At the Learning Design Center (LDC), we design online courses that reflect the University of San Diego's commitment to academic excellence. By integrating proven instructional design methodologies with cutting-edge graphic and web design, we ensure every course meets the highest quality standards. This video provides an overview of our processes and design philosophy.
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How We Design Online Courses
The LDC provides a structured and collaborative approach to online course design, tailored to align with program and institutional goals. Our process is distinct because of its focus on learner centered outcomes, ensuring that online courses deliver the same level of excellence as traditional classroom experiences.
LDC is committed to:
- High Quality
- Collaborative Process
- Custom Media
- Continuous Improvement
- Scalability
Each course adheres to USD’s Online Course Quality Rubric, ensuring academic rigor, accessibility, and student engagement.
What Do Design Services Include?
All new course development projects have 220 hours of dedicated time from our academically qualified instructional designers and multimedia developers.
- Curriculum Mapping and Alignment
- Curriculum Design
- Interactive Learning Experiences
- Assessment Design
- Project Management
- Accessible Design
- Copyright Compliance
- Course Updates and Maintenance
Aligning courses with program learning outcomes and institutional goals.
Online Course Quality Rubric
Our Online Course Quality Rubric establishes clear standards for online course design and delivery. Developed with input from faculty across all schools, the rubric serves as both a guide for course creation and a tool for continuous quality improvement.