉 Recommendations:

• 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course
• 📚So, you want to become an instructional designer?
• 📙 My Book

👉 Connect with me:

• LinkedIn
• Confessions of a Learning Nerd
• YouTube
• Learning Nerd Group

👉 Support the Channel!

• Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

You need to try out Claude if you are an instructor or an instructional designer. On this episode, I'll walk you through simulations, prototypes, websites, and more!

👉 Mentioned Resources:

• Newsletter and Transcript
• Website to see Claude creations

👉 Recommendations:

• 🎓Take your instructional design skills to the next level
• 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course
• 📚So, you want to become an instructional designer?
• 📙 My Book

👉 Connect with me:

• LinkedIn
• Confessions of a Learning Nerd
• YouTube
• Learning Nerd Group

👉 Support the Channel!

• Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

Thinking of entering into the world of entrepreneurship? Maybe you want to start up your own L&D company or explore hosting workshops or free lance opportunities? On today's episode, we'll chat with Jason Gorman, Founder and CEO of Jack Rabbit LX and Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor for Story As a Service.

In this episode, you'll hear about steps to start a business, common challenges, how to feel comfortable with selling, what your first hire should be, how to find clients, how to think about pricing, and more.

👉 Mentioned Resources:

• The Power of Visuals: How to Enhance Learning through Effective Design?
• Poll Everywhere
• Connect with Jason
• Jackrabbit LX
• Story As a Service
• Transcript

👉 Recommendations:

• 🎓Take your instructional design skills to the next level
• 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course
• 📚So, you want to become an instructional designer?
• 📙 My Book

👉 Connect with me:

• LinkedIn
• Confessions of a Learning Nerd
• YouTube
• Learning Nerd Group

👉 Support the Channel!

• Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

In 2025, what were university leaders looking to learn about with Gen AI? On today's episode, I'll mention the top 5 requests for my webinars and workshops on Gen AI.

👉 Mentioned Resources:

• AI for Higher Ed Webinar
• Poll Everywhere
• NYU Professor Fights AI

👉 Recommendations:

• 🎓Take your instructional design skills to the next level
• 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course
• 📚So, you want to become an instructional designer?
• 📙 My Book

👉 Connect with me:

• LinkedIn
• Confessions of a Learning Nerd
• YouTube
• Learning Nerd Group

👉 Support the Channel!

• Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

Are you thinking about moving into a leadership role?

Here are my top 5 lessons on what I wish I knew before becoming an instructional design manager.

👉 Mentioned Resources:

• AI for Higher Ed Webinar

👉 Recommendations:

• 🎓Take your instructional design skills to the next level
• 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course
• 📚So, you want to become an instructional designer?
• 📙 My Book

👉 Connect with me:

• LinkedIn
• Confessions of a Learning Nerd
• YouTube
• Learning Nerd Group

👉 Support the Channel!

• Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

Let's talk about 5 AI-proof assessments you can add into your online learning experiences!

👉 Mentioned Resources:

• AI in Education Webinar by UMass Amherst

👉 Recommendations:

• 🎓Take your instructional design skills to the next level
• 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course
• 📚So, you want to become an instructional designer?
• 📙 My Book

👉 Connect with me:

• LinkedIn
• Confessions of a Learning Nerd
• YouTube
• Learning Nerd Group

👉 Support the Channel!

• Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

Has AI created a spark for community? On today's episode, we'll explore three reasons for this surge of communities in practice around AI.

👉 Mentioned Resources:

• Newsletter and transcript
• EdTech IDEAS Digest

👉 Recommendations:

• 🎓Take your instructional design skills to the next level
• 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course
• 📚So, you want to become an instructional designer?
• 📙 My Book

👉 Connect with me:

• LinkedIn
• Confessions of a Learning Nerd
• YouTube
• Learning Nerd Group

👉 Support the Channel!

• Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace

Today's episode explores the potential of part-time entrepreneurship for educators. This seems to be something many of you have been thinking about, but don't know where to begin. I'll share my thoughts around this topic, the importance of starting small, identifying a niche, and building a community. I'll share some real-life success stories and offer practical advice on diversifying income streams and avoiding common mistakes.

👉 Mentioned Resources:

• Project Management for Instructional Designers
• Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook
• Dr. Nicole's Course
• Transcript

👉 Recommendations:

• 🎓Take your instructional design skills to the next level
• 🙌Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs course
• 📚So, you want to become an instructional designer?
• 📙 My Book

👉 Connect with me:

• LinkedIn
• Confessions of a Learning Nerd
• YouTube
• Learning Nerd Group

👉 Support the Channel!

• Check out my favorite LMS: Brightspace