Breaking Free From Bad Course Design With Dr. Catrina Mitchum

Ever wondered why so many online courses fail to deliver meaningful learning experiences? In this enlightening conversation with Dr. Catrina Mitchum, founder of Catrina Mitchum Learning Design, we uncover the critical mistakes that derail course creators and the powerful solutions that can transform digital learning.Dr. Mitchum shares her journey from higher education professor to course design specialist, revealing how she became an "accidental instructional designer" when her community college lacked these crucial professionals. Her insights stem from both academic expertise and hands-on experience helping course creators avoid the pitfalls of poor design.Whether you're an aspiring instructional designer, a course creator looking to improve your offerings, or an educator seeking to enhance your teaching approach, this episode delivers actionable strategies to create learning experiences that truly transform knowledge into application. As Dr. Mitchum powerfully states, "Information without application is useless."🔗 Website and Social Links:Please visit Dr. Catrina Mitchum’s website and social media links below.Catrina Mitchum’s WebsiteCatrina Mitchum’s LinkedIn PageCatrina Mitchum’s YouTube Channel📢 Call to Action: Free Course Maker JumpstartThis jumpstart lets you get some initial feedback on early-stage ideas for a course without having to do a ton of work before seeing if people are interested in what you want to build. This can help you start the process in a way that feels less overwhelming.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!