We have undertaken a survey of N = 138 and interviewed N = 15 learning designers across four countries in Australasia. In our research we have investigated who Australasian Learning Designers are in the post-pandemic era, their working conditions and their perspectives on a range of issues including career paths, key capabilities, whether LD standards are needed, role classification, challenges and opportunities as well as advice and words of wisdom for those starting out as a learning designer in universities.
We are working hard in our “spare” time to get our research shared with the community. Below is the current status of our research and planned publications.
Our planned publications
timeline: Article 1
This is the first article in a series relating to Learning Designers working in higher education institutions across Australasia. This article focuses on who Australasian learning designers are in the post-pandemic era and shares some key perspectives on their role within higher education.
timeline: Article 2
The second article explores the core competencies required of higher education learning designers as identified from the community rather than what employers request in job advertisements.
TIMELINE: ARTICLE 3
The third article in the series explores the value and impact of learning designers within higher education institutions.
Learning Designers 