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Designing with LoveAuthor: Jackie Pelegrin
What does it take to design learning experiences that truly work? Join Jackie Pelegrin, award-winning instructional designer and Grand Canyon University (GCU) adjunct instructor, as she explores instructional design, e-learning, and AI integration. Expect actionable tips, real-world insights, and conversations with students, alumni, and industry leaders shaping the future of learning. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Myth: Technology Automatically Improves Learning
Episode 135
Wednesday, 22 July, 2026
A shiny new tool can feel like instant progress, but what if it quietly makes your course harder to learn? Jackie is tackling one of the most stubborn myths in instructional design and education: the idea that technology automatically improves learning. Whether you’re rolling out a new LMS, testing an AI content creation tool, or adding interactive features to eLearning, the real question isn’t “Is it modern?” It’s “Does it help learners do something meaningful?”Jackie breaks down why this belief sticks around, especially when organizations are pressured to look innovative. Technology is easy to point to, while the deeper work of alignment, practice, feedback, accessibility, and transfer is less visible. Jackie also brings in Richard Mayer’s multimedia learning principles to ground the conversation in what we know about cognitive load and attention. When media and interactivity add noise, learners pay the price, even if the experience looks impressive on paper.You’ll leave with a purpose-first design mindset and a set of practical questions to audit any platform, app, simulation, or AI tool before it becomes “required.” Jackie also shares a weekly myth reset challenge to review one technology-supported lesson and make one intentional adjustment, like simplifying the flow, removing an unnecessary tool, or adding clearer instructions and feedback.If you want learning technology that actually supports performance, press play, then share this with a colleague and subscribe for more myth resets. If it helps, leave a review so more instructional designers and educators can find the show.🔗 Episode LinksPlease check out the resources mentioned in the episode. Enjoy!Myth Reset Case File: Technology with PurposeMayer’s Principles of Multimedia Send Jackie a TextJoin PodMatch!Use the link to join PodMatch, a place for hosts and guests to connect.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show💟 Designing with Love + allows you to support the show by keeping the mic on and the ideas flowing. Click on the link above to provide your support.☕ Buy Me a Coffee is another way you can support the show, either as a one-time gift or through a monthly subscription. 🗣️ Want to be a guest on Designing with Love? Send Jackie Pelegrin a message on PodMatch, here: Be a guest on the show🌐 Check out the show's website here: Designing with Love📱 Send a text to the show by clicking the Send Jackie a Text link above. 👍🏼 Please make sure to like and share this episode with others. Here's to great learning!
