edX Course Building: Master Studio Platform
Learn to build engaging online courses using edX Studio. Master course design principles, content creation, and customization for optimal learning outcomes.
Learn to build engaging online courses using edX Studio. Master course design principles, content creation, and customization for optimal learning outcomes.
This comprehensive course teaches educators how to build effective online courses using edX Studio. As the second part of a three-course series, it focuses on practical implementation of course design principles. Participants learn to construct well-organized course outlines, create diverse content types, and optimize course settings for their target audience. The course provides hands-on experience with edX Studio, teaching educators how to structure content using sections, subsections, and units. Through practical exercises, participants develop skills in creating both basic and advanced content types while learning to customize course settings for maximum effectiveness. This course bridges the gap between course design theory and practical implementation.
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What you'll learn
Apply effective course design principles in the edX environment
Create structured course outlines using edX Studio tools
Develop diverse content types for enhanced learning experiences
Customize course settings for specific audience needs
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 practical course focuses on the technical aspects of building courses in edX Studio. Participants learn to implement effective course design principles, create structured course outlines, and develop various types of content. The curriculum covers essential skills for organizing course materials through sections, subsections, and units, along with creating and customizing content to meet specific learning objectives. Special emphasis is placed on utilizing edX Studio's features to create engaging and effective learning experiences.
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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