Learning Experience Design or Instructional Design? Which do you need to create your online learning program?
Whatever title you choose, the process has to be learner-centered to build a final product that serves your audience and your organization.
Here are a few specific aspects of a learner-centered process that I don’t cover in the video:
Deeper and broader research
– Continuously engage with end learners to understand their needs and experiences.
– Collect existing data from within your organization to inform your design.
– Spend time in publicly available sources, like topical discussion forums, where your target demographic discusses what’s important to them.
Workflows
– Establish feedback loops with a design council of representative learners that allow for regular input on small design ideas.
– Use feedback to validate your more significant program changes.
Technology
– Select technology that aligns with how learners prefer to access content and interact with each other.
– Ensure that the technology supports learners in applying what they’re learning in real-world scenarios.
Success Metrics
– Measure the immediate and long-term positive impacts on your learners’ lives.
– Consider how these impacts align with and benefit your business goals.
To sum it up, when comparing instructional design to learning experience design, it’s clear that the latter requires a more holistic and learner-focused approach.
If you want my take on LX Design vs Instructional Design, check out the video!
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