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🎧 Join The HigherID Podcast for Episode 29, as we recap the highlights of Season 3! We reflect on the balance between design and management, share insights from our favorite episodes, and discuss memorable guest appearances. Plus, get a sneak peek into what’s coming in Season 4. Don't miss this wrap-up before our summer break! 🌟✨

In Episode 28 The Invisible Work of Instructional Designers, Part 2, we explore the organizational dynamics shaping our roles, how we can leverage our skills to combat invisibility and in what ways we can engage with diverse communities. Gain insights from our firsthand experiences and learn how instructional designers are recognizing their impact as changemakers. Tune in to navigate the evolving landscape of instructional design with us and share your thoughts below! Show Notes: Episode 28 transcripts Educause Connect - thread on Organizational Structure of IDs Centralized in Higher Ed Instructional Designers as Institutional Change Agents article Purdue Instructional Design Workflow

In Episode 27 of the HigherID podcast, hosts Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler discuss the, sometimes, invisible work of instructional designers. In Part One of this series, they explore the dynamics of the educational ecosystem that can make instructional designers (IDs) feel unseen. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of instructional design and their journey through it. Stay tuned for Part Two where Christy and Jess reimagine IDs as changemakers in higher ed and suggest strategies to leverage ID’s skills and ultimately, their visibility.

Join us for an engaging conversation on diversity in leadership, mentorship, and technology with Dr. Cristi Ford, Vice President of Academic Affairs at D2L Brightspace. Dr. Ford shares her inspiring journey, from her early work with young individuals with autism to her current leadership roles in educational technology. Gain valuable insights into navigating challenges, fostering inclusion, and driving positive change in education. Tune in to discover how mentorship and instructional design are shaping the future of learning!

In Episode 25 Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler tackle misconceptions around project-based learning sparked by their recent portfolio sprint. What's the difference between project & problem-based learning? Where do authentic learning and cohort-based learning intersect with project-based learning? Dive deep with us as we explore definitions and examples from higher ed. From hackathons to design challenges and course developments, we share our experiences and insights into creating meaningful learning opportunities within the framework of project-based learning. Tune in for insights as we navigate the evolving landscape of instructional design and project-based learning. Don't miss out—let's learn together! Show notes: University of Florida - Problem-Based Learning Utah Valley University Project-based Learning vs Problem-based Learning Iowa State University Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching WPI Center for Project-Based Learning resources University of Wisconsin Extended Campus Project-Based Learning Tip Sheet

In Episode 24 of the HigherID Podcast, Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods take a reflective journey through their instructional designer portfolios, which haven't seen an update in over a year (or two - yikes!). Picture this: the candid exploration of what worked, what needs a refresh, and the evolution of their design skills. Brace yourselves for the cringe-worthy moments and the inspiring transformations! But that's not all—join us for a groundbreaking announcement! We're thrilled to introduce our inaugural Portfolio Co-Working Sprint! What's a co-working sprint, you ask? Imagine three synchronous sessions designed for you to set goals, revamp your portfolio, discuss challenges, showcase your updates, and receive valuable peer feedback. In between the live sessions, you’ll chat with others in a private LinkedIn group for accountability and connection. Yes, you heard it right—it's an opportunity to level up your portfolio game, and the best part? It's completely FREE! Excited about giving your portfolio a facelift alongside others ranging from folks transitioning into the field to industry experts? Don't miss out—sign up now using the link below and let's embark on this portfolio enhancement journey together! Show notes: Update your portfolio with us! Sign up for our December co-working sprint here: https://forms.gle/BvkwF5y1gD6wkA3D6 Jess’s pre-first ID job incomplete portfolio (as is - no updates yet!): https://jkatzeit.wixsite.com Christy’s portfolio (as is - no updates yet!): www.christyjwoods.com Instructional designers as leaders as institutional change agents article: https://er.educause.edu/articles/2023/10/instructional-designers-as-institutional-change-agents

