The transition to digital learning poses challenges for educators worldwide. This course provides an evidence-based, practical guide to mastering online and blended learning design. Grounded in cognitive science, it offers educators, trainers, and digital learning professionals the skills to create engaging, efficient and effective digital learning environments. Participants will explore cognitive principles, instructional design models, and interactive teaching strategies, while gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge design techniques.
A key feature is the integration of myScripting, an open-access tool that enhances course design through visual flowcharts, metadata integration, and adaptive analytics. Aligned with leading pedagogical frameworks like constructive alignment and the ICAP model, myScripting promotes collaboration and optimises learning design. This course equips participants with relevant competencies to design high-impact digital learning experiences.Include your long course description here.
• Apply core principles of cognitive science • Design digital learning using proven strategies • Analyse educational contexts in a structured way • Define competence-oriented learning outcomes • Structure content for improved learner understanding • Evaluate learning strategies for specific contexts • Define learning organization based on learner needs • Create engaging digital learning activities • Reflect critically on educational design choices • Develop and refine scripts using myScripting • Collaborate with peers on script development • Export learning designs in multiple formats • Manage digital learning projects from start to finish
Education and Teacher Training
Claude Müller, PhD, is a professor for digital learning and Head of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). His teaching and research interests include digital learning, flexible learning, and exploratory forms of teaching and learning.
Jennifer Erlemann, MSc, is a software developer at the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). Her work focuses on the design and development of computer-based teaching and learning environments.
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