Program Overview
The Learning Designer Lab is changing the paradigm of education through its highly desireable two-year program where a small cohort of participants work towards earning a M. Ed in Learning Design for a specific secondary subject-area (English, History, Math, or Science).
Coursework​
The rigorous coursework program incorporates studies in the following areas:
- Subject-Area Methods
- Learning Theory
- Cultivating Culture and
- Design Thinking
​School-Based Placement
Each semester participants will spend some time in classrooms throughout the area. The program begins with a deep dive across four grade levels and culminates in the final year with a semester-long in-classroom practicum.
​Learning Lab
​Learning Designers learn, work, and grow in a innovative, collaborative space with access to;
- classroom simulation tools
- bright, comfortable group work spaces
- cutting edge technology
Simulations
Participants will have access to a number of classroom simulation tools aimed to help build pedagogical skills in a safe environment. Some of these tools include:
- TeachLive
- SimSchool
- eTTPS
- Collaborative Lesson Cyles
​People
The Learning Designer Lab brings together people passionate about being lifelong learners and creating educational change. Participants will work with their peers in collaborative lesson cycles, mentors in guided fieldwork, and the greater community on projects and committees.
2015 Admissions Dates
Workshops & Studios​
In addition to school-based placements, Learning Designers will have the opportunity to spend time in:
- artistic workshops
- design studios
- nonprofits
- education companies
Every effort is made to meet each participants unique interest areas in placement matching.
Fall Admissions
Application Due: 10/14/15
Interview Period: 10/21/15 - 10/30/15
Selection Event Notification: 11/4/15
Selection Events: Week of 11/30/15
Decision Notification: 12/18/15
Winter Admissions
Application Due: 1/4/16
Interview Period: 1/11/16 - 1/20/16
Selection Event Notification: 1/25/16
Selection Events: Week of 2/22/16
Decision Notification: 3/7/16
