This session will explore how the principles and methods of the emerging field of Learning Experience (LX) Design can positively influence Instructional Designers to adopt a more experience-based mindset in order to meet evolving standards of the higher education Instructional Design field.
This session will explore how the principles and methods of the emerging field of Learning Experience Design can positively influence Instructional Designers to adopt a more experience-based mindset in order to meet evolving standards in the Higher Education Instructional Design field. We will explore the current growing field of Learning Experience Design, the changing job titles among different sectors, and the evolving goals and identity of Instructional Design groups.
A focus on the experience of learning rather than instructional content and materials is, on the surface, a welcome change in the world of Instructional Design. For those of us in the field, innovation in the way of a change in mindset can help better clarify and improve the learning experiences for the population we are designing for. Traditional instructional design curriculum limits focus on the outcome of materials-based curriculum and products and are missing some aspects of Learning Experience (LX) design, which is seen a convergence of service design, user experience design, instructional design, and experience design.
We will touch on findings of current research being conducted at Miami University that is exploring:
- What sectors are adopting LX design and what approaches are being advocated by looking at the growth of the published literature and official conference proceedings involving LX design in recent years.
- A review of the web-based material and social media stories from experts referencing a(n) LX mindset.
- What methods and are currently ideals are currently being deployed in LX and Instructional design curriculum learning resources at universities and professional organizations.
- A comparison of current LX and Instructional Design job postings and descriptions.
- Perspectives of the LX field from interviews with professionals who hold a title of “Learning Experience Designer” and those who hire LX Designers.
- Perspectives from Higher Education Instructional Designers about the perceptions, climate, and direction of the field.