ABC Learning Design: Active, Blended, Connected and Beyond - Paperback

by Clive Young (Editor), Natasa Perovic (Editor), Leo Havemann (Editor)

A practical, step-by-step guide to the ABC Learning Design method, designed for local adaptation and readily transferable across institutions committed to educational reform.

ABC Learning Design is a popular and effective rapid design method for developing educational programs, modules, and short courses that has been widely adopted across the UK and Europe. This book introduces ABC Learning Design to a new audience, adding insights from institutions that have localised and implemented the method in diverse contexts.

Author Biography

Clive Young was the Head of the Programme Development team at University College London (UCL) until retiring in 2023. He previously held positions as a consultant, lecturer, developer, and manager at Imperial College London, the University of St Andrews, the Open University, and the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. He is the co-creator of the ABC Learning Design method. Natasa Perovic works in program and academic development at UCL. With a background in science, digital education, and teaching, she has worked in higher education for over twenty years. She is the co-creator of the ABC Learning Design method. Leo Havemann works in program and academic development at UCL, with a background in digital education, library, teaching, and technology roles. His research interests include teaching and learning, learning design, and policies and practices in open and digital higher education. Karen Shackleford-Cesare works in program and academic development, having previously worked in digital education at UCL, University of Roehampton, London, and City, St. George's, University of London. She was a lecturer at the University of the West Indies and has worked in higher education for over thirty years.