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Learning Design and Technologies

EDUC-42594

Learning Design and Technologies
Prerequisite: Introduction to Instructional Design or Teaching and Learning Online | 10 Weeks
Format: Asynchronous Online with Instructor Feedback and Guidance Throughout

Technology continues to reshape how people teach, learn, and engage with content. In this course, you’ll explore the foundational theories, design models, and best practices that drive effective technology-enhanced learning experiences in both academic and corporate settings.

Course Details

You'll begin by examining how learning theories influence the integration of educational technologies—from multimedia and mobile apps to simulations, LMS platforms, and AI-powered tools. Through real-world examples, you'll explore the opportunities and challenges of using these tools to improve engagement, accessibility, and learner outcomes.
 
Rather than focusing on a specific set of tools, this course offers a critical survey of what’s available across learning environments and industries. You’ll gain insight into how instructional designers, educators, and training professionals make strategic decisions about technology use to align with learning goals. This broader view prepares you to evaluate and implement emerging solutions with flexibility, creativity, and purpose.

What You'll Learn

  • Explain how foundational learning theories support the use of educational technologies in various settings
  • Analyze the affordances and limitations of instructional technologies in both education and corporate training environments
  • Identify learning models and frameworks commonly used in tech-enhanced instructional design
  • Evaluate emerging technologies—such as mobile tools, multimedia platforms, or AI—for their pedagogical relevance
  • Examine ethical considerations related to the adoption of digital learning tools
  • Develop a strategic plan or proposal for integrating  technology in a learning context, aligned to learning goals

Course Information

Online
3.00 units
$695.00
Notes: Quarters Offered: Spring, Fall
Flexible Enrollment: This course is a Required Course for the Instructional Design Professional Certificate but is open to all students, even if you're not enrolled in the Certificate Program. 
Academic Calendar: The Academic Calendar shows the open enrollment dates and term start dates for each quarter. Courses do not necessarily start on the first day of the term.  

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This course applies to these programs

Instructional Design

Course sessions

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Section ID:

193251

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 9/26/2025
  • Early enrollment advised
  • No UCSD parking permit required
  • No visitors permitted
  • Prerequisite required

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
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Instructor: Karen Winters

Karen Winters
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