Supporting the design of online learning through use of learning designs

Abstract

The PhD study outlined in this poster addresses the need for more targeted development of university teacher's integration of digital technologies into the design of their courses in higher education. Technology use and integration in a rapidly changing environment poses a challenge for university teachers and the current use of technology in higher education falls short of expectations. It has been suggested that the problem is due to the separation of technology from both pedagogy and content knowledge (Mishra & Koehler, 2006). This study investigates the use of learning designs to support the process of designing units of study and the development of knowledge around that process. Using a multiple case study approach, the study focuses on deepening understandings of technological, pedagogical and content knowledge throughout the design process and the identification of methods to support university teachers.