<![CDATA[Secret Society of the Instructional Designer]]>11cf846c-9823-5f65-9806-d179f068c30eFri, 27 Feb 2026 20:53:59 +0000Captivate.fmSSOITDhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/28127220-37b2-4837-bb8b-1e3a0abb07f2/xKJ0x_XRDaVNnSYolUiLFJK5.pngSecret Society of the Instructional DesignerSSOITDSSOITDDiscussion and exploration of the day to day work of an instructional designer. What problems are we facing, what challenges do we see coming up, what even is this job?!?https://ssotid.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastEpisode 13 - Journey to Accessibility and the Title II of it all with Michael MaceEpisode 13 - Journey to Accessibility and the Title II of it all with Michael MaceToday we talk with Michael Mace, IT Manager of Digital Accessibility at Indianan University, about his career path and the clarifications and expectations for Title II coming up in April.

]]>Today we talk with Michael Mace, IT Manager of Digital Accessibility at Indianan University, about his career path and the clarifications and expectations for Title II coming up in April.

]]>960695b5-8d46-4051-bc9b-d13d5535fa89Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -050037:57falsefull213132Episode 12 - Customer Training with Clea MahoneyEpisode 12 - Customer Training with Clea MahoneyWe talk with Clea Mahoney about her journey from LMS training to designing and creating learning experiences for Customers.

Email us at secretysocietyotid@gmail.com

Check out:

Clea's Podcast - The Learning Rabbithole.

Christie DeCarolis' site

]]>We talk with Clea Mahoney about her journey from LMS training to designing and creating learning experiences for Customers.

Email us at secretysocietyotid@gmail.com

Check out:

Clea's Podcast - The Learning Rabbithole.

Christie DeCarolis' site

]]>06224757-2148-4885-b50a-dd75c840fb2cFri, 30 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -050032:05falsefull212122Episode 11 - Student Engagement in Online SpacesEpisode 11 - Student Engagement in Online SpacesToday we're talking with Dr. Brittany Dillman, the Director of the MAET and MALXD Graduate Certificate Programs. She is discussing how to engage students in online environments, using her experience in MSU Educational Technology and Learning Experience Design programs. If you would like to know more about the programs by following the links below.

Master in Educational Technology

Master in Learning Experience Design

]]>Today we're talking with Dr. Brittany Dillman, the Director of the MAET and MALXD Graduate Certificate Programs. She is discussing how to engage students in online environments, using her experience in MSU Educational Technology and Learning Experience Design programs. If you would like to know more about the programs by following the links below.

Master in Educational Technology

Master in Learning Experience Design

]]>7c4bd5db-f9a9-4ee8-a577-87003003df6cTue, 02 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -050046:35falsefull111111Episode 10 - Incoporating Student Feedback with Candace RobertsonEpisode 10 - Incoporating Student Feedback with Candace RobertsonToday we have Candace Robertson from Michigan State University's College of Education. She is the Assistant Director for Student Experience and Outreach for the Master of Arts in Educational Technology and Master of Arts in Learning Experience Design. She talks with us about how she incorporates student feedback into the design of her courses and programs.

Check out the Learning Design program here: https://education.msu.edu/cepse/MALXD/

]]>Today we have Candace Robertson from Michigan State University's College of Education. She is the Assistant Director for Student Experience and Outreach for the Master of Arts in Educational Technology and Master of Arts in Learning Experience Design. She talks with us about how she incorporates student feedback into the design of her courses and programs.

Check out the Learning Design program here: https://education.msu.edu/cepse/MALXD/

]]>aa2266d5-0a48-4599-b1a8-63ce11ffc7eeTue, 28 May 2024 07:00:00 -050058:42falsefull110101Episode 9 - April FoolsEpisode 9 - April FoolsYour favorite instructional design podcast hosts are finally back! Listen in as Clea, Rachel, and Steve talk about the things in instructional design they wish people were "fooling" about...but which are often far too real. (The co-hosts all have day jobs, so forgive them for being a month too late for an "April Fools"-themed episode).

]]>Your favorite instructional design podcast hosts are finally back! Listen in as Clea, Rachel, and Steve talk about the things in instructional design they wish people were "fooling" about...but which are often far too real. (The co-hosts all have day jobs, so forgive them for being a month too late for an "April Fools"-themed episode).

