EDF5768 Educational design

This unit is for current and prospective education, learning and instructional designers in university, school and workplace settings who are grappling with how best to design, facilitate and assess the use of educational technologies in teaching and learning. The unit explores theories, models and practical strategies of educational design that are drawn from cognitive and behavioural psychology, sociocultural theory and emerging forms of digital engagement. You will be immersed in a collaborative and student-centred environment as you experience, practise and critique the design of digital technologies, materials, activities and assessments. You will explore how to design for productive learning experiences that align goals, curriculum and assessments. From flipped classrooms to distributed and personal learning environments you will explore established and emerging learning designs. You will be able to choose appropriate assessment and feedback designs as well as recognise opportunities for learning analytics. You will also become familiar with the issues surrounding online designs, including ethics and considerations of access and equity.