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EDUC 281

Technology for Learners

UNITS:3
GRADING:Letter or Credit/No Credit
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

How can we use technology to improve learning? Many hope that technology will make learning easier, faster, or accessible to more learners. This course explores a variety of approaches to designing tools for learning, the theories behind them, and the research that tests their effectiveness. Strong focus on evaluating new tools for specific learners and subjects. Space is limited. Priority is given to master's students in the LDT Master's Program.

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1 Term
Seminar 1Open
ID: 28141
0 / 15 enrolled
DAYS:Tuesday
TIME:9 AM – 11:50 AM
LOCATION:20-21G
INSTRUCTOR:
Thille, Candace
3units

EDUC 281: Technology for Learners

3 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit

How can we use technology to improve learning? Many hope that technology will make learning easier, faster, or accessible to more learners. This course explores a variety of approaches to designing tools for learning, the theories behind them, and the research that tests their effectiveness. Strong focus on evaluating new tools for specific learners and subjects. Space is limited. Priority is given to master's students in the LDT Master's Program.

Offered in Autumn 2026 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Seminar — Tuesday 9:00 AM – 11:50 AM — 20-21G — Thille, Candace (Graduate)

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