Design for learning

In online environments, design for learning comes into its own. Effective learning strategies help educators feel confident that a course will deliver their objectives. We provide consultancy on how to motivate and deepen learning. We devise engaging case studies and shape introductions and accompanying exercises – the context makes all the difference between active learning and passive consuming. Whether for e-learning or blended learning, we design for messages that stick.

Authentic learning: exploring real-world challenges through collaborative learning.

Partner: The Open University

Clear Focus role: overall pedagogy, case study material, learning design, learner experience, signposting, interactivity.

Integrated media: videos slip seamlessly into an interactive map for an engaging educational quest.

Partner: The Open University

Clear Focus role: media pedagogy, video content, stills photography, style, visual effects, animations, publicity.

Social learning: discussion forums, blogs and polls empower learners to learn from each other.

Partner: OpenLearn Create

Clear Focus role: design for learning, assessing and selecting educational technologies, authoring text, signposting, style, voice, proofreading.

At Clear Focus, we offer consultancy on learning design. We listen carefully to our partners’ ideas, then we develop a detailed, costed proposal, which outlines exactly how the course will deliver its teaching. This assures educators that their course really will deliver on their learning objectives.

Our partners choose us because these proposals are innovative and distinctive, but also rooted in the realities of budget and schedule. They draw on both educational theory and academic research about what works in distance learning. Keeping learners engaged is crucial to successful online learning. We break the learning journey down into short, compelling steps which make the learner want to learn more.

Bring your story to life

Whether you’re considering a free online course or a distance learning degree, make Clear Focus your trusted partner in intelligent content creation.

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