S2.E6 | Dr. Dwayne Wood | Instructional Design that Meets the Moment
03/26/25 • 60 min
From Military Leadership to Instructional Design: Dr. Dwayne Wood on AI, Education, and Rethinking Grading
In this episode of KeyBARD, host Thembi Duncan interviews Dr. Dwayne Wood, an educator, instructional designer, and military veteran with over 22 years of experience in the U.S. Army. Now a leader in instructional design and curriculum development, Dr. Wood shares how his military background shaped his approach to education, leadership, and mentorship.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How military leadership naturally cultivates teaching skills
✅ Why Dr. Wood challenges traditional grading systems
✅ The role of AI in education and its impact on instructional design
✅ How discipline fuels innovation in learning and development
✅ Dr. Wood’s journey from the Army to instructional design
About Dr. Dwayne Wood:
Dr. Dwayne Wood is a distinguished educator, instructional designer, and curriculum developer who specializes in creating engaging learning experiences for adult learners. His expertise spans instructional design, AI in education, and innovative assessment strategies.
Want to be a guest on KeyBARD? Send Thembi a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1740803399472257afce75768
KeyBARD is produced, written, and hosted by Thembi Duncan.
Theme music by Sycho Sid.
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From Military Leadership to Instructional Design: Dr. Dwayne Wood on AI, Education, and Rethinking Grading
In this episode of KeyBARD, host Thembi Duncan interviews Dr. Dwayne Wood, an educator, instructional designer, and military veteran with over 22 years of experience in the U.S. Army. Now a leader in instructional design and curriculum development, Dr. Wood shares how his military background shaped his approach to education, leadership, and mentorship.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How military leadership naturally cultivates teaching skills
✅ Why Dr. Wood challenges traditional grading systems
✅ The role of AI in education and its impact on instructional design
✅ How discipline fuels innovation in learning and development
✅ Dr. Wood’s journey from the Army to instructional design
About Dr. Dwayne Wood:
Dr. Dwayne Wood is a distinguished educator, instructional designer, and curriculum developer who specializes in creating engaging learning experiences for adult learners. His expertise spans instructional design, AI in education, and innovative assessment strategies.
Want to be a guest on KeyBARD? Send Thembi a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1740803399472257afce75768
KeyBARD is produced, written, and hosted by Thembi Duncan.
Theme music by Sycho Sid.
Listen and Connect:
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- Instagram: @Keybard_IG
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S2.E5 | Eric Ruffin | Crafting Theatre with Love at the Root
In this episode, I sit down with acclaimed director and educator Eric Ruffin to explore the artistry, history, and purpose that fuel his work. We talk about his unexpected journey from actor, to Navy submariner, to visionary theatre director, and how his lived experiences have shaped the way he tells stories.
Eric shares his insights on:
✅ Theatre as a tool for visibility and healing
✅ The responsibility of Black artists in storytelling
✅ How directing is an act of love and transformation
✅ The power of bold design choices in theatrical worlds
✅ His dream of leading a theatre company that serves the community first
...and lots more! This was a rich, dynamic conversation about artistry, legacy, and how we shape culture through storytelling.
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S2.E7 | Keta Newborn | Faith and the Strength to Begin Again
Keta Newborn: A Life Rewritten Through Theatre
There are moments in life when everything seems set—the destination clear, the plan solid. And then, something unexpected happens, shifting everything we thought we knew. Today’s guest, Keta Newborn, knows this journey well.
After 12 years as a computer engineer, Keta faced a life-altering challenge that forced her to rethink everything. But rather than letting it define her, she found a new purpose—one rooted in storytelling, creativity, and the magic of live theatre.
In this episode, we discuss:
🎭 The unexpected turn that led her from tech to theatre
🙏 How faith and resilience shaped her artistic journey
✍🏾 The power of storytelling as a tool for healing and transformation
Grab Keta's book: So Emotional
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KeyBARD - S2.E6 | Dr. Dwayne Wood | Instructional Design that Meets the Moment
Transcript
Dr. Dwayne Wood: I fully believe any non-commissioned officer in any of the services already has a background in education. They just don't know it yet.
Thembi: Hello. Hello and welcome to KeyBARD. I'm Thembi, bringing you compelling conversations and content about technology, education, and the arts.
Instructional design is such an interesting practice. The title itself seems to be a straightforward explanation of what an instructional designer do
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