Introduction to Learning Engineering (CMU-Africa)

Many fellows entered the program with strong technical expertise but little background in learning sciences. Without a structured foundation in instructional design, their courses risked being content-heavy but pedagogically weak. There was a clear need to build theoretical knowledge alongside practical design skills.

The Challenge

Many fellows lacked a structured foundation in learning sciences and instructional design principles.

The Process

  • Created a 3-course sequence:
    1. E-Learning Foundational Theories & Practices
    2. Designing Clear Learning Goals
    3. Designing Assessments for Learning
  • Aligned objectives with Bloom’s taxonomy and KLI framework.
  • Developed video lessons, activities, and case examples.

The Solution

An integrated course series that built theoretical foundations and practical design skills step by step.

The peak iOS mockup
Jupiter Tasks
Peach App

The Impact

The sequence significantly strengthened fellows’ instructional design capacity:

  • Improved fellows’ ability to set measurable goals and design assessments.
  • Courses became part of the LSFI core curriculum.

Reflection
This project highlighted the value of scaffolded learning and systematic design. By grounding practice in theory and progressing in structured steps, fellows gained both confidence and competence in learning engineering.