Course Description
Provides an in-depth overview of learning experience (LX) design and user experience (UX) design principles to support interactive learning experiences. Emphasis is placed on conducting user testing to evaluate learning and instructional products, systems, and services. Students will explore LX and UX research as it relates to learning, design, and technology.
Athena Title
Learning Experience Design
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
- Articulate the relationship between UX design and learning design.
- Identify theoretical constructs to support UX research in learning, design, and technology contexts.
- Apply UX strategies to design learning experiences that facilitate learning and performance in various settings.
- Apply UX research methods to evaluate learning experiences.
- Utilize agile project management methods to manage the personnel, temporal, and financial resources involved in learning experience design.
- Demonstrate expertise in a range of UX skills, including wireframing, prototyping, and user testing.
Topical Outline
- Introduction to LX and UX Design, Relationship between UX Design and Learning Design, Theoretical Constructs Supporting UX in Learning, Design, and Technology Contexts
- Exploring UX and LX Research, Identifying Key Theories and Constructs, Case Studies and Applications in Learning Environments
- Principles of Effective UX Design in Learning, Developing Personas, Crafting Interactive Learning Environments
- Introduction to User Testing, Conducting User Testing for Learning and Instructional Products, Analyzing and Interpreting User Testing Results
- Overview of Agile Methods in Learning Design, Managing Personnel, Time, and Resources in LX Projects, Team Building, Maintenance, and Collaboration in Agile Environments
- Hands-on UX Skills Development, Wireframing and Prototyping for Learning Experiences, User Testing Tools, Techniques, and Best Practices, Advanced UX Techniques and Considerations
