8 reasons to use community in learning design

8 reasons to use community in learning design

In this post, I’m going to start by looking at some of the key concepts and research that underpin effective learning communities. Then, I’ll share eight reasons why creating a community around a learning experience is a great idea.   Communities of Practice...
Minimising barriers to learning with technology

Minimising barriers to learning with technology

It’s an obvious statement, but technology can both help and hinder learning. And if we’re not careful, it can create more barriers to learning than it reduces. In this article, we’re going to look at how cognitive load affects learning, and the role...
Facilitating imagination in learning design

Facilitating imagination in learning design

If we can create an experience that enables learners to use their Imagination, they are more likely to achieve the learning outcomes. So when we’re designing a learning experience, it’s very important that learners can imagine the learning goal.  When the...
Focus on what learners do

Focus on what learners do

If we focus on what learners do, we’re more likely to design effective learning experiences.  In 1999, Professor John Biggs published an article that had a significant impact on people’s views about teaching. Biggs invited us to consider that there are three...