Learning Design Australia

Learning design is the practice of designing, developing and implementing learning experiences. It is an approach that considers how people learn, in order to create engaging, efficient and effective training programs that achieve specific learning outcomes.

Learning design encompasses a range of delivery methods, including:

Face-to-face training

Online learning

eLearning

Accredited training

Blended learning

Programs can range from a series of 5-minute learning ‘bites’ to a 30-minute workshop (typically with pre- and post-work) or a four-year course.

Why is learning design important?

Effective learning design results in:

Deeper understanding

Improved performance

Learning transfer and embedding

Increased learner engagement and love of learning

Achievement of goals and objectives

Increased ROI

Reduced costs

Consistent learner experience and capability development across an organisation

Improved employee retention and employee value proposition

Continuous improvement of programs through regular evaluation

Learning Design Course

In our online courses participants use the included toolkit as a self-paced resource to design and develop their own learning program. Onsite program available for organisations.

eLearning Development

Instructional Design Australia creates visually engaging and responsive eLearning. We specialise in rapid development.

Learning design process

There are a number of learning design models, including Merrill’s Principles of Instructional Design and the ADDIE Model.

The ADDIE Model follows a five-phase process:

Analyse

Firstly, Learning Designers complete a Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) to pinpoint capability gaps – knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours learners need to develop to proficiently complete tasks. They then propose potential learning solutions.

Design

Secondly, Learning Designers create a learning architecture – a sequence of learning experiences and strategies to meet the learning need and build capability. This may include a variety of delivery methods, including face-to-face workshops, coaching, self-paced learning, simulations, group work and eLearning. They create a high level design to outline the learning experiences.

Develop

The third step is the development of learning materials. This includes the session plans, workbooks, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, job aids, eLearning, program evaluation tools and any other supporting material required for the program.