The term learningengineering was coined more than 50 years ago by Herbert Simon, a NobelLaureate and Carnegie Mellon professor. Today there is renewed interest in thediscipline, which merges scientific methods and engineering principles withlearning. This research report, Learning Engineering: A Primer, by EllenWagner, PhD, explores how learning engineering is expected to impact L&D.
Specifically, the report explores:
- The evolving role of today’s instructionaldesigner
- A definition of learning engineering, accordingto different thought leaders
- Key players and initiatives surrounding learningengineering
- New skills required by those interested inpursuing the discipline
- Educational and enterprise opportunities
