In this episode, we unpack one of the most important distinctions in instructional design — the difference between pedagogy and andragogy.
We’ll explore what each approach means, how they overlap, and why understanding your audience’s needs is the key to choosing the right strategies.
From teacher-led structure to self-directed learning, you’ll hear examples that show how these two learning theories play out in real design decisions — and why the best instruction often blends both. 

Not really a podcast - this is for students who are maxed out on reading and would prefer to listen. 

 Sometimes training is the answer — and sometimes it’s not. In this episode, we’ll look at how front-end analysis helps us diagnose performance problems, where training fits into the bigger Human Performance Technology (HPT) model, and why Gilbert’s Behavior Engineering Model reminds us to check the environment before jumping to instruction. I’ll also share a real-world case Gilbert studied in the 1980s, where what looked like a training issue turned out to be a process issue instead. By the end, you’ll see why understanding theory helps instructional designers build instincts that lead to better decisions about when — and when not — to design training. 

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my work at UWF to show how learning and instructional theories shape what I do every day. From onboarding new faculty, to designing online resources, to teaching this very class, I’ll share how theory guides practice — not as a checklist to follow, but as the foundation for instincts that help us make smart design decisions.

We've learned about these theories and theorists. Well, to quote my former high school students, "When are we ever going to use this in the real world?" Believe it or not, all the time! You're just not actively thinking about it :)

This episode explores how theories give us "instincts" for good design, and how we can blend them to ensure amazing instruction. 

 In this episode, we tackle a common source of confusion: the difference between instructional design and teaching. While both are essential to the learning process, they play very different roles. We’ll explore what instructional design is, how it differs from teaching, and why understanding the distinction matters. Along the way, we’ll use analogies, real-world examples, and even break down how an instructional designer’s role compares to that of a K–12 teacher who designs and delivers their own lessons. By the end, you’ll see how instructional design and teaching complement each other to create powerful, effective learning experiences. 

In this episode, we'll explore the impact of copyright and intellectual property on both higher education and corporate training. I'll also synthesize four main categories of barriers and give ideas on how to mitigate or resolve these barriers!

Aligns with Module 3

Aligned with Chapter 8 in our textbook, this podcast explores various features of a distance learning program, including musings about what should be made program-wide, vs. what decisions can remain at the course level.