Expert in Learning Experience Design and Digital Pedagogy
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EdxRobyn Belair serves as Learning Designer at edX, bringing over 16 years of experience in higher education and educational technology. Her expertise spans developing online and hybrid courses for undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular focus on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and accessibility. She partners with faculty and instructional librarians to create engaging learning experiences, incorporating user experience (UX) design with pedagogical frameworks in what she terms "learning experience design" (LX). Her contributions include designing the "How to Learn Online" course at edX, where she collaborates with Dr. Nina Huntemann and Ben Piscopo to help new online learners develop effective study strategies. Beyond course development, she specializes in coaching faculty for online instruction and creating accessible learning experiences for students with cognitive disabilities.