Definition of LXD
LXD, or Learning Experience Design, is a recent discipline ofeducational engineering which has its roots both in the field of design and, at the same time, in the field of apprenticeship. The LXD makes it possible to place the learner at the heart of the learning experience. In addition, the LXD is based on specific tools (visuals, Gamification, videos, infographics, animation...) respecting the learning objectives of the learner as well as his environment.
The LXD integrates several disciplines from the field of design, with disciplines from the field of learning.
On the one hand, for the field of design, the disciplines integrated into the LXD come from:
- interaction design
- user experience design
- experience design
- graphic design
- game design
On the other hand, for the field of learning, the disciplines integrated into the LXD come from:
- Education
- training and development
- cognitive psychology
- educational sciences and neurosciences
- experiential learning
The key principles of LXD
The role of the LXD is to guarantee the learner a learning experience engaging and captivating. It is based on a combination of several principles: user experience, design (therefore creative content design) and learning.
LXD: the importance of the learning experience
The LXD takes into account the human learning experience. This refers to the quality of a learner's lived experience.
Indeed, some experiences remain etched in our memories, others are quickly forgotten because they are too boring. Therefore, the LXD must allow learners to sustainably mobilize what they have learned. The health crisis has accelerated the development of e-learning and distance learning within companies. Therefore, a good LXD is capable of design experiences that the learner can identify with, and therefore that will allow them to reach their goals more quickly and effectively. The LXD should attract and motivate learners to continue their learning journey.
A human-centered learning strategy
The LXD is inspired by the principles of experiential learning (or also called experiential learning). It places people at the heart of the learning process. To do this, the LXD takes into account learners' preferences and learning methods, in particular through cognitive and psychological sciences. Identifying the needs, hopes and motivations of each of them, for example through interviews, is essential. Therefore, to enable the learner to reach their goals, the LXD must personalize their learning experience.Apprenticeship to the max. Thus, the more the learner will be affected at different levels (personal, cognitive, emotional), the more effective, sustainable and enjoyable their learning will be.
Design: the key principle of LXD
Design is a key principle that defines LXD. It should promote learning through various practical and functional characteristics, as well as aesthetic and attractive. The objective? Satisfying the needs and expectations of learners through several services used during the learning process.
The LXD respects various stages during the design of designs: brainstorming, development phase, prototyping and testing phase, modification, new design cycle... Among these steps, the implementation of tests makes it possible to assess the quality of the user experience. This step is essential and increases learners' satisfaction rate with the design created.
LXD: what you need to remember
- The learner at the heart of the learning experience
- Attractive content adapted to the learner's goals
- An optimized user experience
- Analysis of the learning environment as well as learner practices
- To generate interest and maintain the motivation
