Learning Experience Design Foundations I

Learning Experience Design Foundations I provides an introduction to the field of learning experience design (LxD) and the role of the learning experience designer, which combines best practices from the fields of instructional design and user experience design, with the goal of creating human centered, goal-oriented learning experiences. This first of two foundational courses introduces Design Thinking and instructional design models, processes, and approaches. This course demonstrates how learning theories and instructional frameworks can be applied to facilitate deep learning, motivation, and engagement. This course also teaches the process for analyzing learners and their needs, as well as defining the instructional problem and goals. There are no prerequisites for this learning experience design course.

Official catalog text — WGU-authored.