Some thoughts onLearning Design

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Hold stick near centre of its length. Moisten pointed end in mouth. Insert in tooth space, blunt end next to gum. Use gentle in-out motion."It seemed to me," said Wonko the Sane, "that any civilization that had so far lost its head as to need to include a set of detailed instructions for use in a packet of toothpicks, was no longer a civilization in which I could live and stay sane.”

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THINK!

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“It really makes you stop and think...”

How this works

This presentation has been designed to work without mediation. The temptation is to type out my own ideas about Learning Design and what I consider the role of the Learning Designer. However, I have tried my best to avoid instruction.

These are shared thoughts – not conclusions.

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What were you taught at school?

What were you taught at school?

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What did you learn at school?

Where does learning happen?

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What makes a great ‘learning environment’?

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What is the role of Learning Design?

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How does learning happen?

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What is the role of Learning Experience?

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What makes a great learning experience?

What is the role of Learning Design?

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What or who is a ‘Learning Designer’?

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