Higher Ed remains my absolute favorite space to be in because of the incredible amount of knowledge I get to help shape for learners. But there is one thing that I believe will enhance learning design in higher education - a learning design system that supports their internal process.

The role of Learning Design Systems (LDS) in higher education has become increasingly vital as institutions face complex challenges in maintaining course relevance, regulatory compliance, and learner engagement. 

I was new to the world of Instructional Design when I started at KnowledgeNow in 2022. Although I had worked in post-secondary education for more than a decade and had lots of experience with teaching and learning, some instructional design terminology and methods were new to me. If you’re interested in learning more about my journey of becoming a senior Instructional Designer (ID), read my blog post My Instructional Design Journey: Five Lessons Learned

Whether you are a contractor, a small business, or a department, managing multiple online programs or courses while maintaining consistency can be challenging. A Learning Design System (LDS) can streamline your processes, but how do you know if it’s the right solution? Use this checklist to evaluate your needs.

The first Learning Design System (LDS) has arrived, combining instructional designers, subject matter experts, and client stakeholders into a virtual collaborative environment. Designed by Canadian expert instructional designers at KnowledgeNow, eClarity is a complete Learning Design System that streamlines the process around setting learning outcomes, chunking content, managing processes, and publishing a detailed storyboard directly into a Learning Management System.