Learning design guide
A collection of guides and standards for courseware production.
Programme Design Brief (PDB)
The Programme Design Brief (PDB) serves as a foundational document for guiding the development. I...
Coherence tables
A coherence table is useful for identifying appropriate credit values for learning outcomes acros...
Course level alignment (CLAT, previously Initial alignment table)
Alignment is one of the most important aspects of course design. Ensuring that assessments, conte...
Summative assessment plan
A summative assessment plan is an extension to the course description included in the approved pr...
Course mapping
A course map provides a high-level outline of a course's delivery structure for the duration of t...
Writing learning outcomes and objectives
Creating effective learning outcomes is essential for designing courses that meet educational sta...
Bloom's taxonomy
Bloom's Taxonomy, initially introduced by Benjamin Bloom in 1956, has been widely adopted as a fr...
Topic and assessment planning
A 'topic and assessment plan (T&A plan)' extends a course map by identifying the sequence of enga...
Assessment
Developing authentic and holistic assessments that reflect industry, workplace, or vocational exp...
Typography and learning design
Typography is a crucial element in learning design, significantly affecting how learners perceive...
Visual literacy
When we learn online, everything from pictures and diagrams to videos and graphics plays a big ro...
Understanding visual literacy
So, what exactly is visual literacy? It's the ability to see, understand, and make sense of visua...
Types of images
Visual assets are integral to enhancing both comprehension and engagement in online courses. Diff...
Sourcing and selecting visual assets
Choosing the right visual assets for your online course isn't just about picking the prettiest pi...
Visual literacy practices for learning designers
Enhancing your visual literacy skills isn't just about understanding visuals; it's about using th...