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ABC learning design workshop
Audience: Academic staff, Professional staff
Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026
Times: 14.00 to 15.30
Key details: A practical, activity-based workshop that takes you step by step through designing - or meaningfully redesigning - a module or course.
Target audience
This workshop is designed for academic staff involved in developing new modules or programmes, as well as those looking to refresh or redesign existing ones. It is suitable for anyone creating learning experiences at any academic level, whether delivered in person, online, or in blended formats.
Qualifications needed
None
Course pre-work
None
Course information
About the Digital Education Team
The Digital Education team supports the learning design and creation of online learning courses, including the University’s Digital PGT Programmes, St Andrews Online non-credit bearing short courses and credit-bearing micro-credentials. We take a collaborative approach to working with academic schools and units across the University to create accessible and engaging online learning experiences.
About ABC
"ABC Learning Design is a collaborative programme and module design method created at University College London (UCL) in 2015 and now used widely across the sector to help develop new programmes and review existing provision." (ABC Learning Design – Sprint design your courses and programs in just 90 minutes)
About the Workshop
This interactive workshop will guide you through designing the student journey through your module, with a strong focus on active learning and meaningful learning activities.
You will:
- Describe your course in a way that resonates with prospective students
- Identify the types of learning activities best suited to your module
- Map out a detailed, ideal version of your module
To get the most from the session, we encourage you to bring a specific module or course you would like to develop or redesign.
We will be using digital tools during the workshop, so please bring a laptop or other internet-enabled device.
Aims and objectives
After completing this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Produce a complete or near-complete outline for a specific module or course.
- Identify and apply the six ABC learning activity types to enhance interactivity in both online and in-person learning.
- Locate and access further support and resources to help them design engaging, student-centred modules.
Venue
Gateway, Seminar 4 & 5
Course provider
IELLI
Email: ielli@st-andrews.ac.uk