The ID and the Ego

A note from Brandon: This is one of the episodes recorded pre-hiatus and likely contains some dated references, however, I wanted to release it as authentically as possible. Enjoy!Keywordslecture capture, multimedia learning, cognitive load, active learning, video in education, instructional design, student engagement, educational technology, accessibility, teaching methodsSummaryIn this conversation, the hosts discuss the effectiveness of lecture capture in education, exploring its limitations and presenting alternatives that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. They delve into cognitive load theory, the importance of active learning, and the role of multimedia in education. The discussion emphasizes the need for intentional planning in video production, accessibility considerations, and the integration of technology to foster a more interactive learning environment.TakeawaysLecture capture can be less effective than active learning methods.Cognitive load theory suggests that learners can only process a limited amount of information at once.Micro lectures and pre-recorded videos can enhance learning by condensing information.Engaging students through interactive methods is crucial for effective learning.Accessibility in video content is essential for all learners.Planning and structuring videos can reduce anxiety for instructors.Using technology effectively can enhance student engagement.Active learning promotes better retention of information.Video should be used as a tool to complement teaching, not replace it.Don't aim for perfection; focus on clarity and engagement.TitlesRethinking Lecture Capture: Alternatives for Effective LearningThe Power of Video in Education: Enhancing EngagementSound bites"Lecture capture lacks interactivity.""Be intentional about your videos.""Plan your videos to reduce anxiety."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Technical Setup01:52 Exploring Lecture Capture11:44 Alternatives to Lecture Capture17:06 Defining Lecture Capture22:43 The Case Against Lecture Capture34:42 Cognitive Load and Active Learning40:28 Social Construction of Knowledge47:07 The Impact of Irrelevant Information on Learning49:26 Understanding Synchronous vs Asynchronous Learning53:04 Challenges of Traditional Lecture Capture55:28 The Debate: Clark vs Kozma on Media and Learning59:01 Barriers to Effective Video Instruction01:03:23 The Passive Nature of Lecture Capture01:08:37 Innovative Presentation Formats: Pecha Kucha and Ignite Talks01:15:36 Engaging Students through Speed Geeking01:19:19 Tools for Effective Video Lectures01:27:22 Closing Thoughts on Video Instruction

Keywordspodcast, education, AI, instructional design, accessibility, ethics, learning experience design, technology, higher education, updatesSummaryIn this episode, Brandon and Rebecca reconnect after a long hiatus to share updates on their professional lives, discuss the evolving landscape of instructional design, and delve into the implications of AI in education. They explore the transition from traditional instructional design to learning experience design, the challenges of accessibility in AI, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI usage in educational settings. The conversation highlights the importance of critical thinking and engagement with material, as well as the need for collaboration in developing ethical AI practices. They also touch on the tools and technologies they are currently exploring to enhance learning experiences.TakeawaysIt's been about four and a half years since the last episode.Rebecca has experienced significant changes in her professional life.The shift from instructional design to learning experience design is underway.AI is a hot topic in higher education, especially regarding accessibility.Accessibility challenges persist in AI-generated content.Ethical considerations in AI usage are crucial for educators.Collaboration is key in developing AI policies in education.Critical thinking is essential when using AI tools.The importance of engaging deeply with educational material is emphasized.Brandon is exploring new technologies to enhance learning experiences.Chapters00:00 Welcome Back and Updates02:56 Shifts in Instructional Design05:53 Accessibility and AI in Education08:40 Refocusing Efforts and Team Dynamics11:45 Open Source Tools and Collaboration14:36 AI's Role in Accessibility17:35 Exploring AI's Impact on Representation20:13 Tools for Enhancing Accessibility23:12 Comparing AI Tools and Their Outputs28:35 Navigating Ethical AI Usage34:01 Collaborative Understanding of AI in Education44:36 Innovations in AI Tools for Educators53:41 The Future of AI in Educational PracticesShow Notes and ResourcesLomellini, A., Reese, R. M., & Grennell, K. (2023). The Imperfection of Accessibility in Instructional Design: An Ethical Dilemma. Applied Ethics for Instructional Design and Technology: Design, Decision Making, and Contemporary Issues. https://doi.org/10.59668/270.17103Dousay, T. A., Reese, R. M., & Asino, T. I. (2025). Guest Editors' Introduction: AECT24: Framing the Future of Learning and Technology. The Journal of Applied Instructional Design: May 2025, 14(2). https://doi.org/10.59668/2222.21454Cornell University webpage - AI and AccessibilityGoldenthal, E., Park, J., Liu, S. X., Mieczkowski, H., & Hancock, J. T. (2021). Not all AI are equal: Exploring the accessibility of AI-mediated communication technology. Computers in Human Behavior, 125, 106975. Image accessibility creator for creating atl text for images.

