The HigherID Podcast aims to create an environment of continuous growth, sharing best practices and the diverse journeys of Instructional Designers and leaders in Higher Education.
🎧 Join The HigherID Podcast for Episode 29, as we recap the highlights of Season 3! We reflect on the balance between design and management, share insights from our favorite episodes, and discuss memorable guest appearances. Plus, get a sneak peek into what’s coming in Season 4. Don't miss this wrap-up before our summer break! 🌟✨
In Episode 28 The Invisible Work of Instructional Designers, Part 2, we explore the organizational dynamics shaping our roles, how we can leverage our skills to combat invisibility and in what ways we can engage with diverse communities. Gain insights from our firsthand experiences and learn how instructional designers are recognizing their impact as changemakers. Tune in to navigate the evolving landscape of instructional design with us and share your thoughts below!
Show Notes:
In Episode 27 of the HigherID podcast, hosts Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler discuss the, sometimes, invisible work of instructional designers. In Part One of this series, they explore the dynamics of the educational ecosystem that can make instructional designers (IDs) feel unseen. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of instructional design and their journey through it. Stay tuned for Part Two where Christy and Jess reimagine IDs as changemakers in higher ed and suggest strategies to leverage ID’s skills and ultimately, their visibility.
Join us for an engaging conversation on diversity in leadership, mentorship, and technology with Dr. Cristi Ford, Vice President of Academic Affairs at D2L Brightspace. Dr. Ford shares her inspiring journey, from her early work with young individuals with autism to her current leadership roles in educational technology. Gain valuable insights into navigating challenges, fostering inclusion, and driving positive change in education. Tune in to discover how mentorship and instructional design are shaping the future of learning!
In Episode 25 Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler tackle misconceptions around project-based learning sparked by their recent portfolio sprint. What's the difference between project & problem-based learning? Where do authentic learning and cohort-based learning intersect with project-based learning? Dive deep with us as we explore definitions and examples from higher ed.
From hackathons to design challenges and course developments, we share our experiences and insights into creating meaningful learning opportunities within the framework of project-based learning. Tune in for insights as we navigate the evolving landscape of instructional design and project-based learning. Don't miss out—let's learn together!
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In Episode 24 of the HigherID Podcast, Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods take a reflective journey through their instructional designer portfolios, which haven't seen an update in over a year (or two - yikes!). Picture this: the candid exploration of what worked, what needs a refresh, and the evolution of their design skills. Brace yourselves for the cringe-worthy moments and the inspiring transformations!
But that's not all—join us for a groundbreaking announcement! We're thrilled to introduce our inaugural Portfolio Co-Working Sprint! What's a co-working sprint, you ask? Imagine three synchronous sessions designed for you to set goals, revamp your portfolio, discuss challenges, showcase your updates, and receive valuable peer feedback. In between the live sessions, you’ll chat with others in a private LinkedIn group for accountability and connection. Yes, you heard it right—it's an opportunity to level up your portfolio game, and the best part? It's completely FREE!
Excited about giving your portfolio a facelift alongside others ranging from folks transitioning into the field to industry experts? Don't miss out—sign up now using the link below and let's embark on this portfolio enhancement journey together!
Show notes:
Update your portfolio with us! Sign up for our December co-working sprint here: https://forms.gle/BvkwF5y1gD6wkA3D6
Jess’s pre-first ID job incomplete portfolio (as is - no updates yet!): https://jkatzeit.wixsite.com
Christy’s portfolio (as is - no updates yet!): www.christyjwoods.com
Instructional designers as leaders as institutional change agents article: https://er.educause.edu/articles/2023/10/instructional-designers-as-institutional-change-agents
In this episode, join Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler as they engage in a captivating conversation with Sarah Cannistra, a seasoned L&D Career and Executive Coach and the founder of The Overnight Trainer and Good Learning. This episode is a must-listen for those in who are considering a transition into the world of L&D. Sarah shares invaluable insights on developing the right mindset, unlocking the ABCDs of job search strategy, achieving career alignment, and defining your unique L&D niche. Tune in now to elevate your career in the dynamic field of Learning and Development! 🌟🎧
Show notes:
Connect with Sarah Cannistra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scannistra/
Coupon code is HIGHERID15 and it will take 15% off The L&D Career Club or any course.
