As part of the EduTech Webinar Series (Series 8) under the EduTech Symposium, a session titled “Applying Learning Design Principles for Innovative Course Design” was held on 20 February 2025 to highlight modern approaches to structuring effective, learner-centered educational programs.
The webinar featured Prof. Igor Balaban, Full Professor at FOI (Faculty of Organization and Informatics, University of Zagreb) and Head of Laboratory for Advanced Technologies in Education, as the panelist, and was moderated by Ibrahim Adam, Lecturer and Instructional Designer at the Centre for Educational Technology and Excellence (CETE).
The session provided participants with an opportunity to explore the application of learning design principles, examine course models tailored to diverse learning scenarios, and learn about the FOI Balanced Design Plan tool to streamline collaborative course creation.
The webinar formed an integral part of the pre-event activities leading up to the EduTech Symposium 2025, further strengthening the event’s focus on educational transformation, adaptive learning, and digital innovation in the Maldives. SDG Alignment: SDG 4 – Quality Education | SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals.
