Quality learning design in four easy steps

The Australian Flexible Learning Framework recently released a Learning Design Tool which has been created to take the hassle out of learning design. This product allows users to create their own learning materials.

The Learning Design Tool allows you to save, review and modify your work; and includes a mapping feature, so you can easily see your progress through each of the four stages.

The four learning design stages are:

• Create an overview – Develop an initial plan of what you would like your learning design to achieve, including qualifications it may feed in to, which industry it will support, and the job roles the training will target.

• Describe your learners – Consider factors including age, special needs, educational background, and the reasons for training.

• Choose your learning design – Prioritise factors such as level of guidance, engagement and learner freedom in order to identify the most appropriate design.

• Finalise learning design – Follow an 11-step process to finalise your learning design, including resources, assessment and activities.

The Learning Design Tool was released as a Beta version in October 2009. This presentation will highlight the feedback received through the engagement of a global community and outline the proposed development of the final product; scheduled for release in March 2010. At the end of the session you will appreciate the rationale that supports each of the stages, understand the proposed final product and see first-hand an application that provides a framework for your learning design. This session will benefit those who produce learning design materials, provide support to a graphic design team, manage learning design projects and teachers who are required to produce their own learning materials.

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