Courses: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/programs
The L&D Career Club: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc
50+ L&D Roles (and Top Skills Needed to Land Them) Guide: https://green-fashion-604.myflodesk.com/3888ca2b-f21c-43c0-a7a9-b22f55a5d6e6
Good Learning Agency: https://realgoodlearning.com/
👻 In EP 22 of the HigherID Podcast, dive into spine-chilling Instructional Design (ID) Horror Stories with special guests, Heather Schneider and Brian Malone, just in time for Halloween. Heather and Brian unearth challenges, anxieties, and imposter syndrome that eLearning Designers experience every day and the strategies and perspective shifts for dealing with these horrors. We’ll talk about effective prevention and mitigation through SME and designer collaboration and tools for continuous improvement. Brian and Heather also share their Coffee Chat events through UPCEA, the online and professional education association, where you can catch more thrilling conversations like this one! Tune in to the HigherID Podcast for this Halloween special of insights and conversation.
Show Notes:
All about UPCEA: About UPCEA
UPCEA events: https://upcea.edu/events
eDC Network in UPCEA: https://upcea.edu/edesign-collaborative-network/
eDC CORe discussion forum: https://core.upcea.edu/network/edc-network
Connect with Heather Schneider on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-schneider-id/
Connect with Brian Malone on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malonebriant/
🎉 Celebrating 1 Year of the HigherID Podcast! 🎙️ Join us in Episode 21 as we celebrate our first year of podcasting. We reflect on our journey, share updates on what we’ve been up to including research and professional development, and offer a sneak peek into Season 3 with an amazing lineup of guests. Thanks for being a part of our HigherID community, and here's to another year of insightful conversations in instructional design and online learning in higher ed. 🚀🎧 #HigherIDPodcast #PodcastAnniversary #Season3HigherID
Join us in the Season 2 finale of the HigherID Podcast as we look back on an inspiring journey through the world of instructional design and online learning in higher education.
In Episode 20, "Season 2 Wrap-up: Reflecting on Season 2 of the HigherID Podcast," we celebrate the standout moments, insightful guests, and engaging discussions that made this season truly remarkable. From innovative strategies to student perspectives, we've covered it all.
But that's not all – Get ready for our upcoming project that will delve even deeper into the realm of instructional design and online learning.
Join Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler in Episode 19 of the HigherID podcast as they share a casual conversation about the captivating world of Learner Experience (LX) Design in Higher Education! Discover the shifting role of LX design, the overlap with UX Design and Instructional Design, and its impact on the continued improvement of student-centered online courses. Don't miss this engaging discussion!
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In the latest episode of the HigherID Podcast, we're thrilled to have Dr. Dawn DiPeri, Learning Passport Global Content Management Specialist at UNICEF, as our special guest. Tune in as we discuss digital accessibility, graphic design for instructional designers, humanitarian learning design, and more! Don't miss this insightful conversation with Dr. DiPeri. Listen now!
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In Episode 17 of the HigherID Podcast, A Day in the Life of an Instructional Designer: Skills, Tech, & More!, Christy and Jess delve into the fascinating world of instructional design in higher education. Join us as we explore what it's like to work as an instructional designer, our core activities, our favorite tech tools, books, and podcasts, and the resources we rely on for professional growth.
Show notes:
Check out the resources we shared during this episode (google doc)
Hi, Hola, and Hallo! Get ready for an insightful conversation on the fascinating world of multilingual instructional design! In Episode 16 of the HigherID Podcast, your hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods sat down with Andrew Thomas Tobey, a highly skilled Multilingual Instructional Designer at Educaro. Together, they dive deep into the benefits of being multilingual and how to leverage your unique language skills within the instructional design (ID) role.
Join us as Andrew and Jess share their personal journey and the invaluable experiences that shaped them as Multilingual IDs. Discover the power of language diversity in the ID field and learn how it can enhance collaboration, communication, and cultural sensitivity throughout the design process.
Whether you're a seasoned instructional designer or just starting out, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we explore the possibilities and advantages of being a Multilingual Instructional Designer and leveraging unique skills in your ID role.
Show notes:
Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn
Language Learning Resources from Andrew Thomas Tobey
Join hosts Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler in Episode 15 of the HigherID Podcast as they dive into the crucial topics of instructional design workload, self-care, and burnout. With special guest Lynn Wahl, the Director of Course Production at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, this episode is packed with career highlights, groundbreaking research, and actionable insights on creating a culture of self-care to prevent burnout in instructional design teams. Get ready to thrive and transform your approach to higher education in this captivating conversation!
