Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for curriculum created by CAST that is designed to minimize barriers to learning, in order to proactively meet the needs of all students. The ...

We deem someone an expert when they can apply an extensive range of experiences and knowledge to new contexts with ease. For learning designers, their knowledge will build from a base of theoretical ...

Learning designers are the backbone of remote learning, working hard to develop high-quality courses for online education. Yet, despite their critical role in online education and the rapid growth in ...

One of the most robust backward design models developed for higher education is L. Dee Fink’s integrated course design. Fink outlines a streamlined process for designing academic courses, divided into ...

Following my conviction that hiring a learning designer is the single most impactful thing any university can do to advance teaching and learning, I’d like to feature as many of these searches as ...

This graduate-level, introductory course provides an overview of the theoretical and practical foundations that inform learning, design, and technology. Course content and activities are designed to ...

Whenever someone from the learning design community moves into an institutional leadership role, I take note. In this case, the story is close to home. My friend, colleague (and new boss) Erin DeSilva ...