The Learning Research Digest vol. 23

👋 Hello, fellow Learning Scientists!

Welcome to the August 2024 edition of the Learning Science Digest.

This month we've seen several fascinating research papers published, including significant developments in the use of AI for instructional design and evolving perspectives on teaching practices in the AI era.

🔥 Hot Off the Research Press This Month

MOOC Discussion Forum Design: An analysis of how MOOC discussion forums are designed to facilitate meaningful student interactions and social knowledge construction.

AI-Generated Instructional Design: An investigation into whether ChatGPT can successfully complete graduate-level instructional design assignments, with implications for teaching practices.

Classroom Teaching Skills Module: Confirmation that applying the ADDIE model to design a module enhances learner achievement.

Speculative Instructional Design: An exploration of a new, innovative approach to learning design which uses speculative methods and “practicescapes“ to enhance learning design projects.

Blended Learning in Higher Education: A study on implementing blended learning in higher education, focusing on challenges and success factors.

Let's dive in! 🚀