About
Our Genesis
The Learning Lab Collective was born out of a simple but powerful realization: there is an untapped wealth of knowledge, creativity, and capability among instructional designers and educational researchers who work outside traditional academic settings. We understood that if given the right platform, this community could engage in robust research projects that innovate and challenge the status quo in educational practice.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower instructional designers, educational technology enthusiasts, and researchers to collaborate, innovate, and publish. We aim to create a nurturing environment where members can engage in meaningful research, learn from one another, and contribute to advancing the field of instructional design and educational technology.
Why We Exist
We recognized a gap in the research ecosystem where freelance professionals, independent consultants, and others without academic affiliations often find it challenging to gain access to research resources, collaborators, and publication outlets. The Learning Lab Collective fills this gap, providing a rich platform for innovation and discovery, regardless of your professional setting.
How We Operate
We work as a decentralized but tightly-knit community of professionals committed to research excellence. Members are encouraged to propose and lead their research projects, join existing initiatives, and collaborate across disciplines. With the collective efforts of our members, we aim to produce research that is both practically relevant and academically rigorous.
Our Future
As we grow, we are continuously seeking to forge partnerships with academic institutions, EdTech startups, and reputable journals to expand our reach and impact. We envision a future where the Learning Lab Collective becomes a recognized thought leader and research hub in the realms of instructional design and educational technology.
