WGU D291 Learning Experience Design
Foundations I (New 2026/ 2027 Update)
Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct (Verified Solutions)
What is Understanding by Design? - correct answer A planning process and structure
to guide curriculum, assessment, and instruction that focuses on teaching, and
assessing for understanding and learning transfer. (backward design)
What are the 3 stages of Understanding by Design? - correct answer 1. Identify Desired
Results
2. Determine Assessment Evidence
3. Plan Learning Experiences
A learning designer is planning for a prototype for an e-learning course. What phase of
ADDIE? - correct answer Development
How does Understanding by Design benefit learners? - correct answer Putting the
focus on the goal and learner success in demonstrating understanding.
, What is design thinking? - correct answer a human-centered approach to solving
problems
What are the 6 steps of the Design Thinking Process? - correct answer Empathize,
Define the Problem, Ideation of Solutions, Prototype, Testing Ideas, Implement the Idea
Design Thinking Process: Empathize - correct answer Better understand learners,
their needs
Design Thinking Process: Define the Problem - correct answer Create a problem
statement. Information from empathize phase is clarified into a problem statement.
(user) needs to (user's need) because (insight).
Design Thinking Process: Ideate Solutions - correct answer Generate lots of ideas,
brainstorming.
Foundations I (New 2026/ 2027 Update)
Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct (Verified Solutions)
What is Understanding by Design? - correct answer A planning process and structure
to guide curriculum, assessment, and instruction that focuses on teaching, and
assessing for understanding and learning transfer. (backward design)
What are the 3 stages of Understanding by Design? - correct answer 1. Identify Desired
Results
2. Determine Assessment Evidence
3. Plan Learning Experiences
A learning designer is planning for a prototype for an e-learning course. What phase of
ADDIE? - correct answer Development
How does Understanding by Design benefit learners? - correct answer Putting the
focus on the goal and learner success in demonstrating understanding.
, What is design thinking? - correct answer a human-centered approach to solving
problems
What are the 6 steps of the Design Thinking Process? - correct answer Empathize,
Define the Problem, Ideation of Solutions, Prototype, Testing Ideas, Implement the Idea
Design Thinking Process: Empathize - correct answer Better understand learners,
their needs
Design Thinking Process: Define the Problem - correct answer Create a problem
statement. Information from empathize phase is clarified into a problem statement.
(user) needs to (user's need) because (insight).
Design Thinking Process: Ideate Solutions - correct answer Generate lots of ideas,
brainstorming.