Show notes:
Connect with Lynn Wahl on LinkedIn
Moving from Surviving to Thriving: Effective Practices for Addressing Self-Care and Burnout OLC Workshop Session
Next Big Idea Club Podcast
How Emotions are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett
Resilient by Rick Hanson
In Episode 14 of the HigherID Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods are joined by special guest, Dr. Blair Stamper, Instructional Designer at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, adjunct professor, public speaker, business owner, podcast host, author, and mentor. Jess and Christy explore Blair's journey as an instructional designer and entrepreneur, discussing the highlights of her multifaceted career. They also delve into the relationship between instructional design and entrepreneurship, how they complement each other and offer valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the field. Join them for an engaging conversation that combines the best of instructional design and entrepreneurship!
Show notes:
Dr. Blair Stamper’s LinkedIn
Dr. Blair Stamper’s website
The Modern Business Woman’s Journal written by Dr. Blair Stamper
Get ready for a great discussion on the hot topic of project management! In Episode 13 of the HigherID Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods talk with Dr. Jiaqi Yu, Senior Instructional Designer at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, about project management for IDs, collaborating with SMEs, and how to design and utilize research to inform best practices in the instructional design process. Jiaqi shares her experience growing as an instructional designer (ID), resources for IDs looking to grow in project management, and some tips and tricks on how to keep the course development momentum going! You’ll leave this episode feeling incredibly inspired and equipped with some amazing project management how-to’s!
Show notes:
Connect with Dr. Jiaqi Yu on LinkedIn:
In Episode 12 of the HigherID Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods have a casual conversation about ChatGPT, AI, and groundbreaking technology. Drawing upon their knowledge and experience, Christy and Jess explore the parallels between the impact of the internet's birth and the current buzz surrounding ChatGPT and the use of AI in education. They provide examples of how AI can be implemented in the classroom and used as a brainstorming tool for IDs and Faculty. Christy and Jess encourage faculty and instructional designers to take a proactive approach to AI and view ChatGPT as a tool for brainstorming and development, and something to build from, rather than something to be feared. Join Jess and Christy as they delve into the world of ChatGPT and AI in education.
Show Notes:
Nolej
Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products
eLearning Consortium of Colorado (eLCC) conference AI track
eLearning Consortium of Colorado (eLCC) conference recordings
Get ready for a very meta episode of the HigherID Podcast, because in Episode 11, co-hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods are joined by none other than William Cronje, the Program Manager and Instructional Designer at Eduflow! We are diving headfirst into the world of Social Learning, uncovering its mysteries and exploring its amazing potential for collaborative learning. But that's not all - we also discuss Eduflow Academy’s two #FREE cohort-based courses.
Will brings his expertise to the table, sharing some of the challenges and opportunities of social learning. So, if you're passionate about social learning, communities of practice, or cohort-based learning, you can't afford to miss this epic episode of the HigherID Podcast! 🎙️🎉
Connect with Will Cronje on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-cronje-95847729/
Show notes:
Eduflow: https://www.eduflow.com
Eduflow Academy: https://www.eduflow.com/academy
Join the next Instructional Design Principles for Course Creation cohort-based course: https://www.eduflow.com/academy/instructional-design-principles-for-course-creation
Join the next Designing Social Learning Experiences cohort-based course: https://www.eduflow.com/academy/designing-social-learning-experiences
About social learning and community:
https://www.learningguild.com/insights/275/creating-and-sustaining-learning-groups-and-communities-a-guide-for-beginners/?from=content&mode=filter&source=insights
About social learning in the workplace:
https://www.eduflow.com/blog/the-state-of-collaborative-learning-2022
The collaborative learning gamut
Informal and formal social learning
The community of inquiry framework
Collaborative learning:
Cooperative learning:
In Episode 10 of the HigherID Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods talk with Dr. Justin Allison, Instructional Designer at Assumption University and Adjunct Instructor at Landmark College and Jackson State University, about being a “Lone ID” and creating buy-in with faculty and other stakeholders. Justin shares his experience growing as an instructional designer (ID) and educator, resources for other “Lone ID’s” to create community and grow in their careers, and his model of creating buy-in with faculty that he has coined with the acronym “FAITH”. Whether you’re a “Lone ID” on a team of one, or an ID on a team of many, you won’t want to miss this incredible episode!
Show Notes:
Dr. Justin Allison LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinrallison/
ID2ID Community of Practice: https://www.id2id.org/
Justin’s “FAITH” acronym: F-Find allies; A-Assert yourself; I-Implement the change that you need; T-Teach others; H-Help others
We’re back for Season 2 of the HigherID Podcast! We’re your hosts, Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler and in our first episode of Season 2, we are shaping our space for 2023! In this episode, we reflect on taking time off, our current and upcoming projects, and topics we hope to see this season of HigherID. Come along on this journey with us as we kick off another great season!
