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The 3 Top Reasons Why Course Creators Get Stuck
As many of you know, I not only create and sell my own online courses, I also work co-creatively with individual clients to 'shepherd' them (or maybe I should say 'sherpa' them) through the course design process. All Course Creators Get Stuck One of the things I've...
The Course You Have to Create
I think that all aspiring (and inspiring) course creators have at least one course that they just have to create. It’s simply non-negotiable. Life will simply not be complete until they create that course. A “have-to-create” course can spring from a variety of...
When It Comes to Online Course Design, Perfection Kills
Don’t strive for perfection in your online course design and development. Instead, aim for impeccability. That’s right, impeccability.
Every Course Has a Story. What’s Yours?
Every course has a story. A story that is uniquely tied to its creator no matter for whom the course is intended. In fact, I would venture so far as to say that the courses we create, and aspire to create, say as much about us as they do about the needs and goals of...
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.