The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Real-world applications drive students in UAB’s Learning Design and Learning Sciences master’s program

UAB faculty and staff Will Brooks, Ph.D., Heather Patterson, Ph.D., and Nikki Sarabat are members of the inaugural cohort of the Learning Design and Learning Sciences master's pro ...
Frontiers

Science Education for Global Learning: Promoting Education for Sustainable Development, Transformative Learning and Global Competence

In an increasingly complex and transforming world, education faces the challenge of preparing learners to address global and sustainability-related ...
EdSurge

Phenomena-Based Learning and 3D Science: Inspiring Curiosity and Making Sense of the World

On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly begins a science investigation called “Shadow Town.” The teacher gathers them in a circle and asks, “What causes shadows?” It’s a good question ...
Purdue University

New line of learning design and technology certification programs position educators entering new era

Lecturers. Trainers. Teachers. Development specialists. Advisors. Instructional coordinators. While educators have many names, Purdue University’s College of Education is unveiling a series of new ...