Video 5: Designing Intuitive Courses for Better Learning

By Robyn Hammontree

Robyn Hammontree, Senior managing director of partnership development, Learning at Noodle, brings over 12 years of instructional design experience and 20+ years on university campuses, helping educators tackle challenges and focus on their passions.

Struggling with student questions about where to find materials or submit assignments? The problem might not be the content—it could be course design. This video explains how intuitive course design enhances learning by making navigation seamless.

By designing courses that flow naturally—like turning pages in a book—educators can improve engagement, minimize confusion, and create a more effective learning experience. That could look like limiting clicks, reducing scroll fatigue, maintaining consistent design, and providing clear instructions. A well-structured course allows students to focus on learning instead of searching for information, while also reducing instructor workload.