Show notes:
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving by Celeste Headlee
And that’s a wrap! As they finish their first season of the HigherID Podcast, co-hosts Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler look back over the last 6 months and unpack how and why they started the HigherID Podcast in Episode 8. They reflect on how a quick idea turned into a collaborative project and share the challenges and strategies to successfully getting started and producing a podcast together, even states apart. They also review the podcast numbers, discuss what success looks like, and what the future holds for us and the HigherID Podcast.
Join us for a great conversation that reflects on risk-taking, imposter syndrome, leveraging motivation, celebrating your wins, and much more.
Update: As of 12/28/22 the HigherID Podcast has had over 1,581 listens! Thank you to everyone who listens, supports, and shares our podcast! We are grateful for you. Interested in being a guest on Season 2 of the HigherID Podcast? Send us a DM on LinkedIn! We’d love to chat with you.
In Episode 7 of the HigherID Podcast, co-hosts Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler talk with Dr. Alice Swift, a Multimedia Instructional Designer at the University of Hawai‘i System, about sketchnoting.
Alice tells us about the amazing journey that led her from the food and beverage industry to instructional design, and how she uses sketchnoting and graphic organizing as a tool to help further engage in learning. We get into what sketchnoting is, how Alice discovered it, and how IDs in and out of higher ed can use sketchnoting for notes, conferences, workshops, and team meetings.
Alice shares some great resources to get started with sketchnoting, so if you’re a creative, you will LOVE this episode. Join us for a great conversation!
Connect with Alice on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicewuswift/
Example of Sketchnotes/Graphic recordings from the University of Hawaii: https://www.uhonline.hawaii.edu/uhoic/events-page/archived-past-events/2022-uh-online-unconference/
Sketchnoting Resources:
Sketchnote Army: https://sketchnotearmy.com/
The Sketchnote Handbook by Mike Rohde: https://rohdesign.com/handbook
The Sketchnote Workbook by Mike Rohde: https://rohdesign.com/workbook
Sketchnote Camp: https://sketchnotecamp.com/
Visual Thinking and Sketchnoting Boot Camp (Udemy Course): https://www.udemy.com/course/visual-thinking-and-sketchnoting-boot-camp
Sketchnote Academy (courses): https://courses.sketchnoteacademy.com
Ditch That Textbook Sketchnote resource: https://ditchthattextbook.com/sketchnotes-a-mini-course-and-sketch50-challenges/
Some tools for Sketchnoting/Graphic recording:
Canva: https://www.canva.com/
MURAL: https://www.mural.co/
Miro: https://miro.com/
In this bonus episode of HigherID, co-hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods talk about their experiences with developing their leadership style and skills as instructional designers in higher ed. They share their journeys as women in leadership and different professional development opportunities that have impacted them. If you’re a woman in leadership, you’ll love this episode! Check out the show notes for additional resources.
Show notes:
HigherID EP4 Instructional Designers as Changemakers with Maddy Kadish: https://anchor.fm/higherid/episodes/Episode-4-Instructional-Designers-as-Changemakers-with-Maddy-Kadish--M-Ed-e1qk8a0/a-a8rl8jr
OLC IELOL (Institute for Emerging Leadership in Online Learning): https://onlinelearningconsortium.org/learn/ielol/
Dare to Lead training: https://daretolead.brenebrown.com/find-a-dare-to-lead-facilitator/
ASU Commission on the Status of Women: https://provost.asu.edu/committees/asu-commission-status-women
TH.0 Hackathons - HackHerThon: https://thpoint0.io/hackathons/iwd2023/
Books:
Becoming Hispanic-Serving Institutions by Gina Ann Garcia: https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12027/becoming-hispanic-serving-institutions
Mismatch: How Inclusion Shapes Design by Kat Holmes: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262539487/mismatch/
Design Justice: Community-Led Practices to Build the Worlds We Need by Sasha Costanza-Chock: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262043458/design-justice/
Reach Everyone, Teach Everyone by Thomas J. Tobin and Kirsten T. Behling: https://wvupressonline.com/node/757
Playing Big by Tara Mohr: https://www.taramohr.com/the-playing-big-book/
In Episode 5 of the HigherID Podcast, co-hosts Christy J. Woods and Dr. Jess Zeitler talk with Dr. Renee Bhatti-Klug, Director of International Advocacy Initiatives at Arizona State University and Founder and Consultant at Culturally Intelligent Training and Consulting (CITC), about diversity, inclusion, and cultural intelligence. She shares practical ways to foster an environment of inclusion and belonging through the cultural intelligence framework. You’re invited on this journey as we zoom in and out, from personal experiences and specific examples of inclusion and belonging to broader policies that impact the spaces where we live and learn.
