Designing for Learning by Creating
EDU T550
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Description
How do we design learning experiences that are meaningful, engaging, and support learner agency? In T550, we explore this question through the lens of constructionism, a theory of learning that underscores the importance of personalizing, creating, sharing, and reflecting in learning experiences. The class is guided by the core tenets of constructionism, both in content and in process. You will be invited to personalize, create, share, and reflect throughout the semester, through weekly readings, reflective writing, small projects, and a term-long project. By participating in the T550 creative community, you will engage with the theory and practice of designing for learning by creating--for yourself and for others.
No prerequisites; no prior experience with constructionist approaches to learning design required. Any learner who is interested in exploring the theory and practice of learning through creating is encouraged to enroll. Auditors are not permitted. Students must attend the first class on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 to participate in this course.
For LDIT students: This course satisfies the Program Core Experience (PCE) requirement. T522 (Professor David Dockterman) and T543 (Professor Tina Grotzer) also satisfy this requirement. Students may take any one of these three courses to satisfy the PCE, and are welcome to take additional courses from these three as electives.
Class Notes
For LDIT students: This course satisfies the Program Core Experience (PCE) requirement. T522 (Professor David Dockterman) and T543 (Professor Tina Grotzer) also satisfy this requirement. Students may take any one of these three courses to satisfy the PCE, and are welcome to take additional courses from these three as electives.
