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The '''structural considerations of design''' are core elements that must be decided about a product's ''structure'' before the [[Design|design phase]] can proceed. The structural elements are so fundamental to the design that they are considered an important part of the [[Analysis (Phase of Design)|initial planning process]] for making an [[educational product]].

➡️ This wiki provides a [[Determining structural considerations|step-by-step process on considering and defining the key structural elements of a project]] to guide the design process.

== Definition==
The '''basic structural elements''' of a product are fundamental to the design and determine [[W6H framework for design specifications|when, where, and for how long]] an audience will interact with the product. These questions are essential to determining what kinds of activities, interactions, technology, and media that can be used in a product. As such, the basic structural elements of a product are often defined early in the [[Analysis (Phase of Design)|analysis phase]] of a project.

==Additional Information==
[[File:Determining structural consideratons (1).png|alt=Graphic depiction of the basic structural elements of an educational product. |thumb|400x400px|[tap image to enlarge] '''Basic Structural Elements of an Educational Product'''. The basic structural considerations (the gray box) of an educational product primarily define the product's composition. The three structural elements of [[Duration of learning experience (scope)|duration]] (i.e., ''for how long),'' [[Setting of the learning experience|setting]] (''where''), and [[Timing of Learning Experience (Scope)|timing]] (''when'') largely determine what kinds of [[Interactions between people, instructors, and computers (analysis)|activities]], [[Educational technology|technologies]], and [[Interface|interfaces]] can be designed for the project (''how'' learning will happen). Furthermore, the [[Audience considerations of design|audience considerations]] (''who'') and the [[Learning objectives and outcomes|learning objectives]] (''what'') also shape the structural elements. As such, these three structural considerations substantially define a [[Project scope|project's scope]].]]'''Basic structural elements of an educational product'''

There are three basic structural elements of an educational product that all designers should consider and define early in the analysis and design processes. These three structural elements are best written down when possible as [[design specifications]].

* [[Duration of learning experience (scope)|'''Duration''']]. This element determines ''for how long'' the [[Educational product|product]] should be used or the [[Learning experience|experience]] should typically last.
*[[Timing of learning experience (scope)|'''Timing''']]. This element defines what the expectations for interactions are among participants (e.g., asynchronous, synchronous, or hybrid).
*[[Setting of the learning experience|'''Location Setting''']]. This element defines where participants are expected to use the product or participate in activities (e.g., in-person, online, hybrid)

The structural elements of a product are a key component of the [[Project scope|scope of a project]]. Keeping this in mind, it is useful to consider the structural components of a project early when in the [[Analysis (Phase of Design)|analysis phase]] of the project, as these choices will dramatically influence the kinds of choices that can be made in the [[design]] and [[Development (Phase of Design)|development]] phases. It is best to know these things earlier than later to save time, resources, and potentially having to unnecessarily redo work.

When defining the structural elements of a product, the '''[[W6H framework for design specifications|W6H framework]]''' is a useful model for how to write [[design specifications]] that document the three structural considerations for the design team to follow.

⚠️ It is often wise to consider the [[Learning objectives and outcomes|learning objectives]], [[Audience considerations of design|audience]], and [[Constraints|initial constraints]] of a project in combination with considering the structural elements of a product. These other elements of a [[Project scope|project's scope]] will determine in part the structural elements that are feasible.

➡️ This wiki provides a [[Determining structural considerations|step-by-step process on considering and defining the key structural elements of a project]] to guide the design process.
==Related Concepts==

* [[Project scope]]
* [[Duration of learning experience (scope)]]
* [[Timing of learning experience (scope)]]
* [[Setting of the learning experience]]
* [[Design specifications]]
* [[W6H framework for design specifications]]

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