In this episode, join Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler as they engage in a captivating conversation with Sarah Cannistra, a seasoned L&D Career and Executive Coach and the founder of The Overnight Trainer and Good Learning. This episode is a must-listen for those in who are considering a transition into the world of L&D. Sarah shares invaluable insights on developing the right mindset, unlocking the ABCDs of job search strategy, achieving career alignment, and defining your unique L&D niche. Tune in now to elevate your career in the dynamic field of Learning and Development! 🌟🎧 Show notes: Connect with Sarah Cannistra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scannistra/ Coupon code is HIGHERID15 and it will take 15% off The L&D Career Club or any course. Courses: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/programs The L&D Career Club: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc 50+ L&D Roles (and Top Skills Needed to Land Them) Guide: https://green-fashion-604.myflodesk.com/3888ca2b-f21c-43c0-a7a9-b22f55a5d6e6 Good Learning Agency: https://realgoodlearning.com/

👻 In EP 22 of the HigherID Podcast, dive into spine-chilling Instructional Design (ID) Horror Stories with special guests, Heather Schneider and Brian Malone, just in time for Halloween. Heather and Brian unearth challenges, anxieties, and imposter syndrome that eLearning Designers experience every day and the strategies and perspective shifts for dealing with these horrors. We’ll talk about effective prevention and mitigation through SME and designer collaboration and tools for continuous improvement. Brian and Heather also share their Coffee Chat events through UPCEA, the online and professional education association, where you can catch more thrilling conversations like this one! Tune in to the HigherID Podcast for this Halloween special of insights and conversation. #HigherIDPodcast #InstructionalDesign #OnlineLearning #UPCEA #PodcastEpisode #eDCNetwork #HalloweenSpecial #ProfessionalDevelopment Show Notes: All about UPCEA: About UPCEA UPCEA events: https://upcea.edu/events eDC Network in UPCEA: https://upcea.edu/edesign-collaborative-network/ eDC CORe discussion forum: https://core.upcea.edu/network/edc-network Connect with Heather Schneider on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-schneider-id/ Connect with Brian Malone on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malonebriant/

🎉 Celebrating 1 Year of the HigherID Podcast! 🎙️ Join us in Episode 21 as we celebrate our first year of podcasting. We reflect on our journey, share updates on what we’ve been up to including research and professional development, and offer a sneak peek into Season 3 with an amazing lineup of guests. Thanks for being a part of our HigherID community, and here's to another year of insightful conversations in instructional design and online learning in higher ed. 🚀🎧 #HigherIDPodcast #PodcastAnniversary #Season3HigherID

Join us in the Season 2 finale of the HigherID Podcast as we look back on an inspiring journey through the world of instructional design and online learning in higher education. In Episode 20, "Season 2 Wrap-up: Reflecting on Season 2 of the HigherID Podcast," we celebrate the standout moments, insightful guests, and engaging discussions that made this season truly remarkable. From innovative strategies to student perspectives, we've covered it all. But that's not all – Get ready for our upcoming project that will delve even deeper into the realm of instructional design and online learning.

Join Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler in Episode 19 of the HigherID podcast as they share a casual conversation about the captivating world of Learner Experience (LX) Design in Higher Education! Discover the shifting role of LX design, the overlap with UX Design and Instructional Design, and its impact on the continued improvement of student-centered online courses. Don't miss this engaging discussion! Show Notes: Learner and User Experience Research, by Matthew Schmidt, Andrew Tawfik, Isa Jahnke, Yvonne Earnshaw (OER Text) Steve Krug, Don’t Make Me Think, Revisited Anne Jean-Baptiste, Building For Everyone OLC - LXD workshops LX Design Methods, Part 1: Personas & LX Design Methods, Part 2: Experience Mapping What Inclusive Instructors Do Addy et al., 2021 Who’s in Class? A survey by Lafayette College

In the latest episode of the HigherID Podcast, we're thrilled to have Dr. Dawn DiPeri, Learning Passport Global Content Management Specialist at UNICEF, as our special guest. Tune in as we discuss digital accessibility, graphic design for instructional designers, humanitarian learning design, and more! Don't miss this insightful conversation with Dr. DiPeri. Listen now! #HigherID #InstructionalDesign #HigherEd #GraphicDesign #LearningDesign #UNICEF Show notes: Connect with Dr. Dawn DiPeri on LinkedIn Graphic Design for Course Creators by Dawn DiPeri with Foreword by Tim Slade Death by PowerPoint TED Talk by David JP Phillips Book coaching program: https://changeempire.subhub.net/ Accessibility resources: https://www.w3.org Interesting article on cognitive overload and UX: https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2016/09/reducing-cognitive-overload-for-a-better-user-experience/ A practical guide for accessible graphic design: https://ncdj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/RGD_AccessAbility_Handbook1.pdf UDL guidelines: https://udlguidelines.cast.org Adobe Express: https://www.adobe.com/express/feature/design/colorpromoid=HCS3XHGG&mv=other Color.Adobe.com https://color.adobe.com/create/color-wheel Learning Passport Program at UNICEF: https://www.learningpassport.org

