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Promote collaborations in online problem-based learning in a user experience design course: Educational design
1Learning Design and Technology, Wayne State University, Education Building, 5425 Gullen Mall, Detroit, MI 48202 USA.
Education and Information Technologies
|December 19, 2022
Summary
Online courses for user experience (UX) design for learning are in demand. This study found group contracts, instructor-facilitated groups, peer evaluations, and collaborative technologies enhance online problem-based learning (PBL) for UX design education.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Instructional Design
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic increased demand for learning experience and instructional designers.
- Online courses in user experience (UX) design for learning are crucial for professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on the first educational design research (EDR) cycle of an online problem-based learning (PBL) course for UX design.
- To investigate the effectiveness of group contracts and peer evaluations in promoting collaboration.
Main Methods:
- A graduate-level online problem-based course was utilized.
- Multiple datasets were collected and analyzed by two researchers.
- Group contracts, peer evaluations, and collaborative technologies were implemented.
Main Results:
- Group contracts facilitated smooth teamwork and focused collaborative learning in PBL.
- Instructor facilitation of group formation was beneficial.
- Peer evaluations improved group collaboration and monitoring.
- Collaborative technologies are essential for successful online collaboration.
Conclusions:
- The study identified key design principles for effective collaborative learning in online PBL environments.
- It offers a successful model for teaching UX design online.
- Findings contribute to the limited research on UX design for learning and suggest areas for improvement.
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