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.