In Episode 17 of the HigherID Podcast, A Day in the Life of an Instructional Designer: Skills, Tech, & More!, Christy and Jess delve into the fascinating world of instructional design in higher education. Join us as we explore what it's like to work as an instructional designer, our core activities, our favorite tech tools, books, and podcasts, and the resources we rely on for professional growth. Show notes: Check out the resources we shared during this episode (google doc)

Hi, Hola, and Hallo! Get ready for an insightful conversation on the fascinating world of multilingual instructional design! In Episode 16 of the HigherID Podcast, your hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods sat down with Andrew Thomas Tobey, a highly skilled Multilingual Instructional Designer at Educaro. Together, they dive deep into the benefits of being multilingual and how to leverage your unique language skills within the instructional design (ID) role. Join us as Andrew and Jess share their personal journey and the invaluable experiences that shaped them as Multilingual IDs. Discover the power of language diversity in the ID field and learn how it can enhance collaboration, communication, and cultural sensitivity throughout the design process. Whether you're a seasoned instructional designer or just starting out, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we explore the possibilities and advantages of being a Multilingual Instructional Designer and leveraging unique skills in your ID role. Show notes: Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn Language Learning Resources from Andrew Thomas Tobey

Join hosts Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler in Episode 15 of the HigherID Podcast as they dive into the crucial topics of instructional design workload, self-care, and burnout. With special guest Lynn Wahl, the Director of Course Production at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, this episode is packed with career highlights, groundbreaking research, and actionable insights on creating a culture of self-care to prevent burnout in instructional design teams. Get ready to thrive and transform your approach to higher education in this captivating conversation! Show notes: Connect with Lynn Wahl on LinkedIn Moving from Surviving to Thriving: Effective Practices for Addressing Self-Care and Burnout OLC Workshop Session Next Big Idea Club Podcast How Emotions are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett Resilient by Rick Hanson

In Episode 14 of the HigherID Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods are joined by special guest, Dr. Blair Stamper, Instructional Designer at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, adjunct professor, public speaker, business owner, podcast host, author, and mentor. Jess and Christy explore Blair's journey as an instructional designer and entrepreneur, discussing the highlights of her multifaceted career. They also delve into the relationship between instructional design and entrepreneurship, how they complement each other and offer valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the field. Join them for an engaging conversation that combines the best of instructional design and entrepreneurship! Show notes: Dr. Blair Stamper’s LinkedIn Dr. Blair Stamper’s website The Modern Business Woman’s Journal written by Dr. Blair Stamper

Get ready for a great discussion on the hot topic of project management! In Episode 13 of the HigherID Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods talk with Dr. Jiaqi Yu, Senior Instructional Designer at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, about project management for IDs, collaborating with SMEs, and how to design and utilize research to inform best practices in the instructional design process. Jiaqi shares her experience growing as an instructional designer (ID), resources for IDs looking to grow in project management, and some tips and tricks on how to keep the course development momentum going! You’ll leave this episode feeling incredibly inspired and equipped with some amazing project management how-to’s! Show notes: Connect with Dr. Jiaqi Yu on LinkedIn: PMI: https://www.pmi.org/ PMP: https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp CAPM: https://www.pmi.org/certifications/certified-associate-capm UCI Project Management Professional Certificate (Coursera): https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/applied-project-management#instructors 5 phases of Project Management: https://kissflow.com/project/five-phases-of-project-management/ Raci Model: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/raci-chart/

In Episode 12 of the HigherID Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods have a casual conversation about ChatGPT, AI, and groundbreaking technology. Drawing upon their knowledge and experience, Christy and Jess explore the parallels between the impact of the internet's birth and the current buzz surrounding ChatGPT and the use of AI in education. They provide examples of how AI can be implemented in the classroom and used as a brainstorming tool for IDs and Faculty. Christy and Jess encourage faculty and instructional designers to take a proactive approach to AI and view ChatGPT as a tool for brainstorming and development, and something to build from, rather than something to be feared. Join Jess and Christy as they delve into the world of ChatGPT and AI in education. Show Notes: Nolej Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products eLearning Consortium of Colorado (eLCC) conference AI track eLearning Consortium of Colorado (eLCC) conference recordings

