A short presentation that shares some thoughts on Learning Design - both in and out of the classroom, using technology and the world about us.

1. Some thoughts onLearning Design 1950s cut-out teaching aids, part of D.H Stott’s Programmed Reading Kit (W&R Holmes books, Glasgow). www.benverrall.com

2. POLITE NOTICE: “I quote others only the better to express myself.” (Michel de Montaigne) I have used the work of others to help illustrate my thoughts. My intention is not to steal but to share and promote. I have provided references and links back to the original works wherever possible. Please contact me if I have failed to give due credit, and I will rectify immediately.

3. Some instructional text Hold stick near centre of its length. Moisten pointed end in mouth. Insert in tooth space, blunt end next to gum. Use gentle in-out motion. "It seemed to me," said Wonko the Sane, "that any civilization that had so far lost its head as to need to include a set of detailed instructions for use in a packet of toothpicks, was no longer a civilization in which I could live and stay sane.” Douglas Adams, So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish (1984)

4. “It really makes you stop and think...” THINK! Photo: Alegri/ 4freephotos.com

5. How this works This presentation has been designed to work without mediation. The temptation is to type out my own ideas about Learning Design and what I consider the role of the Learning Designer. However, I have tried my best to avoid instruction. These are shared thoughts – not conclusions.

6. What were you taught at school? Salvatore Vuono / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

7. What did you learn at school? What were you taught at school? Maggie Smith / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

8. Where does learning happen? Photo credits: Sura Nualpradid; smokedsalmon; sixninepixels; Arvind Balaraman; Salvatore Vuono; markuso @ www.freedigitalphotos.net

9. What makes a great ‘learning environment’? Photo: Exsodus/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net

10. What is the role of Learning Design? Photo: Michelle Meiklejohn/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net

11. How does learning happen? Photo credits:healingdream; photostock; Sujin Jetkasettakorn; Simon Howden; Master isolated image@ www.freedigitalphotos.net

12. What makes a great learning experience? What is the role of Learning Experience? Photo: Photostock / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

13. What is the role of Learning Design? Photo: Simon Howden / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

14. What or who is a ‘Learning Designer’? Photo credits: Paul Gooddy; phanlop88; Adam Hickmott; Koratmember @ www.freedigitalphotos.net

15. “I'd rather learn from one bird how to sing than teach ten thousand stars how not to dance.” (ee cummings) more thoughts: www.benverrall.com Photo: Paul Brentnall / FreeDigitalPhotos.net