I've been creating educational content for online business for years, have millions of views and have created over 1,000 videos. While previously providing for free, I've finally decided to try to monetize it.
My problem is I have the knowledge, but struggle to organize the info into modules. Also, I am not sure what format to present the info in ie, video form, a book, slideshow, etc.
I've sat down to attempt to create courses a couple times and I wind up with single chapters, 20 pages long, where I shoot off in all different directions. I also struggle with what format to release this information in. I have a tendency to ramble and also have so much info to share, I get off track and try to share it all at once as opposed to breaking it down.
Any advice for a first-time course creator in terms of how to organize the info? For example, by category and short 1-3 minutes modules or larger chunks of 10 or 20 minute videos?
I have a few tips how to design the perfect training online course.
First of All, What is a Training Module?
A training module is a component of an online course that focuses on a specific objective and is designed to teach on a specific topic.
Learn more at https://www.ispringsolutions.com/blog/how-to-create-training-module
2) Pre-work activities to ensure your attendees are engaged and ready for learning
It’s important to give your attendees the right expectations and prepare them for your session. Doing so can help them feel more engaged and be successful in the session.
What are possible pre-work activities you can do to ensure that your attendees are ready for training?
- Send an email with reminders about the session and its objectives
- Send a survey to get feedback from your attendees on what they want from training
- Ask questions about their work, their industries or other topics relevant to the workshop
3) Content selection and how it should vary based on learners' motivations and background knowledge.
-Collect their contact information
-Introduce them by name
-Provide a brief overview of the program
Section 2: What to do during the session
-Introduce the presenter and any co-presenters
-Distribute handouts
-Introduce agenda and explain how it's going to unfold
-Introduce the presentation topic and the structure of the presentation
-Summarize the key points of what you'll be covering in the presentation
4) Presentation style & format - What does the instructor need from their slides?
The objective of a presentation is to communicate one's message to the audience. Presentations can be formal, casual, colloquial, or even a mixture of different styles.
In order for an instructor to present their ideas effectively they need to have a slide deck. This is a visual display of all the content that will be communicated during the presentation. A slide deck can include images, text and video clips or anything else that will help convey the instructor's message. They should have a clear introduction and conclusion so it is easy for people who are listening to follow along with what they are saying as well as some slides that stand out from the rest of the material in order for those listening to remember key points from the presentation more clearly.
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