3.1 UI Overview and Terminology

Welcome to the Learning Design Studio (LDS) ! Starting with this chapter, you will begin exploring the LDS interface and features to create your own learning design. 

 Main User Interface Overview 

 

 Figure 3.1: Main User Interface 

 The main navigation items are summarized in the table below. You can find more detailed instructions for each feature in the specific tutorial chapters. 

 

 Figure 3.2: Navigation 

 

 

 

 

 Item 

 

 

 Description 

 

 

 Tutorial 

 

 

 

 1. Languages 

 

 The LDS currently supports English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. 

 

 

 N/A 

 

 

 

 2. User Guide 

 

 A simple navigation to the LDS. 

 

 

 N/A 

 

 

 

 3. My Library 

 

 You can access and manage your learning designs in one place. Create new designs, edit existing ones, and easily view designs shared with you by others. 

 

 

 Ch 4-9 

 

 

 

 4. Groups 

 

 You can create groups for your school or organization, invite members to join, and collaboratively share and co-create learning designs. 

 

 

 Ch 10 

 

 

 

 5. Notifications 

 

 You will receive a notification when there are important updates or invitations from the group. 

 

 

 N/A 

 

 

 

 6. Profile 

 

 You can update your email address and display name in the LDS. 

 

 

 N/A 

 

 

 

 

 Learning Design Interface Overview 

 When you enter the Learning Design section, the user interface is divided into three panels: 

 

 Left panel: Navigation menu 

 Middle panel: Main interface 

 Right panel: Learning Design Facilitator (LDF) and Information Window 

 

 Figure 3.3 Panel-Based Interface 

 You can drag the edge of a panel to resize it, or click the button to collapse or expand the panel.