Course Design Fundamentals: Create Effective edX Learning
Learn to create engaging online courses with focus on design principles, accessibility & strategic planning for effective digital learning.
Learn to create engaging online courses with focus on design principles, accessibility & strategic planning for effective digital learning.
In this comprehensive course, educators will learn the foundational principles of designing effective online courses for the edX platform. The program covers essential aspects of course design, from understanding learning experience principles to creating accessible content. Participants will develop skills in identifying target audiences, understanding learner goals, and crafting strategic course plans. The course emphasizes practical application, guiding both experienced educators and newcomers through the process of creating engaging online learning experiences. Through structured learning modules, participants will gain expertise in course strategy, marketing planning, and implementing design principles that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. This course serves as the first step in mastering edX course creation, providing educators with the tools and knowledge needed to develop successful online educational content.
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What you'll learn
Define and apply effective learning experience design principles
Create accessible and well-structured edX courses
Identify and analyze target audience characteristics and learning goals
Develop comprehensive course strategy and marketing plans
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Graded assignments, exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
Shareable certificate
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Module Description
This comprehensive course introduces educators to the fundamentals of designing effective online courses for the edX platform. Participants learn essential design principles for creating engaging learning experiences, ensuring course accessibility, and developing strategic marketing plans. The curriculum emphasizes practical application of concepts, covering audience identification, goal setting, and course strategy development. Whether experienced in traditional education or new to online teaching, participants gain valuable skills in creating impactful educational content within the edX ecosystem.
Fee Structure
Instructors
3 Courses
Expert in Educational Technology and Faculty Development
Brian McCandless serves as a Lead Instructional Designer at 2U/edX, bringing over a decade of experience in educational technology since 2009. His expertise spans designing, developing, and delivering both asynchronous and live training programs, with particular focus on learning management systems optimization. As a faculty training specialist at 2U, he takes a collaborative approach to faculty development, allowing instructors to drive consultation topics while helping them maximize their use of educational platforms. His role includes acting as a subject matter expert and administrator for edX, Moodle, and Canvas LMS platforms, where he optimizes onboarding program delivery. Beyond his professional work, he maintains an active interest in action sports, producing and editing YouTube videos, and skiing. His teaching philosophy emphasizes empowering users to leverage technology effectively while maintaining a collaborative and consultative approach to faculty development.
3 Courses
Specialist in Educational Technology and Faculty Development
Abby Wentworth serves as an Educator Community Liaison on the Educator Engagement and Development team at 2U/edX, where she has established herself as a key figure in educational technology implementation since joining in 2020. Working across both Degree and Open edX product lines, she has developed extensive expertise in onboarding educators to new course design workflows and implementing best practices in online education. Her role focuses on building strong relationships with education professionals and utilizing multiple communication modalities to enhance the teaching experience. She plays a crucial role in developing and delivering edX's course development series, which guides educators through the complete process of creating and managing online courses. Her work encompasses helping faculty master the edX platform while ensuring their courses meet established design principles and accessibility standards. Through her collaborative approach, she continues to support educators in creating effective online learning experiences, contributing significantly to the advancement of digital education practices and faculty development in the online learning space.
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