]]>02027e69-9900-4f1a-b00b-5525fdf30dacThu, 16 May 2024 09:00:00 -050041:21falsefull1991Episode 8 - Falling in Love with Instructional Design with Dr. Katrina WehrEpisode 8 - Falling in Love with Instructional Design with Dr. Katrina WehrHello Everyone!

In keeping with February's general vibe, we are talking about what made us fall in love with Instructional Design (Though some of us may have changed our status to "It's Complicated). We also interview Dr. Katrina Wehr about her experience in the field, how she thinks it should change and what she would still like to do in her career. Thanks for checking us out, and let us know if you only like, or if you like like, the episode!

]]>Hello Everyone!

In keeping with February's general vibe, we are talking about what made us fall in love with Instructional Design (Though some of us may have changed our status to "It's Complicated). We also interview Dr. Katrina Wehr about her experience in the field, how she thinks it should change and what she would still like to do in her career. Thanks for checking us out, and let us know if you only like, or if you like like, the episode!

]]>695c78b4-fddc-4e22-b42f-7ea5dff53213Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:20:00 -050056:53falsefull1881Episode 7 - Culturally Responsive Teaching with Courtney PlottsEpisode 7 - Culturally Responsive Teaching with Courtney PlottsEpisode Transcript

Courtney Plotts Website

Neuroculture Website

Neuroculture App: Forthcoming

]]>Episode Transcript

Courtney Plotts Website

Neuroculture Website

Neuroculture App: Forthcoming

]]>9a14556e-3aec-4f72-85b6-3ebf290b7e61Thu, 01 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -050047:09falsefull1771Episode 6 - Learning Experience Design with Karen CostaEpisode 6 - Learning Experience Design with Karen CostaIn this episode, your host Clea interviews her good friend Karen Costa: adjunct faculty, writer, and faculty development facilitator. Listen in as we explore Karen's shift from traditional Instructional Design to Learning Experience Design (LXD), emphasizing the pivotal role of empathy in crafting impactful learning environments. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the intersection of empathy, education, and environmental awareness (see Climate Action Pedagogy link below). Whether you're an educator, instructional designer, or simply passionate about the future of learning, this episode offers an exciting exploration of the evolving landscape of Learning Experience Design!

Show Notes:

  1. Connect with Karen on LinkedIn and BlueSky, or her website at 100faculty.com. 
  2. Take Karen’s courses at 100faculty.teachable.com/. 
  3. Sign up for the January 2024 Climate Action Pedagogy event!

]]>In this episode, your host Clea interviews her good friend Karen Costa: adjunct faculty, writer, and faculty development facilitator. Listen in as we explore Karen's shift from traditional Instructional Design to Learning Experience Design (LXD), emphasizing the pivotal role of empathy in crafting impactful learning environments. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the intersection of empathy, education, and environmental awareness (see Climate Action Pedagogy link below). Whether you're an educator, instructional designer, or simply passionate about the future of learning, this episode offers an exciting exploration of the evolving landscape of Learning Experience Design!

Show Notes:

  1. Connect with Karen on LinkedIn and BlueSky, or her website at 100faculty.com. 
  2. Take Karen’s courses at 100faculty.teachable.com/. 
  3. Sign up for the January 2024 Climate Action Pedagogy event!

]]>509362fb-fb5d-4a78-ae9b-b2120307f2dfTue, 28 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -050035:59falsefull1661Episode 5 - Let's Fix Instructional Design Interviews with Holly OwensEpisode 5 - Let's Fix Instructional Design Interviews with Holly OwensIn this episode, Clea chats with corporate Instructional Designer Holly Owens about what brought her to the field, what keeps her here, and what she (really, really) wants to see us doing better as a field – the interview process!

Be sure to grab Holly’s Curated ID Resources and follow her journey in a few key places: LinkedIn, The Professional Journey, and EdUp EdTech.

]]>In this episode, Clea chats with corporate Instructional Designer Holly Owens about what brought her to the field, what keeps her here, and what she (really, really) wants to see us doing better as a field – the interview process!

Be sure to grab Holly’s Curated ID Resources and follow her journey in a few key places: LinkedIn, The Professional Journey, and EdUp EdTech.

