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

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.