Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology
Duration
Minimum of 18 months (full-time); maximum of 36 months (part-time) Years
Mode of study
Online
Academic school
School of EducationProgramme overview
Designed to develop advanced competencies in learning design, educational technology, digital pedagogy and technology-enhanced instruction. The programme equips education professionals, instructional designers, trainers and researchers with the expertise to design, implement and evaluate innovative, accessible and competency-based learning experiences. It emphasises learning analytics, artificial intelligence in education, digital content development, online learning environments and evidence-based instructional strategies to improve learner engagement and educational outcomes.
Expected outcomes
PLO1: Demonstrate capacity in constructively aligning the components of Learning design in online course design, facilitation and assessment.
PLO2: Critically analyze the process of selecting and integrating appropriate educational technologies to support diverse Learning designs, facilitation and assessments in Competence Based Curriculum (CBC) instructional settings.
PLO3: Utilize various educational technologies to support diverse learning design, facilitation, and assessments in CBC and Community service learning (CSL).
PLO4: Creatively develop open minded in evaluating educational technologies for their effectiveness in diverse digital learning and community services.
Entry requirements
A candidate must satisfy the general University admission criteria for Masters Programmes:
- A Bachelors degree in a relevant area of study or an equivalent qualification recognised by Senate.
- A Bachelors degree with at least a Pass or an equivalent qualification recognized by Senate and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma from the Open University of Kenya or an institution recognized by Senate.
Programme structure
The MLDT program is designed to take a period of eighteen (18) months: a minimum of eighteen (18) months for full-time studies and a maximum of thirty-six (36) months for part-time students. The first year of the course is spent on course work and research/project proposal development, and the second year on field work and thesis/project writing. The programme consists of the prescribed common, professional specialization, core, and elective required courses: students are required to take the entire 3 common courses, 8 specialization (core) courses, and 2 electives as a minimum requirement. The total credits for the programme are 64 (960 instructional hours). Course distribution: Year 1 - Common Courses Semester 1 (3 credits) and Semester 2 (6 credits) totalling 10 credits (135 instructional hours); Core Courses Year 1 - 4 courses each semester (16 credits each) totalling 32 credits (480 instructional hours); Electives Year 1 - Semester 2 (4 credits, 60 instructional hours); Common Course Year 2 (15 credits, 225 instructional hours); Electives Year 2 (4 credits, 60 instructional hours).
Assessment methods
All courses taken by learners shall be assessed using formative and summative assessment. There shall be Continuous Assessment Tasks, Practicum and University end-of-semester examinations. Each course shall be examined by continuous assessment tasks consisting of seminar papers/project reports, assignments, term papers and written tests which account for 70% of the total mark in that course and 30% from the end-of- semester exams. The pass mark in each course (continuous assessment and the written exam) shall be 50%. Candidates must pass in all papers before they proceed to the next year of study. A candidate who fails not more than three (3) courses for the entire study programme shall be allowed to retake the examination at a fee as prescribed by Senate from time to time; the maximum mark for any retake examination shall be 50% and shall not include continuous assessment tasks.
Under exceptional circumstances such as medical or compassionate grounds, supported by written evidence, special examinations may be held for the candidate. Examinations shall be conducted at the University or University-approved centre. Each course taught during a semester shall be examined at the end of the semester, with the duration of each examination paper being four (4) hours. The candidate is expected to write and orally defend a thesis in the relevant discipline resulting from independent research as a pre-condition for graduation and must pass all units in the course work before proceeding with the research and thesis. Grading system:
a) A (75-100) Excellent;
b) B (65-74) Very Good;
c) C (55-64) Good;
d) D (50-54) Pass;
e) F (Below 50) Re-attempt.
Global careers
- Learning Design Specialist
- Instructional Designer
- Educational Technology Specialist
- E-Learning Manager
- Learning Experience Designer
- Digital Learning Consultant
- Learning Analytics Specialist
- Curriculum Developer
- Educational Technology Researcher
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Typical duration
Delivery mode
Online
Accreditation info
Fully accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and recognised globally for digital-first excellence.
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Location
Nairobi, Kenya