2025/2026
Designing Learning: Principles of Instructional Design
Type:
Mago-Lego
Delivered by:
Department of Educational Programmes
Where:
Institute of Education
When:
3 module
Open to:
students of all HSE University campuses
Instructors:
Anna Gorbunova
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
Contact hours:
24
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The course “Designing Learning: Principles of Instructional Design” is intended for master’s students interested in creating effective online and blended courses. The course is taught in English and does not require prior background in pedagogy. Students will explore the foundations of instructional design, core learning theories, instructional methods, and digital tools. The course emphasizes practical application: participants will design components of educational products, consider learner motivation, and develop assessment strategies. By the end of the course, students will be able to design and adapt instructional solutions for various educational goals and contexts.
Learning Objectives
- Students will know main learning theories and principles that they will be able to apply when designing instructional elements.
- Students will develop instructional design skills using instructional design models and different methods and tools
- Students will be able to analyze and assess the efficiency of educational products
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Distinguish main learning theories and instructional design models
- Describe instructional principles
- Demonstrate application of main instructional methods
- Analyze and evaluate educational products
- Design educational products
Course Contents
- Educational technology (including digital and AI-based tools)
- Learning analytics
- Assessment
- Gamification
- Instructional media
- Motivation and engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Instructional design principles and models
- Learning theories
Interim Assessment
- 2025/2026 3rd module0.3 * Final project presentation + 0.2 * Peer-to-peer evaluation + 0.2 * Quiz + 0.3 * Seminar activity
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Instructional design, Smith, P. L., 2005
- Motivation and learning strategies for college success : a focus on self-regulated learning, Dembo, M. H., 2013
- Ten steps to complex learning : a systematic approach to four-component instructional design, Merrienboer van, J. J. G., 2013
- Trends and issues in instructional design and technology, , 2018
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Collaborative learning techniques : a handbook for college faculty, Barkley, E. F., 2005
- Learning analytics in the classroom : translating learning analytics research for teachers, , 2019
- The gamification of learning and instruction : game-based methods and strategies for training and education, Kapp, K. M., 2012