Face to-Face and Online Learning: Some Reflections on Learner-Centered Learning

This paper aims to present the reflections of the authors on how they design and manage courses for face-to-face and online programs for graduate students. Using the principles of learning-centered design, they revisited how they organized and managed their courses. Designing and managing courses consider various aspects such as: the flexibility of the content of the course; the use of technology; the learner support and environment; and the design of assessments. They concluded that although the approach and strategies between face-to-face and online courses may be different, it is always important to consider the profile of the learners and cater to their needs. Moreover, they also recognize that technology plays an important role in designing learner-centered courses. They recommend that digital skills of educators should be further developed to enable them to design and manage learner-centered courses.