Designing with Love
Designing with Love
Hosted by Grand Canyon University (GCU) adjunct instructor and professional instructional designer Jackie Pelegrin, this podcast explores instructional design, e-learning, and how to incorporate AI technology into different aspects of your work. Tune in for expert tips, real-world insights, and inspiring stories from students, alumni, and leaders in the field.
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Designing with Love

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.

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Recent Episodes

AI Made Practical for Teachers and Designers with Sairam Sundaresan
March 1, 2026

AI Made Practical for Teachers and Designers with Sairam Sundaresan

Think AI can do everything? We put that assumption under the microscope with AI engineering leader and author Sairam Sundaresan, and walk away with a playbook that’s practical, ethical, and built for real classrooms and desig...

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Guiding the Classroom with AI Copilots
Feb. 25, 2026

Guiding the Classroom with AI Copilots

AI can feel like a runaway train in classrooms and training programs—powerful, fast, and a little scary. We take the controls and show how to turn generative tools into true co-pilots: clear roles, simple guardrails, and smal...

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Paragraphs, Not Panic: Dyslexia-Smart Strategies with Russell Van Brocklen
Feb. 22, 2026

Paragraphs, Not Panic: Dyslexia-Smart Strategies with Russell Van Bro…

What if a fifth grader could turn a pile of ideas into a clear, grounded paragraph—every time—without leaning on AI? We bring back dyslexia researcher Russell Van Brocklen for part three of our series to show exactly how: sta...

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Navigating the New Realities: Unpacking VR, AR, and MR for Lasting Impact
Feb. 18, 2026

Navigating the New Realities: Unpacking VR, AR, and MR for Lasting Im…

Forget the headset hype: real learning impact starts with a clear problem, a focused outcome, and a modality that actually fits the job. We dig into how to choose between VR for safe practice, AR for in-the-flow guidance, and...

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Recent Blog Posts

AI Made Practical for Teachers and Designers with Sairam Sundaresan
March 1, 2026

AI Made Practical for Teachers and Designers with Sairam Sundaresan

AI is not a magic wand, and that clarity might be the most empowering place to begin. Throughout our conversation with AI engineering leader and author Sairam Sundaresan, we challenged the common belief that artificial intelligence can be thrown at …
Guiding the Classroom with AI Copilots
Feb. 25, 2026

Guiding the Classroom with AI Copilots

As the education landscape evolves with technology, the integration of AI tools has become increasingly significant. In this blog post, we will explore how educators can effectively utilize AI copilots as supportive allies in the learning process, e…
Paragraphs, Not Panic: Dyslexia-Smart Strategies with Russell Van Brocklen
Feb. 22, 2026

Paragraphs, Not Panic: Dyslexia-Smart Strategies with Russell Van Brocklen

Building a body paragraph sounds simple until you’re the one guiding a room full of ten-year-olds—some dyslexic, some distracted, many anxious—through the fog of ideas into a clear, grounded argument. The heart of our approach is s…

About the Host

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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.