Design for Learning: UX in Online Teaching

Design for Learning: UX in Online Teaching

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11 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

11 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Learner-centered design focused on clarity, equity, and engagement
Practical strategies for text, video, and webinar-based instruction
Tools for evaluating and improving digital learning outcomes

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11 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 11 modules in this course

In today’s digital-first educational landscape, creating engaging and effective online learning experiences is essential. This course teaches learner-centered design principles that shape clear, inclusive, and impactful digital instruction—skills highly sought after in education, training, and edtech industries.

You’ll learn how to apply cognitive learning principles, structure content for multiple formats (text, video, webinar), and adapt digital instruction to meet diverse learner needs. Whether you're designing new courses or improving existing ones, this course empowers you to create meaningful and measurable learning experiences. What sets this course apart is its practical, real-world approach to digital learning design. You’ll explore not just the "why" behind learning theories, but also the "how" of applying them in real teaching scenarios, with tools to evaluate success. This course is ideal for educators, instructional designers, content developers, and learning experience professionals. While prior experience in creating or delivering educational content is helpful, no technical background is required. Copyright © 2023 Jenae Cohn and Michael Greer. All rights reserved. Originally published by Rosenfeld Media, LLC. This course edition is published by Packt Publishing under license from Rosenfeld Media LLC. No part of this material may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise—without prior written permission from the author or the publisher.

In this section, we will explore online learning's evolution, convert historical milestones into learner-centered design strategies, and apply three-dimensional analysis of skills, motivation, and context to build transparent, engaging experiences.

What's included

2 videos4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we will map learner personas using design thinking, design targeted surveys capturing demographics, motivations, and expectations, and employ focus groups to validate assumptions, ensuring data-driven, learner-aligned content.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we will discover how to uncover learner challenges, set clear endpoints, write motivating goals, and craft navigational landmarks that keep online participants focused and progressing.

What's included

1 video6 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Setting the Foundation - Overview Video 1 minute

6 readings Total 60 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Quick Start: Ask Questions to Identify Problems 10 minutes
Create Your Learning Goals 10 minutes
Creating Course Landmarks 10 minutes
Create Themes for Each Section 10 minutes
Keeping Track of Success 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Foundations of Effective eLearning Design 10 minutes

In this section, we will design learner-centered virtual spaces by aligning tasks with purpose, media and modality, and critically integrating immersive technologies to enhance agency, engagement, and educational outcomes.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we will design learner-focused instructional texts by linking content to learner intentions, using plain language, chunking information, and applying repetition and layout techniques to reinforce comprehension and retention.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we will explore designing concise, context-aware instructional videos, aligning them with course rhythm, and deciding when video surpasses other media to sustain learner engagement and streamline production.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

In this section, we will map a complete video production workflow, compare slideware, drag-and-drop and consumer editors, and integrate narration, music, captions and descriptions to create polished, accessible content.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we will design outcome focused webinar plans, integrate polls, chat, and question and answer segments, then analyze engagement data to iteratively refine and energize future live sessions.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Facilitating Live Webinar Presentations - Overview Video 1 minute

5 readings Total 50 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
What Makes a Webinar Unique 10 minutes
Creating an Engaging Webinar 10 minutes
Creating Webinar Materials 10 minutes
Rehearsing Your Webinar 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Mastering Webinar Presentation Skills 10 minutes

In this section, we strengthen online social presence by designing welcoming meet-and-greet spaces and periodic check-ins, then analyze learner feedback to adapt community support responsively, sustaining engagement and deeper cognition.

What's included

1 video6 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Building Connections Among Learners - Overview Video 1 minute

6 readings Total 60 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Create a Safe and Brave Environment 10 minutes
Building Connections Over Time 10 minutes
The Quick Email Check-In 10 minutes
Bring Your World To Others 10 minutes
Keeping Communities Strong 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Navigating Community Dynamics in Online Education 10 minutes

In this section, we will design low-stakes assessments that deliver automated feedback and analyze quiz analytics to improve support. Learners track mastery with less stress while instructors scale assistance efficiently.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we will design feedback surveys, mine platform data, and turn learner reflections into evidence-based review memos that guide iterative, learner-centered course improvements.