The Learning Design & Learning Sciences program prepares creative and adaptable learning scientists and designers who can transform learning in diverse contexts. Our program uniquely defines learning ...

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to enhance teaching and learning based on the science of how people learn. As an inclusive educational practice, it supports Michigan Tech’s goal of ...

One of the most robust backward design models developed for higher education is L. Dee Fink’s integrated course design. Fink outlines a streamlined process for designing academic courses, divided into ...

The Instructional Design and Development (IDD) team collaborates with instructors and staff to imagine, design, and realize ideas that transform and enhance the learning experience. The Course ...

Accessible and impactful learning experiences don’t just happen, they are intentionally designed to proactively address the needs of all learners. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an ...

Often, I hear uncertainty about the future framed as a debate around how people learn. There is ongoing speculation — by training and development experts within organizations as a conversation among ...

The Instructional Design team provides services to help faculty design quality face-to-face and online courses. Whether developing a new course or program, transitioning courses to an online format, ...

Educators may now be familiar with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education’s (ACGME) recognition of competency-based medical education through their introduction of Milestones for ...

What is considered an Active Learning Strategy? An active learning strategy is any type of activity during class (face-to-face, online, or outside of class) that engages learners in deep thought about ...

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a research-based framework for curriculum design that supports inclusive and equitable teaching. By proactively minimizing barriers to learning, UDL helps reduce ...