Education Technology Studio
MIT's Comparative Media Studies/Writing program offers this project-based studio where students design and build new learning experiences for schools, workplaces, and informal settings. The course centers on learning science and instructional design: students work through iterative cycles of concept development, prototyping, and evaluation, applying media and technology to real educational problems. Coursework includes a mix of ongoing and newly assigned projects, giving students hands-on practice with the tools and methods used by professional instructional designers and educational technologists. Materials available through MIT OpenCourseWare typically include syllabi, project briefs, and assignment guidelines, letting a self-directed learner follow the same studio structure MIT students use. The emphasis throughout is on building and testing prototypes rather than passive lecture-watching, so learners come away with practical experience in designing, developing, and evaluating educational technology rather than just theoretical exposure to the field.