This one has been a long time in the making (literally). We are so happy to welcome Dr. Barbara Lockee to The ID and the Ego to talk a bit about interaction. Instructional designers always ask faculty to account for and increase the interaction in their courses, but what does that really mean for instruction? From discussion boards to erm...sheep husbandry, we cover the gamut of interaction possibilities and why you might want to take a minute to think about your next course design or conversation with a faculty member. Please support our podcast with reviews and ratings, suggestions to our form (below) or email address, or by using our listener support link on our Anchor page.] Show Notes The ID and the Ego Form for All Your Needs (Comments, Suggestions, etc…) Asynchronous Classes Must Be The Last Resort For Professors Project Outbreak Slides and Description Articles with/by Barb: The Difference Between Emergency Remote Teaching and Online Learning A couple of my fave articles about interaction that I’ve drawn from are: Anderson, T. (2003). Getting the Mix Right Again: An Updated and Theoretical Rationale for Interaction. The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v4i2.149 Gavora, M., & Hannafin, M. (1993). Interaction strategies and emerging technologies. ERIC Document ED363276. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED363276.pdf A few sources of inspiration for pedagogical interaction: Shank, P. (2011). Ideas for synchronous and social learning. (Chapter 3). The online learning idea book (Vol. 2). O'Reilly Safari Learning Platform: Academic edition. Cyrs, T. E., & Conway, E. D. (1997). Engaging students at field sites: Activities and exercises (pp. 143-177). In Teaching at a distance with the merging technologies: An instructional systems approach. Center for Educational Development.

Hello again everyone! After an unplanned hiatus due to workload and personal events, we are BACK. This episode we're talking about trust. How do you define trust in a professional relationship as an ID? What does it mean to your work and the courses you build and design with subject matter experts and faculty members? Does it really matter that much? The editor of the new book The Learner-Centered Instructional Designer, Jerod Quinn, joins us to drop some knowledge on why trust is a cornerstone of any project you undertake in this field. Show Notes The Learner-Centered Instructional Designer: https://styluspub.presswarehouse.com/browse/book/9781642670417/The-Learner-Centered-Instructional-Designer Discount Code for TIDE Listeners: LCID30 (30% off and free shipping) Intentional Futures, 2016: https://intentionalfutures.com/static/instructional-design-in-higher-education-report-5129d9d1e6c988c254567f91f3ab0d2c.pdf Most thoughtful (and inoffensive) summary on why learning styles are a myth: https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/learning-styles-preferences/ How to get hold of Jerod: [email protected] and @jquinnID

For the first time in the history of this podcast, I am not running behind! In this episode, Rebecca sings and Brandon struggles to form a cohesive thought. We're talking about building relationships during your career! Our focus in this episode is the mentor/mentee relationship where Dr. Reese and I both have a little bit of experience (and a lot of that experience in common...). From seeking out a mentor to being one yourself and why mentoring is an important aspect of instructional design and technology, we cover as much as we can in our short time together. Listen, share, rate and review, and if you like what you hear, consider supporting our podcast so we can continue to make great content. Recorded on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2021 - Martin Luther King, Jr. will always live in history as one of the most influential civil rights activists in the United States. He was a leader in the movement to end racial segregation and his achievements transcend time. On the day of this recording, we celebrate MLK day as a reminder to have gratitude for his accomplishments for our country and world. This day we are reminded once again of the struggles many Black Americans faced and continue to face today. It is seen as a day to promote equal rights for all Americans and should be celebrated every day.  Please read the open letter written by Theodosia Cook (University of Colorado's Chief Diversity Officer) to Dr. King. Show Notes Sea Shanties - Moby Duck, from Cures What Ails Ya by The Longest Johns AECT divisions

On this episode, Brandon says "uh" for the 100,000th time since starting the podcast! But really, we're talking communities of practice. I have four very special guests from Pedagome, a community of practice grown organically by some excellent women in the field of instructional design. On the podcast are Susannah Simmons, an Online Learning Experience Designer at Colorado School of Mines; Lainie Hoffman, a Senior Instructional Designer at University of Colorado; La Dawna Minnis, a Lead Instructional Designer at University of California Irvine; and Laura Widenor, an Instructional Designer at Kansas State University. All four have been integral to the growth and development of Pedagome and share their insight about the community itself as well as on communities of practice. Join us for the first panel discussion we've ever had and a truly interesting discussion! If you're interested in joining the community, visit the Pedagome website and start your journey!

