This document summarizes a learning design toolkit created by researchers to help teachers design effective learning activities. The toolkit addresses the gap between educational technology potential and how technologies are actually applied based on sound pedagogical principles. It involves reviewing learning theories, defining components of learning activities, and mapping them to real examples. The toolkit guides teachers through articulating information needs to produce lesson plans. It prompts them to consider pedagogical approaches, tasks, tools, and assessments when creating or modifying activities.

1. A Learning design toolkit for creating effective learning activities Gráinne Conole, Karen Fill and Chris Bailey University of Southampton SSeLF workshop, Southampton 21 st July 2005

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21. A Learning design toolkit for creating effective learning activities Gráinne Conole, Karen Fill and Chris Bailey University of Southampton SSeLF workshop, Southampton 21 st July 2005