The increasing prevalence of virtual learning environments and digital ecosystems necessitates a broader approach to instructional design—one that extends beyond traditional learning processes and integrates recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) technologies. This paper proposes a framework for instructional design that supports the creation and implementation of innovative learning solutions within digital learning ecosystems. Adopting a developmental research methodology, we build upon an existing learning prototype designed for a community-based course on cross-border product innovation between China and Europe, systematically evaluating and refining it. Data collection involves a combination of literature reviews, stakeholder interviews, and multiple focus group discussions to identify both opportunities and challenges for improving the prototype. These insights inform collaborative design workshops with experts and stakeholders, where features and activities are co-developed to leverage the affordances of digital learning ecosystems, particularly for enhancing personalisation, feedback, and learner engagement. The prototype is subsequently tested in an authentic learning environment, employing mixed methods such as surveys, learning analytics, and observational techniques to collect feedback from learners. The resulting multi-level framework addresses key dimensions of instructional design, including curriculum development, project management, and the integration of digital technologies into the learning experience. Findings highlight critical components for instructional design in community-based digital learning ecosystems, such as the importance of instructional strategies, pedagogy-driven design, and the synchronisation of learning activities. Overall, this research provides actionable guidance for practitioners and instructional designers engaging with digital learning ecosystems in higher education contexts.

Authors:
Jean-Yves Le Corre, Huyixiang Technology Management Consulting Company, China
Tianran Yin, EMLYON Business School Asia Campus, China
Jiaping Wu, IvyU Limited, Hong Kong

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Jean-Yves Le Corre is the Director of Huyixiang (Shanghai) Technology Management
Consulting Co., Ltd. and the founder and leader of the Huyi Community, an online learning community of
practice that brings together educators, practitioners, EdTech enthusiasts, and technology specialists to
develop innovative, technology-enhanced learning solutions. His interdisciplinary research focuses on
instructional design to create immersive learning experiences, particularly in business education and
advanced technology infrastructures. As a social entrepreneur, Dr. Le Corre received his PhD in
Management Sciences, specialising in Accounting & Controlling, from the University of Strasbourg
through the CFVG Doctoral program in Vietnam. He is a Sloan Fellow at London Business School (UK),
a graduate from ESCP Europe business school, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK).

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