My 5 Biggest Mistakes as an Instructional Designer 🔥

[@susanwoerner1619]

Early on I thought I needed to explain instructional design models - designsplaining? - to all the faculty I worked with. I'm sure it was as boring to them as their explaining to me the intricacies of their fields of endeavor. Nerds love to talk about what they love, but when you are two nerds with different loves... ugh. Eventually I figured out only to explain things just to the point of making sense to the other person instead of trying to give them a Master's degree education in 15 minutes.

[@DrLukeHobson]

This is such a good point! I've been guilty of this as well. You love explaining about ID and then before you know it, they are completely overwhelmed.

[@ncboi82]

Lol, the i'll figure it out part was amazing. Thank you. Appreciate it.

[@onestepatatime710]

I stopped overthinking and making assumptions. Then I got my first opportunity to work as an ID. It is a transition for me from teaching. Mind work is important to pave way for what we want to receive.

[@DrLukeHobson]

Mindset is key!

[@listen2HIMSPEAK]

Great tips Luke. Thanks for the transparency!!

[@DrLukeHobson]

Of course! I’m always happy to share about my mistakes if it means to help others haha.

[@bots110Solutions]

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[@AlexMittsVOID]

"I'm a learning expert." "Uh, yeah, me, too..." I find that this is NOT the case in a lot of situations I'm dropped into. Even though a lot of faculty members I work with have been teaching for decades, they were folks that just *happened* to pick up a college gig on the side of their main, business-related gig. No formal training in the realm of education. Just "qualified" for the subject matter. I had an old teacher who would say, "Practice doesn't make perfect... Practice makes permanent." I think THAT is the value. We know how people learn. And while they may have years at the front of the lecture hall, those aren't necessarily years building good teaching habits. So yeah, we're valuable. :)

[@DrLukeHobson]

We are certainly valuable! It's quite encouraging to hear from some of the professors I know who are now completely open for guidance and help compared to when I first started. Things are moving in the right direction.

[@JessieCarty]

Since I came from teaching into ID, I thought I'd feel more comfortable with ID work from the start but there is definitely a learning curve! I had to remind myself to embrace the learning process and just ask questions!

[@DrLukeHobson]

We all make mistakes! It’s a part of the learning process!

[@SilviuApostol]

Brilliant! Thanks for this video. Almost 20 years in the field, doing mistakes daily. The worst case scenario is not having feedback from peers, learners etc. Also, undervaluing your outcome. Had a project that I thought was rubbish, but everybody else loved it. Was ready to resign, but got praised but the CEO. How delusional! So, ask, check, set from the start the level of expectations.

[@DrLukeHobson]

Feedback is key! It's the absolute worst when you can't figure out if you made some wonderful or boring. I'm glad to hear that you crushed it!

[@mongolbbq]

Great video! Definitely made me cringe as I’ve had similar blunders, but live and learn! Random: What microphone are you using?

[@DrLukeHobson]

Live and learn is right! I use the ATR2100. You can find it on Amazon for a pretty reasonable price.

[@shihua780]

You are the best!

[@DrLukeHobson]

I appreciate that!

[@jenniferj3176]

@@DrLukeHobson You are so inspirational!

[@DrLukeHobson]

@@jenniferj3176 I try to be that inspiration people can believe in so thank you for sharing. 🤓

[@andredeloach8068]

Thank you so much for sharing these experiences.

[@DrLukeHobson]

Thank you for taking the time to watch the video! I’m glad these stories helped out.