FORM8840

Design of Formative Experiences

This doctoral seminar examines formative education through the lenses of design thinking, developmental psychology, and the learning sciences. Through reading and discussion, and visits by guest speakers, it explores the nature of experiential and holistic learning, the impact of artificial intelligence, the relation of education and entrepreneurship, and other topics. Seminar students will themselves participate in an iterative design process, a hands-on inquiry into the role of design and innovation in the development and implementation of technology-rich formative learning experiences.

Course overview

Department
Formative Education
School
Lynch
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.10 / 5

Based on 10 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Marina Bers
    Fall 2026, Spring 2025 · Official rating 4.50/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Marina Bers · Carney Hall 306 W 10:00AM-12:20PM · Offered