Instructional Design Episodes

Episode Overview In this episode, we got to catch up with an old friend of ours, Andrew Cross, CEO and Founder of Goosechase. This is Goosechase’s third appearance on EdUp Edtech and Andrew did not disappoint with dropping fabulous updates and even offering EdUp listeners a 10% discount on their Goosechase subscription! Details below. During this episode, we talk about everything from experiential learning experiences to adaptive learning. It’s time to grab those headphones and tune into this ...

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the amazing DaNdia “Nadia” Johnson. Nadia is a remarkable individual who has taken a leap of faith and successfully transitioned from the world of teaching to becoming a thriving freelance instructional designer. During this episode, Nadia shares her best tips for transitioning into a new role and preparing for the competitive job market. Join us as we delve into Nadia's inspiring journey, exploring the challenges, triumphs, and invaluable insights g...

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with Madeleine “Maddy” Mortimore Global Education Innovation and Research for Logitech. As you know, Logitech is an international leader in providing peripheral devices to improve the workspace, and in this episode, we talk about how Maddy and her team are leveraging deep expertise to design solutions for 21st-century learning environments in education. Logitech believes in an education FIRST design process and Maddy drops some awesome tidbits and even sh...

Overview In this episode, I got to catch up with my friend Katy Kappler, Co-Founder and CEO of InScribe. Katy was first on our show way back in January of 2022 for Episode 40. Fast forward to almost a year or so later and we got to catch up and talk about all the happenings at InScribe, and we even threw in a little Chat GPT discussion. Katy and her team at InScribe are meeting students where they are and offering them the just-in-time support they need to navigate the college landscape. It’s t...

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the amazing, nerdy, fun, and resourceful Christy Tucker! Once I listed to Luke Hobson’s episode with Christy I knew I needed to have her on EdUp EdTech. We talk about Christy’s journey from band teacher to freelance ID. Yes, she is a transitioned teacher too! You even get to learn about how she came up with her business’s name and the name of her first viral blog post. Oh, and Christy was named one of the Top 100 Learning Influencers by Eduflow. What ...

Overview In this episode, I got to check in with my friend and learning strategist extraordinaire, Jarrett Carter, Associate Vice President, Integrative Learning Design at the University of Maryland, Global Campus (UMGC). We talk Covid impact on learners, what UMGC is doing to assist non-traditional learners, and customized degree options, and we even throw in a little about the Queen Bee herself, Beyonce (Thanks, Jarrett!). I met Jarrett through a contract ID opportunity and I have to say he i...

Overview As David Letterman would say, my next guest needs no introduction. If you are a part of the eLearning and/or Instructional Design world, you know the force that is Tim Slade. Tim is a celebrity in the eLearning community and has helped thousands of people grow in their eLearning/ID careers by developing their skills through his eLearning Designer’s Academy. Tim is a speaker, author (The eLearning Designer’s Handbook), award-winning eLearning Designer, and one of the most down-to-earth ...

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with a true innovator, Ewoud de Kok, CEO of Feedback Fruits. In this episode, we chatted about ed tech start-ups, failing forward, riding bikes in the Netherlands, and how FeedbackFruits is shifting the higher education landscape by providing an all-in-one tool suite to engage learners. It’s time to grab those headphones and tune in to this amazing episode! More about Ewoud de Kok, in his own words My mission is to make this world a better place. This I...

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the amazing Dan White, CEO of Filament Games! Dan is a former teacher and fellow instructional designer. We talk about all things gaming and how Filament Games is changing the world of education by developing playful learning experiences that impact people’s lives. We also discuss Filament’s latest National Science Foundation initiative Roboco.co; building robots is so cool! Turn in now to episode 54 to learn more about Dan White and all the wonderfu...

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the amazing Janice Gobert, CEO, and Co-founder of Inq-ITS. She is also a Professor of Learning Sciences at Rutgers University. Janice speaks of all her many education travels and how Inq-ITS came to life. Janice drops tons of knowledge bombs about assessment and feedback in this episode so be sure to grab your notebook or pull up your preferred note-taking app to capture all this info! Thanks for listening! Sign up for your free trial of Inq-ITS by ...