Creating Educational Content (Video, Audio, Slides, Text)
About Course
Course Code: IDL05
Program: Curriculum, Instructional Design & Digital Learning
Course Overview: High-quality learning depends on content that is structured for learning rather than information delivery alone. Each format – video, audio, slides, and text – requires purposeful design and a clear connection to learning objectives.
This course equips educators to create effective educational content across multiple formats, align content with learning goals, maintain consistency and quality, and combine formats into coherent learning experiences. It also develops practical workflows for scalable content production and continuous improvement.
Learning Outcomes
- Design structured educational content
- Create effective video and audio learning materials
- Develop engaging slide decks and written content
- Align content with learning objectives
- Build scalable content production workflows
Target Audience: Educators, instructional designers, multimedia developers, trainers, and learning-content teams creating educational resources.
Learning Experience: Learners engage through video overviews, audio deep dives, study guides, practical examples, reflection prompts, workbook activities, applied tasks, knowledge checks, and end-of-module quizzes. Activities support planning and producing purposeful video, audio, slide, and text-based learning content.
Course Structure: 5 modules / 17 lessons.
Special Feature: Every module concludes with a Putting It All Together audio deep dive that connects the key lessons and supports reflection and practical application.
Pathway Focus: Plan educational content. Create across formats. Strengthen learning communication.
Course Content
Foundations of Educational Content Creation
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What is Educational Content?
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Principles of Effective Content Design
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Aligning Content with Learning Objectives
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Putting It All Together
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IDL05-M1: Foundations of Educational Content Creation
Creating Video & Audio Learning Content
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Designing Effective Educational Videos
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Creating Audio Learning Content (Deep Dive Model)
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Structuring Scripts for Learning
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Tools and Workflows for Content Creation
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Putting It All Together
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IDL05-M2: Creating Video & Audio Learning Content
Designing Slides & Visual Learning Content
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Designing Effective Slide Decks
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Visual Design Principles for Learning
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Using Slides to Support Learning
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Putting It All Together
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IDL05-M3: Designing Slides & Visual Learning Content
Creating Written & Text-Based Learning Content
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Writing for Learning (0t Just Reading)
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Structuring Written Content
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Enhancing Engagement in Text Content
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Putting It All Together
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IDL05-M4: Creating Written & Text-Based Learning Content
Building a Scalable Content Production System
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Designing Multi-Format Learning Experiences
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Ensuring Consistency Across Content
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Content Production Workflows
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Quality Assurance and Improvement
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Putting It All Together
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IDL05-M5: Building a Scalable Content Production System