]]>68eb277b-0f51-4734-b034-d4e5b25c77c1Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -050032:16falsefull1551Episode 4 - Instructional Design in the WildEpisode 4 - Instructional Design in the WildToday we're talking about the weird way Instructional Design (and may all jobs) wraps your brain and makes you see every interaction as an opportunity for learning. From Spider-Man to Starbucks, everything is a learning experience.

]]>Today we're talking about the weird way Instructional Design (and may all jobs) wraps your brain and makes you see every interaction as an opportunity for learning. From Spider-Man to Starbucks, everything is a learning experience.

]]>9ba6103f-f6bc-411e-a2fc-269ed29b9193Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -050039:31falsefull1441Episode 3 - Preparing for an ID JobEpisode 3 - Preparing for an ID JobHey everyone!

It's a brand new episode of the show! This time we're discussing appling for and preparing for a new job in Instructional Design. Everyone on the show has recently started a new job, so we have some recent experience on the topic. We still only stratched the surface, so be on the look out for a follow up. Let us know what you think and email us with questions!

]]>Hey everyone!

It's a brand new episode of the show! This time we're discussing appling for and preparing for a new job in Instructional Design. Everyone on the show has recently started a new job, so we have some recent experience on the topic. We still only stratched the surface, so be on the look out for a follow up. Let us know what you think and email us with questions!

]]>6f2d3c67-8384-4596-9fdd-2826309527fdTue, 22 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -050047:19falsefull1331Episode 2 - Looking at ID Fads and Designing Down UnderEpisode 2 - Looking at ID Fads and Designing Down UnderHey there everyone!

In this episode, we talk about fads in Instructional Design...those supposed disruptive technologies that are going to bring ruin to education as we know it! But do they? Like, remember MOOCs? Also, we interview Learning Designer Kate Mitchell! She's smart, she's cool, she's Australian!

Kate shares these resources with us....there's lots here to keep the learning going!


]]>Hey there everyone!

In this episode, we talk about fads in Instructional Design...those supposed disruptive technologies that are going to bring ruin to education as we know it! But do they? Like, remember MOOCs? Also, we interview Learning Designer Kate Mitchell! She's smart, she's cool, she's Australian!

Kate shares these resources with us....there's lots here to keep the learning going!


]]>0857d141-b2e9-43c6-8273-ebfd3c6279c3Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -050001:17:40falsefull1221Episode 1 - Ruminations on ChatGPT and Land SealsEpisode 1 - Ruminations on ChatGPT and Land SealsHello Everyone,

We DID IT! Episode 1 is finally here. I know it may not seem like a long time for you since we just released episode 0, but let me tell you, it was a while for us. On this month's episode we are discussing out first impressions of Chat GPT, and generative AI, in general. We also have an interview with Instructional Designer, Dr. Natalie Vandepol, from Michigan State Universities Broad College of Business. Finally, we pull a question from the question hat to end our episode. Thanks for listening and please feel free to email us at secretsocietyOTID@gmail.com.

]]>Hello Everyone,

We DID IT! Episode 1 is finally here. I know it may not seem like a long time for you since we just released episode 0, but let me tell you, it was a while for us. On this month's episode we are discussing out first impressions of Chat GPT, and generative AI, in general. We also have an interview with Instructional Designer, Dr. Natalie Vandepol, from Michigan State Universities Broad College of Business. Finally, we pull a question from the question hat to end our episode. Thanks for listening and please feel free to email us at secretsocietyOTID@gmail.com.

]]>584a62ba-df41-4a62-a278-ffa30c61ad52Mon, 19 Jun 2023 19:30:00 -050001:05:34falsefull1111Ep 0 - Just Figuring Things OutEp 0 - Just Figuring Things OutOur intrepid podcasters discuss what they are hoping the podcast will be and why they are bothering to make it in the first place. We look at what is missing in Instructional Design and Learning and Development podcasts, who we are and what we want this show to be.

]]>Our intrepid podcasters discuss what they are hoping the podcast will be and why they are bothering to make it in the first place. We look at what is missing in Instructional Design and Learning and Development podcasts, who we are and what we want this show to be.

]]>80675d5d-1d4f-489d-8874-85451a55b453Sun, 18 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -050032:26falsefull11