Join us for a great conversation!
Connect with Dr. Renee Bhatti-Klug on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneeronikabhattiklug/
CITC (Culturally Intelligent Training and Consulting): https://www.culturallyintelligent.com/renee
Kat Holmes, Mismatch: How Inclusion Shapes Design: https://tinyurl.com/MismatchBookAmazon
Coded Bias: https://www.codedbias.com/
Ruchika Tulshyan, Inclusion on Purpose: An Intersectional Approach to Creating a Culture of Belonging at Work https://tinyurl.com/InclusionOnPurposeBookAmazon
Dolly Chugh: https://www.dollychugh.com/
Gloria Ladson-Billings, Culturally Relevant Pedagogy: Asking a Different Question: https://www.amazon.com/Culturally-Relevant-Pedagogy-Sustaining-Pedagogies/dp/0807765910
Ibram X. Kendi, How to Be an Antiracist: https://tinyurl.com/IbramXKendiBookAmazon
In Episode 4 of the HigherID Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods talk with Maddy Kadish, Director of Instructional Design at George Washington University, about Instructional Designers as leaders and changemakers in Higher Education. Maddy shares her experience and insight as an instructional designer and Director of Instructional Design.
We talk about cross-over skills between Instructional Design and leadership, the importance of authenticity, and the value of Instructional Designer experiences as goal makers, project managers, and cross-campus collaborators. Join us for a great conversation!
Connect with Maddy Kadish on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maddykadish/
Institute for Emerging Leadership in Online Learning with OLC: https://onlinelearningconsortium.org/learn/ielol/
Educause Leadership Institutes: https://events.educause.edu/educause-institute
ID2ID: https://www.educause.edu/eli/initiatives/id2id
In Episode 3 of the HigherID Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods talk with Dr. Rob Gibson, Director of Instructional Design at Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, about accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in higher ed. Rob shares his experience with accessibility services in instructional design as an instructional designer, faculty, and director of instructional design. We talk about lawsuits, certificates, and resources for folks learning to grow in design for accessibility and UDL. Listen for more!
Connect with Dr. Rob Gibson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robgibson1/
Reach Everyone, Teach Everyone Universal Design for Learning in Higher Education, by Thomas Tobin and Kirsten T. Behling: https://wvupressonline.com/node/757
Susi Miller’s Designing Accessible Learning Content: A Practical Guide to Applying best-practice Accessibility Standards to L&D Resources book: https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Accessible-Learning-Content-best-practice/dp/1789668050
Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) https://www.accessibilityassociation.org/s/certified-professional
EduPaths Accessibility training: https://www.edupaths.org/, contact edupaths@gomaisa.org to request a personal account.
CSUN Assistive Technology Conference: https://www.csun.edu/cod/conference/sessions/
ATHEN Technology Higher Education Network, Accessing Higher Ground Conference: https://accessinghigherground.org/schedule-2022/
In Episode 2 of the HigherID Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods, discuss their experiences with the three tiers of the ID2ID mentoring program (Engage, Ignite, Accelerate). ID2ID is a mentorship initiative that provides instructional designers working in higher education an opportunity to engage a community of colleagues who share the same passion for advancing teaching and learning. Interested in a mentorship? You won’t want to miss this episode!
ID2ID website: https://www.id2id.org/
Pedagogy before Technology ID2ID project (Christy J. Woods and Dr. Alice Swift): https://tinyurl.com/pedagogybeforetechnology
10 Day Accessibility Challenge by Meg Hunter and Jessica Gleason: https://tinyurl.com/chm8wcrw
Blended Course Design Workbook by Kathryn E. Linder: https://tinyurl.com/blendedcoursedesignworkbook
Intentional Tech by Derek Bruff: https://www.amazon.com/Intentional-Tech-Principles-Educational-Technology/dp/1949199150
It’s our first episode! Co-hosts Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods share their career journeys in instructional design and how they met.
Welcome to HigherID with Dr. Jess Zeitler and Christy J. Woods. The HigherID Podcast aims to create an environment of continuous growth, sharing best practices and the diverse journeys of Instructional Designers and leaders in Higher Education.
We'd like to thank Sean Peuquet for the intro music for the HigherID Podcast!