Learning maps

A design-based approach for capacity building in tertiary online learning and teaching

Abstract

This paper addresses the importance of creating high quality and contextualized resources for capacity building of academics for online learning and teaching. Drawing on a design-based research framework, the paper presents work-in-progress learning maps. Learning maps are an increasingly popular concept and resource among learning designers which capture and organize various theories and resources for the target learners. In a climate where the tertiary sector struggles to provide quality resources and support for teaching and learning practice, we argue that the creation and implementation of learning maps poses clear advantages and a successful model for teacher capacity building, and subsequently improves student learning.