Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Why this course?

    • Meet the teacher

    • Overview of learning methodologies
  • 2

    Introduction to MOOCs and LMS's

    • What is a MOOC?

    • Learning paths

    • What is a Learning Management System?

    • Best online courses

    • Points of attention for setting up MOOCs and online learning

    • Academic versus lifelong learning
  • 3

    The learning methodology: 3 pillars

    • Introduction

    • An online learning path for theory and exercices

    • Learning on the spot for skills

    • Interactive 3D Virtual Reality simulations for immersive learning
  • 4

    Choosing a learning Management System (LMS)

    • Overview of existing LMS's

    • Functional comparison of eduNEXT and Thinkific
  • 5

    Designing your course with Instructional design

    • Introduction

    • Instructional design: applying the ADDIE model

    • Formulating SMART learning objectives

    • Examples of SMART learning objectives

    • Course structure & flow: organise your content

    • Applying uniform "Introduction" and "Conclusion" chapters to all courses

    • Course structure & flow: Tell an interactive, visual story

    • Overview of learning and assessment activities

    • Learning activities: Text & Images

    • Learning activities: Video

    • Assessment Activities - Creating questions

    • Assesment Activities - Multiple Choice with Feedback

    • Assessment Activities - Drag and drop exercise

    • Assessment Activities - Drag and drop exercise

    • Assessment Activities - Drag and drop exercise

    • Assessment Activities - Discussion

    • Assessment Activities - Discussion

    • Assessment Activities - Third party tools

    • Assessment Activities - Peer feedback

    • Assessment Activities - Open Response Assessment

    • Assessment Activities - VII. Sliders

    • Flash cards

    • Workshop wrap-up

    • Design adjustments for “Massive” Learning

    • Assessment Activities - High level assignments
  • 6

    Using video

    • General video guidelines

    • Video formats and examples

    • Video examples

    • How to sep up a videostudio?

    • Transforming a hearing lecture recording

    • Example: transforming a hearing lecture
  • 7

    Mobile on the spot learning

    • Introduction and context
  • 8

    Interactive 3D Virtual Reality simulations for immersive learning

    • Introduction
  • 9

    Virtual Classroom software

    • Introduction

    • Tools and comparison
  • 10

    Test strategy

    • MOTOPED Toolbox Test Strategy

    • Online questionnaire for testers
  • 11

    Copyright

    • Introduction

    • Where to find copyright free images?

    • Referencing the author for images/video/audio/...

    • (WIP) Reproducing existing schemes/drawings

    • Using scientific articles
  • 12

    How to support content creators as a project manager

    • Introduce instructional design to your subject matter experts

    • 4 steps in developing online course content

    • Instructions for your course creators

    • Excel sheet used for the project management of the simultaneous development of online courses
  • 13

    Selling your online courses

    • Managing a portfolio of courses on Thinkific