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This course introduces students to major theories of learning (behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and situativity) and motivation, emphasizing the practical application of these ideas to educational technology and technology-supported learning environment design and analysis. Learners will engage in regular theory-to-practice activities, conduct critiques of existing technologies, and collaboratively develop design proposals for new learning environments. By blending theoretical insight with real-world problem-solving, learners will develop practical skills in aligning instructional strategies and tools with diverse learner needs and settings. The course’s guiding questions are: What is learning? How do people learn, and under what conditions? How can technology-supported solutions be designed, evaluated, and justified using principles and practices from the learning sciences?