This is an open access book. The shift from traditional teaching to digital learning presents a significant challenge for many educators. Navigating the complexities of digital course designs can often lead to suboptimal learning experiences that fail to engage learners effectively. Digital Learning Design: Designing Effective Online and Blended Learning aims to address this challenge by offering a comprehensive guide that combines cognitive science principles with practical design strategies. This book equips learning professionalsincluding trainers, teachers, and digital learning expertswith the knowledge and tools needed to create impactful and attractive online and blended learning environments to foster both meaningful engagement and knowledge retention in today's digital landscape.

This Open Access book unleashes the potential of digital learning by integrating cognitive science principles Offers a structured approach to design and deliver engaging learning experiences Explores diverse learning strategies and activities to foster interaction and deep understanding This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access

Autorentext

Claude Müller is a Professor of higher and professional education at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) and Head of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning. He holds a PhD in education and has Master's degrees in business administration and geography. His teaching and research interests include digital learning, flexible learning, and exploratory forms of teaching and learning as problem-based learning.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. Principles of Cognitive Science.- 3. Design Models.- 4. Context Analysis.- 5. Learning Organization.- 6. Content Structuring.- 7. Teaching Strategies.- 8. Learning Activities.- 9. Reflection.- 10. Glossary.- 11. Literature.