- What Are Design Patterns?: Design patterns are standardized solutions to common design challenges, adapted from software engineering to learning engineering. By using design patterns, learning engineers can apply proven approaches to recurring challenges, such as how to scaffold learning effectively or how to provide timely feedback.
- Benefits of Using Design Patterns: Design patterns provide a common framework that team members can refer to when discussing design solutions. This shared approach supports consistency across learning projects and facilitates collaboration between designers, developers, and learning scientists.
- Examples of Learning Design Patterns: Patterns such as “Feedback Loops” for providing iterative feedback, “Scaffolded Learning” for supporting progressive mastery, and “Gamified Motivation” for increasing learner engagement are examples of common learning design patterns. These patterns can be adapted to fit the specific context of a learning project, promoting best practices and shared understanding among team members.