Designing with Love
Designing with love, purpose, and heart.
This show explores instructional design, e-learning, and how to incorporate AI technology into different aspects of the field.
Tune in for expert tips, real-world insights, and inspiring stories from students, alumni, and leaders in the field.
Recent Episodes
Beyond the Burnout: Finding Your Why in Education with Dr. Albert Bra…
What happens when you're thrown into a college classroom with zero preparation and told, "You start tomorrow"? Dr. Albert Bramante faced exactly this scenario when he unexpectedly became a psychology professor overnight. His remarkable journey from panicked novice to confident educator reveals powe…
Training with Heart: Where Science Meets Inclusive Design with Tracy …
Tracy King's journey from accidental instructional designer to learning strategist reveals the transformative power of well-designed training experiences. As founder and CEO of InspirEd, they have built their career on making learning accessible and impactful for everyone—especially those whose nee…
Start with the Core: Merrill’s First Principles of Instruction
Ever wondered what separates truly effective learning experiences from those that fade from memory as soon as the lesson ends? The answer might lie in applying Merrill's First Principles of Instruction – a powerful framework ...
Designing on the Fly: How Rapid Prototyping Speeds Up Smarter Learnin…
Feeling overwhelmed by tight deadlines and shifting expectations in your instructional design projects? Discover how Rapid Prototyping can transform your approach to creating effective learning experiences. Rapid prototyping ...
The Power of Just-in-Time Learning with Grant Fuellenbach
In the latest episode of the Designing with Love podcast, host Jackie Pelegrin engages in an enlightening conversation with Grant Fullenbach, founder of GO First Consulting. The episode explores the fascinating intersection b...
Designing Effective Learning: A Deep Dive into the Dick and Carey Mod…
Have you ever struggled to create courses that truly engage your learners? The Dick and Carey model might be the game-changer you've been seeking. Unlike traditional linear approaches, this powerful framework views instructio...
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Recent Blog Posts
Beyond the Burnout: Finding Your Why in Education with Dr. Albert Bra…
In the latest episode of the Designing with Love podcast, host Jackie Pelegrin engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Albert Bramante, a veteran talent agent, coach, and college professor. The discussion revealed fascinating insights i…
Training with Heart: Where Science Meets Inclusive Design with Tracy …
In a recent episode of the Designing with Love podcast, host Jackie Pelegrin welcomed Tracy King, a learning strategist and the founder and CEO of InspirEd, to discuss the evolving landscape of instructional design and learning development. Their co…
Start with the Core: Merrill’s First Principles of Instruction
In the world of instructional design, countless models and theories promise to enhance learning outcomes. However, few have the enduring power and versatility of Merrill's First Principles of Instruction. Developed by Dr. M. David Merrill, this fram…
About the Host
Jackie Pelegrin
Instructional Designer, Author, College Professor, and Podcast Host
Jackie, an Arizona native, leverages decades of experience as an instructional designer within both higher education and the corporate world. She holds an MBA and a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, both acquired through online learning. In addition to her full-time role, Jackie serves as an adjunct instructor, teaching online courses at Grand Canyon University. During her leisure time, she delights in reading books across a range of genres, enjoying movies and TV shows, playing games, listening to uplifting music, and spending quality time with her family and friends.