An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD) Specialization
| 📖 Title | An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD) Specialization |
| ⏳Duration | |
| 🧠Level | Beginner |
| 🔗Link to the course | https://www.coursera.org/specializations/introduction-to-learning-experience-design |
| 🏅Certificate | Yes |
An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD) Specialization is a three-course program offered by the University of Michigan on Coursera, designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in the field of learning experience design. The specialization explores the science of how people learn and equips participants with the skills to create engaging and effective learning experiences using contemporary pedagogical, technological, and research insights.
Key features of the specialization include:
Exploration of LXD as a Profession: The courses introduce the "big ideas" of learning experience design, including inclusive design principles and the role of technology in supporting diverse learners.
Theoretical Foundations: Participants learn how theories of learning and motivation, design frameworks, and learning taxonomies inform learning outcomes and course structures.
Practical Design Skills: The program covers multimedia design strategies, assessment and evaluation approaches, and ensures alignment with learning goals.
Applied Learning Projects: Learners develop a professional development plan and build a portfolio to showcase their learning design skills and competencies to professional networks.
Career Development: The courses help participants identify possible career pathways in learning experience design and provide opportunities to hear from professionals and scholars in the field.
Skills developed include brainstorming, creative thinking, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, student-centered learning, multimedia, course development, design thinking, professional development, learning theory, motivational skills, instructional design, and design strategies.
The specialization consists of three courses:
Orientation to the Profession: Covers the key components of the LXD process, inclusive design frameworks, and career pathways.
Theories and Frameworks: Focuses on analyzing learner needs, applying design taxonomies and theories, and aligning outcomes with course outlines.
Development and Evaluation: Teaches assessment development, multimedia content creation, and evaluation of learning designs.
The program is fully online, taught in English, and accessible to learners without formal prerequisites. Upon completion, participants earn a career certificate from the University of Michigan, which can be added to their LinkedIn profile or resume.
