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The 5 Best Tools for Creating Interactive Online Course Content
When it comes to books, chocolate, and educational technology, my appetite is fairly insatiable. I am not one of those teachers or course creators who seeks a comfortable groove to course design or instruction. My personal belief is that taking a cruise control...
8 Simple Ways to Make Your Online Course Beautiful
The primary goal of an online course, or any course for that matter, is to fulfill a set of learning outcomes or objectives for the learner. However, we can create an even more engaging experience for our students if we take full advantage of the visual environment...
My 7 Biggest Takeaways from Being a Student in My Own Online Course
We are our own worst critics when it comes to our online courses. Paradoxically, we also often fail to appreciate aspects of online course design that matter most to students. You might even say that sometimes course creators and their students are living in parallel...
What’s the Value of Your Online Course?
I belong to several online forums and Facebook groups for online course creators. Probably one of the most frequently asked questions that I see posted in these forums is "How much should I charge for my course?" This always makes me sad because I think that in most...
Why You Should Focus on Improving the Value of Your Online Courses
Let’s face facts. The commercial online course market is getting crowded. If you want your online courses to stand out WITHOUT spending more time and money, the answer is easy. Use simple proven ways to infuse your courses with add-on value.
3 Steps to Finding Your True Course Purpose
Find your true course purpose in 3 easy steps.
5 Quick Tips About Online Community for Course Creators
If you're looking for creative ways to encourage your online students to become deeply engaged in your courses and your lifelong devotees, then it's time to build a virtual community of support around your online membership programs and online courses. To help...
Your Weakest Link: Use It To Teach What You Need, Not Just What You Know
While it might seem counterintuitive (or, heck, even illogical), as edupreneurs we can reap significant rewards from teaching outside the boundaries of our expertise comfort zone. Here's why. When we stay in our "I'm an expert on this course topic" comfort zone, we...
4 Tips for Teaching Soft Skills Online
When it comes to workshops, training, and online courses, most people think of skill development. Skill development breaks down into two types of skills -- hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills tend to be “hands-on” and measurable. Carpentry skills, computer...