Estimated Time
2 mins

In this module and the three that follow it, you'll be learning about how a learner's feelings, attitudes, and beliefs can impact the process of learning, and what you can do as a course designer to create a positive, effective learning experience. "Feel" is the first of the three dimensions of 2U's Learning Experience Framework, and it consists of three distinct principles:

Principle #1: Intrinsic Motivation

Principle #2: Self-regulated Learning

Principle #3: Learning Goals and Mindsets

You'll learn about each principle in more depth in following modules, but in this first section, we'll be laying the foundation. Here's what I'd like you to do:

Read through this page to familiarize yourself with what to expect
Share a personal story about a time when positive or negative feelings impacted one of your own learning experiences
If you haven't already done so, read pages 1-12 of the LXF, paying attention to the overviews of the Feel dimension
Watch a short video with additional context
Reflect on your own personal learning goals related to Feel topics
Peruse additional resources, if you'd like to learn more

Once you've completed all these activities, you should be able to:

List the three principles of the Feel dimension of the LXF
Explain how feelings can positively and negatively impact learning
Describe common emotional challenges faced by online learners