Overview of Course Design

Within online and blended courses, there are many aspects to think about to create effective learning experiences.  

Learning Design 

“Learning Design refers to ways in which educators can document, model, implement, store, share, adapt and reuse pedagogical ideas” (Bennett, Agostinho, & Lockyer, 2016). This includes the process of creating student learning experiences based on identified learning outcomes and empirically supported learning theories. The integration and use of technology require a thoughtful approach, as this influences the student experience.

Within this module, we will explore different a few different aspects to consider when designing your courses such as using a student-centered approach, blended learning methods, whether you use synchronous or asynchronous methods, and considerations for organizing a course.