What if designing engaging learning experiences didn't have to be complicated?
Jackie Pelegrin is an award-winning instructional designer, college professor, consultant, author, and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience in higher education and instructional design . She hosts Designing with Love, a weekly podcast that shares practical strategies, tools, and stories to help educators and professionals create engaging and effective learning experiences .
Her insights help audiences simplify the learning design process, spark creativity, and make education more accessible and impactful . In addition to hosting her own podcast, she is a co-host of seven podcasts with Daniel Lucas, founder of the Universal Podcast Network, which broadcasts live worldwide each week . Together, they co-authored Bible Verses 101: Volume 2: Strength for the Journey .
In this episode, we explore:
🎓 The Journey into Instructional Design — Jackie shares what inspired her to start Designing with Love and what drew her to instructional design for educators and learning professionals .
🧠 Blending Creativity with Practicality — She explains how she approaches the balance between creativity and practicality when designing learning experiences .
⚡ The Biggest Challenge Facing Educators Today — Jackie identifies one of the biggest challenges instructional designers and educators face today and offers 2–3 strategies to overcome it .
🤖 AI in Learning — She discusses how tools like AI can be used effectively in instructional design without overwhelming teachers or learners .
📖 Making Learning Accessible and Impactful — Jackie explains how to simplify the learning design process, spark creativity, and make education more engaging for all learners .
🛠️ Three Practical Tips for Educators — She shares three practical tips listeners can start implementing right away in their own classrooms, training programs, or professional development initiatives .
🎙️ Balancing Multiple Projects — Jackie shares how she effectively balances working in higher education, teaching online classes, managing and co-hosting multiple podcasts, and growing a consulting business .
🔮 Trends to Watch in Instructional Design — She identifies 2–3 trends or innovations in instructional design that educators and designers should be watching .
💡 Advice for Getting Started — For someone just getting started in instructional design or looking to transition into the field, Jackie offers 2–3 practical pieces of advice .
What Listeners Gain:
· Insider tips and strategies for effective instructional design and curriculum planning
· Fresh insights on how technology, creativity, and human-centered learning intersect
· Practical takeaways they can implement in classrooms, training programs, or professional development initiatives
Jackie's message is clear: instructional design doesn't have to be complicated. With the right tools, creativity, and practical strategies, anyone can create learning experiences that are engaging, effective, and impactful.
This isn't motivation. It's methodology.
Connect with Jackie Pelegrin
🌐 Website: designingwithlovepodcast.com
🎙️ Podcast: Designing with Love (Weekly episodes)
📱 Social: YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Substack
💜 Support: buymeacoffee.com/designingwithlove
📖 Book: Bible Verses 101: Volume 2: Strength for the Journey (Co-authored with Daniel Lucas)