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Overview
This introductory How to Create an Online Course offered by The University of Edinburgh is designed for subject matter experts who want to create a short online course and develop the key skills needed to produce engaging online learning materials.
Key facts
Learn how to design and develop online learning materials.
Digital education is expanding faster than ever before, and learning online has become an essential part of how they teach and learn.
On this two-week course, you’ll learn how to create online learning materials that are open, accessible, and engaging.
You will complete practical activities to explore key topics such as target audience, writing style and narrative, active learning, and digital tools.
Coursera allows you to preview the first module for free - you can choose this option when you enrol or pay for the full course. FutureLearn allows you to access the course for free - if you want to gain a certificate you can choose to pay for the course.
Programme Structure
What you'll learn:
- Understanding Your Learners - Discover what a persona is, what the characteristics of a typical online learner are and the differences between them. Identify how to create content that is targeted to your learner audience.
- The Power of Active Learning and Narrative - Learn the differences between passive and active learning types, and examine storytelling techniques like narrative and readability.
- How to Make Content Engaging - Explore ways to create content that is engaging to online learners. Practise techniques for producing materials that are bitesize, open and accessible.
- Your Digital Toolbox - Find out how to use digital tools and media to enhance your learning materials, and explore useful resources for creating an online course.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Education Digital Media View 22 other Short Courses in Digital Media in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This is an Introductory course therefore no previous knowledge is required.
- To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Tuition Fees
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Additional Details
- Cost - Free
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