Hey everyone—Indiana University Bloomington offers a Learning Sciences, Media, and Technology Certificate, and I thought it might be relevant for those working in eLearning or building online/digital learning experiences. It include four course and is fully online.
The program is grounded in the learning sciences but very much applied to eLearning contexts—focusing on how to design experiences that actually work, not just look polished in an LMS. It emphasizes:
- designing effective, evidence-based online learning experiences
- applying learning science to eLearning and digital environments
- understanding learner engagement, motivation, and cognition online
- using media, platforms, and GenAI intentionally in course design
- developing deep knowledge of the learning sciences behind self-selected learning goals
One thing that may stand out here: the faculty have deep expertise and scholarship in eLearning, and the courses reflect that. Students don’t just learn about best practices—they experience world-class innovation in eLearning in the very courses they complete.
A few practical details:
- Fully online (built for working professionals)
- In-state tuition rates for all students
- No GRE required
- July 1 deadline for fall enrollment
- Nearly all courses are taught by tenured or tenure-track faculty
- All courses transfer to our outstanding residential MS degree, and both transfer to our residential PhD program.
If it’s relevant to your work or interests, it may be worth a look. Happy to answer questions if anyone’s curious.