Transformative Learning Design (TLD)

Overview of this Specialization

(Formerly known as "Online Learning Design") (OLE)

In this highly relevant specialization for those wanting to become Learning or Instructional Designers, you’ll learn about emerging technologies and innovative learning activities and approaches. You will build on emerging trends afforded by new media and technologies (AR/VR, AI, social media, etc) and the latest findings in learning sciences and learning experience design to design engaging online experiences for K–12, higher education, and adult learning environments, both in formal and informal settings. 

Upon completing this specialization, you'll have the skills to:

• • Move beyond traditional learning activities and technologies to create engaging, motivating learning environments

  • Develop the ideal mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning activities for any situation, drawing on best practices in the field

  • Respond effectively to the expectations of today’s learners

  • Work with educators from diverse backgrounds and in divergent settings to craft designs that meet unique needs

  • Help deliver on the promise of expanded education opportunities for diverse communities

Requirements

You will need to take 3 relevant electives for this specialization. Note that this course builds on the LTXD required course EDCT-GE 2158 Design Process for Learning** (offered in SPRING). If you are a G4L student, you will need to take Design Process for Learning as one of the 3 courses in this specialization.

See these sample electives*-- choose three electives from list, or by advisement

• • • EDCT-GE 2197 Media Practicum: Field Internship (if aligned with specialization)

    • EDCT-GE 2350 Designing Online Learning in Higher Education (offered in FALL)

    • EDCT-GE 2076 Tech Studio: Digital Skills for Learning Designers (SPRING/SUMMER)

    • EDCT-GE 2251 Introduction to Coding for Learning Designers (FALL)

    • EDCT-GE 2040 SMILES - Social Media in Learning Environments (SPRING)

    • EDCT-GE 2184 Tangibles in Teaching and Learning  (FALL)

    • EDCT- GE 2200 Media for Museums and Public Institutions (SPRING)

    • EDCT- GE  2260  Building Artificial Intelligence Applications for Education 

    • Others- see Electives Airtable Database (for non-ECT courses)
      
      

 *Electives change from semester to semester. You should search ALBERT for Learning Design related courses. 

• • • ECT has identified other relevant courses outside of our program for your consideration-- visit our student-created ECT "Airtable" Electives Database (click on the "non-ECT electives tab", then 'By Specialization' for electives outside of ECT)

Supplemental learning activities and resources

Though optional, students specializing in Online Learning Design may also wish to engage in supplemental learning activities and resources and join professional organizations and communities as described below:

• • Research Internships

  • Independent Study

  • Faculty projects with an learning design focus

  • Events and Workshops (including conferences that focus on Instructional Design, Learning and Development, Learning Experience Design)

  • Learning design Thesis  

  • Career Resources page (ECT student website)