Evidence-based online content design

Andrew Shean, Bivin Sadler and Cynthia Lewis
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Andrew Shean: Penn Foster Group, USA
Bivin Sadler: Southern Methodist University, USA
Cynthia Lewis: Penn Foster Group, USA

Advances in Online Education: A Peer-Reviewed Journal, 2025, vol. 3, issue 3, 217-230

Abstract: The online learning landscape is undergoing a profound transformation driven by advancements in technology, cognitive sciences and generative AI (GenAI). This shift necessitates a move from traditional content-centred models to human-centred, active and dynamic learning experiences. To navigate this evolution, the Penn Foster Group established a Design Lab in 2023, focusing on design shifts, motivational research, personalised learning and media efficacy testing. Central to these efforts is the development of the LAADS model, which emphasises learner-centred, authentic, active, differentiated and skill-based learning. This model aims to create engaging, emotionally resonant learning experiences that foster critical thinking, creativity and a sense of accomplishment. By integrating real-world problems and offering personalised learning pathways, the LAADS model seeks to improve student outcomes and transform online education into a more meaningful and community-driven experience. The ongoing development of courses using this model on the D2L Brightspace platform aims to optimise these design principles for significant improvements in student success.

Keywords: online learning; human-centred; active learning; dynamic learning; design shifts; motivational research; personalised learning (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A2 I2 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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