What is a Learning Design Bootcamp?
Hello there, I'm Tony from Ding. If you're serious about becoming a better learning designer, our bootcamp is just what you need. I'll guide you through six modules incorporating 30 lessons, 12 activities and six assignments.
You'll complete 12 activities and six assignments, and you'll receive personalised feedback on every one. By the end of the course, you'll be a learning design superstar!
Here's a 1-minute summary...
Example Curriculum
- 1.1 Introduction to Module 1 (4:52)
- 1.2 The power of empathy in Learning Design (3:00 read)
- 1.3 Activity: Complete the Alexander Framework (1:41)
- 1.4 Who are your learners? (3:41)
- 1.5 What are learner personas? (5:00 read)
- 1.6 Activity: Create learner personas for your course (3:58)
- 1.7 Module 1 assignment (1:54)
- 2.1 Introduction to Module 2 (2:28)
- 2.2 Common problems with learning outcomes (4:27)
- 2.3 Activity 1: Rewrite learning outcomes using Bloom's Taxonomy (1:22)
- 2.4: Recap activity (3:56)
- 2.5 Writing a rubric (3:40)
- 2.6 Activity 2: write learning outcomes (2:37)
- 2.7 Creating grade descriptors (4:06)
- 2.8 Module 2 assignment (1:56)
- 3.1 Module 3 introduction (4:22)
- 3.2 Activity 1: Identify the barriers (1:41)
- 3.3 Summary of key barriers to learning (4:24)
- 3.4 Helping learners see themselves in the curriculum (4:00 read)
- 3.5 Producing inclusive content (7:43)
- 3.6 Activity 2: Create an inclusive presentation (3:32)
- 3.7 Protected characteristics, and a bad brief (4:02)
- 3.8 Module 3 assignment (1:54)
- 4.1 Module introduction (3:41)
- 4.2 Focus on what learners do (4:00 read)
- 4.3 Activity 1: Apply thinking tools (1:41)
- 4.4 Facilitating active learning (3:46)
- 4.5 Facilitating imagination (5:00 read)
- 4.6 Activity 2: Create a scenario (2:25)
- 4.7 Facilitating relationships with SMEs (5:09)
- 4.8 Module 4 assignment (4:58)
- 5.1 Module 5 introduction (3:12)
- 5.2 Minimising barriers to learning with technology (5:00 read)
- 5.3 Activity 1: Use Ding's shape sorter (2:18)
- 5.4 Which aspect of learning are you trying to enhance? (3:39)
- 5.5 Using tech to produce accountability and attentiveness (5:00 read)
- 5.6 Activity 2: Evaluate your use of technology (1:51)
- 5.7 Constructing a seamless learning journey (4:21)
- 5.8 Module 5 assignment (2:18)
- 6.1 Module 6 introduction (8:29)
- 6.2 What is a learning community? (3:00 read)
- 6.3 Activity 1: Identify your communities (3:06)
- 6.4 9 common worries about learning communities (5:00 read)
- 6.5 Scoping a learning community (9:04)
- 6.6 Managing a learning community (6:30)
- 6.7 Activity 2: Scope and plan your own community (3:45)
- 6.8 Time to reflect (1:50)
- 6.9 Go forth and design! (2:12)
What will you learn?
How to write clear learning outcomes
How to develop learner personas
How to develop inclusive learning resources
How to sequence learning activities and experiences
to develop a coherent learning journey
How to use accountability to drive engagement
How to design seamless learning experiences across multiple touchpoints
Your facilitator is
Dr Tony Reeves
Tony is a creative educator and learning designer with a PhD in technology enhanced learning. He works with individuals, teams and organisations to design and develop transformative learning programmes.
And according to his students he's also a nice chap.