Get ready for a very meta episode of the HigherID Podcast, because in Episode 11, co-hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods are joined by none other than William Cronje, the Program Manager and Instructional Designer at Eduflow! We are diving headfirst into the world of Social Learning, uncovering its mysteries and exploring its amazing potential for collaborative learning. But that's not all - we also discuss Eduflow Academy’s two #FREE cohort-based courses. Will brings his expertise to the table, sharing some of the challenges and opportunities of social learning. So, if you're passionate about social learning, communities of practice, or cohort-based learning, you can't afford to miss this epic episode of the HigherID Podcast! 🎙️🎉 Connect with Will Cronje on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-cronje-95847729/ Show notes: Eduflow: https://www.eduflow.com Eduflow Academy: https://www.eduflow.com/academy Join the next Instructional Design Principles for Course Creation cohort-based course: https://www.eduflow.com/academy/instructional-design-principles-for-course-creation Join the next Designing Social Learning Experiences cohort-based course: https://www.eduflow.com/academy/designing-social-learning-experiences About social learning and community: Stodd, J. (2022). Social Learning Guidebook: A Guide for Learning Transformation. Stodd, J. (2022). The Community Builder Guidebook: Practical Approaches to Building Engaged Communities Bozarth, J. 2022. Creating and Sustaining Learning Groups and Communities: A Guide for Beginners. Available: [ https://www.learningguild.com/insights/275/creating-and-sustaining-learning-groups-and-communities-a-guide-for-beginners/?from=content&mode=filter&source=insights Oliveira, L. (2020). Hacking Communities: Cracking the Code to Vibrant Communities Spinks, D. (2021). The Business of Belonging: How to Make Community your Competitive Advantage About social learning in the workplace: Eduflow’s collaborative learning in the workplace report: https://www.eduflow.com/blog/the-state-of-collaborative-learning-2022 Lee, H., & Bonk, C. J. (2014). Collaborative Learning in the Workplace: Practical Issues and Concerns. International Journal of Advanced Corporate Learning Britz, M., Tyer, J. (2021). Social by Design: How to create and scale a collaborative company. Bingham, T. and Conner, M. (2015) The New Social Learning. Association for Talent Development. The collaborative learning gamut Informal and formal social learning Wallace, G. W. (2022). Structured Social Learning for Enterprise Performance Impact: Setting Up and Operating a Performance-Based Enterprise Social Learning System. The community of inquiry framework Garrison, D.R., Cleveland-Innes, M. & Fung, T. (2004). Student Role adjustment in online communities of inquiry. Model and instrument validation. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Network, 8(2), 61 – 74. Garrison, D.R. & Arbaugh, J.B. (2007). Researching the community of Inquiry Framework: Review, Issues, and Future Directions. The Internet and Higher Education, 10(3), 157-172. Collaborative learning: Barkley, E., Major, C. and Cross, P. (2014) Collaborative Learning Techniques. 2nd edn. Wiley. Cooperative learning: Johnson, D., Johnson, R. and Holubec, E. J. (1994) The New Circles of Learning. ASCD. Kagan S. & KaganM. (2009). Kagan Cooperative Learning

In Episode 10 of the HigherID Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods talk with Dr. Justin Allison, Instructional Designer at Assumption University and Adjunct Instructor at Landmark College and Jackson State University, about being a “Lone ID” and creating buy-in with faculty and other stakeholders. Justin shares his experience growing as an instructional designer (ID) and educator, resources for other “Lone ID’s” to create community and grow in their careers, and his model of creating buy-in with faculty that he has coined with the acronym “FAITH”. Whether you’re a “Lone ID” on a team of one, or an ID on a team of many, you won’t want to miss this incredible episode! Show Notes: Dr. Justin Allison LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinrallison/ ID2ID Community of Practice: https://www.id2id.org/ Justin’s “FAITH” acronym: F-Find allies; A-Assert yourself; I-Implement the change that you need; T-Teach others; H-Help others