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 is reshaping how people learn, teach, and design instruction across educational environments and industry. This course offers a hands-on, strategic introduction to designing modern learning experiences with technology. Through real-world case studies, tool exploration, and a final portfolio based project, you will gain practical experience applying learning theory, design models, and technology frameworks to solve instructional challenges.
Course Details
Instead of focusing on a single platform or tool, this course provides a broad, critical survey of the digital learning ecosystem-including LMS/LXP platforms, authoring tools, delivery frameworks, collaboration technologies, and interactive media. You will learn how to evaluate and apply these tools based on learner needs, learning objectives, and instructional context.
Each week builds toward the creation of a cohesive instructional design prototype. Along the way, you will explore topics such as gamification, mobile learning, social learning, interactive learning elements, and the evolving role of AI in the learning landscape. This prepares you to design learning experiences that are engaging, inclusive, and aligned to strategic goals.
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
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.