The first episode of the new year! Happy new year to everyone and we have a great conversation with Shea Swauger to start out 2021. We're covering the iniquities of proctoring and how those affect students and institutions. This is a long episode at around 90 minutes, but I tried to break it up into bite-size segments. This topic is insanely pertinent as we march toward the start of another semester that's likely to be remote learning for just about everyone, so have a listen and please, please share with your friends, colleagues, and faculty members who might benefit from a deep dive into why proctoring promotes discrimination. Show notes below! Online proctoring is surging during COVID-19 Online proctoring platforms claim to prevent cheating. But at what cost? But What If They Cheat? Giving Non-Proctored Online Assessments The Best Ways to Prevent Cheating in College The Impact of Honor Codes and Perceptions of Cheating on Academic Cheating Behaviors, Especially for MBA Bound Undergraduates Why Honor Codes Reduce Student Cheating Exam Surveillance Tools Monitor, Record Students During Tests Facial-recognition systems misidentified people of color more often than white people, according to a federal study The Best Algorithms Still Struggle to Recognize Black Faces Facial-Recognition Software Might Have a Racial Bias Problem Ed-Tech Specialist Fights Proctorio Lawsuit Woman says she was subjected to hijab screening before exam How to Assess Higher-Order Thinking Skills in Your Classroom How to Make Authentic Research Experiences Widely Available Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences: Current knowledge and future directions Erin L. Dolan Texas Institute for Disc Authors: Michelle Alexander Safiya Noble Ruha Benjamin Anna Lauren Hoffmann

In this episode, Rebecca gets impatient and Brandon thinks everything is interesting. I haven't entirely managed my commitment of bi-weekly episodes, but we're coming up on the end of the year and Rebecca wanted to provide a quick wrap on the year with some of our favorites. We cover IDT articles, books for work and pleasure, podcasts, movies, TV, and more. We have a lot of great shows lined up for the new year and we will be back in early January. Please rate and review our show and send us show ideas, feedback, guest connections, fan mail, hate mail, whatever you please. Happy Holidays! Articles: Burned Out: Stories of Compassion Fatigue - Patrice Prusko and Whitney Kilgore  The Emerging Story of Burnout in Educational Design How to Be an Antiracist Educator: An Interview With Ibram X. Kendi How Automated Test Proctoring Software Discriminates Against Disabled Students by Lydia X. Z. Brown Designing Forward - Barbara Lockee Authentic Language Learning through Telecollaboration in Online Courses - Crystal Marull and Swapna Kumar Books: Reach Everyone, Teach Everyone - Thomas J. Tobin and Kirsten T. Behling Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat - Samin Nosrat The Passion Paradox by Brad Stulberg Hell Divers Series - Nicholas Sansbury Smith A Wizard of Earthsea: The Earthsea Cycle Book 1 - Ursula K. LeGuin Speech Sounds - Octavia Butler Podcasts: Behind the Police - Robert Evans and Propaganda Ear Hustle - Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods Cabinet of Curiosities - Aaron Mahnke It’s Been a Minute - Sam Sanders ('Model Minority' Stereotype ep) Movies: Midsommar, Hereditary, The Call TV/Web: Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, The Midnight Gospel, Kingdom, Dark, The Expanse

We're talking project management this week! There's a lot of ground to cover and this is a fairly long episode, but if you have ever had to deal with a project that seems never-ending or have looked at a contract that boggles the mind, this episode is for you! Check out the resources below for more information. Project Management Absolute Beginner’s Guide by Greg Horine Project Management for Instructional Designers PMI: What is Project Management? Wrike: The Top Project Management Methodologies Notion The Project Management Triangle

We're back again! This week I'm excited to share a conversation with our friend Shea Swauger about the prison to school pipeline of ed tech. We delve into a few topics surrounding the two-way commerce of discrimination in education, from the intentional to the unintentional. The idea of the school to prison pipeline, a concept of how certain policies (see: zero tolerance) interfere with the education of students of color and put them on the path to incarceration, but schools also import technology and policies developed or perfected in prisons into their classrooms and courses. This is a difficult -- but extremely important -- topic that Shea was kind enough to discuss with us. The show notes this week are copious with an amazing amount of resources, so please, dive in! Show Notes Shea Swauger | libraries | technology | equity | education Shea Swauger Presentation: The Prison to School Pipeline of EdTech Michel Foucault (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)  National Conference of State Legislatures: Felon Voting Rights NPR: Florida Republicans Target Efforts To Help Felons Vote Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping EdSurge: New Ownership for an LMS Giant: Private Equity Firm to Buy Instructure for $2 Billion The New York Times: The 1619 Project The New York Times: Why American Prisons Owe Their Cruelty to Slavery Adam Ruins Everything: Episode 16: The Failure of the War on Drugs Netflix: I Am Not Your Negro The OWL at Purdue: Critical Race Theory in Writing and Literature Vox: Intersectionality, Explained For more information on Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality, Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw is a prominent author with several works available on these topics. UC Davis: Privacy Considerations for Remote Proctoring Technology Temple University: Proctorio Best Practices for a Smooth Final Exam Inside Higher Ed: Drowned Bunnies: Part 2