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Conference proceeding
The seven-year itch: Are directors' and learning designers’ perceptions of the role of learning designers a marriage made in heaven?
Navigating the third space: Proceedings of the 2024 Third Space Symposium, pp.17-19
Third Space Symposium (3SS) (Online and Melbourne, Australia, 15/11/2024–01/12/2024)
27/11/2025
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Abstract
Seven years ago, Slade et al. (2018) explored learning design practices within Australian universities through the views of directors of learning and teaching centres and learning designers (LDs), revealing diverse entry pathways, professional development gaps, and evolving career aspirations. Since then, in the post-pandemic higher education landscape, the role and recognition of LDs have shifted significantly. This paper revisits these themes to examine the evolving perceptions, role complexity, and workforce management of LDs. Through a synthesis of recent empirical findings and sector developments, this study highlights ongoing challenges in role clarity, retention, and institutional positioning, proposing pathways to strengthen the LD profession amid higher education’s digital transformation.
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- Title
- The seven-year itch: Are directors' and learning designers’ perceptions of the role of learning designers a marriage made in heaven?
- Creators
- Ruth Greenaway - Southern Cross UniversityDom McGrath - The University of QueenslandChristine Slade - The University of Queensland
- Contributors
- Colin Simpson (Editor) - Deakin UniversitySharon Altena (Editor) - Queensland University of TechnologyElizabeth Black (Editor)Penny Wheeler (Editor) - University of Technology Sydney
- Publication Details
- Navigating the third space: Proceedings of the 2024 Third Space Symposium, pp.17-19
- Conference
- Third Space Symposium (3SS) (Online and Melbourne, Australia, 15/11/2024–01/12/2024)
- Publisher
- Zendodo
- Identifiers
- 991013334228802368
- Copyright
- © 2025
- Academic Unit
- Centre for Teaching and Learning
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Conference proceeding