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Introduction to digital learning
Explore the evolution of online education, key terms, and the advantages of digital learning in modern education systems.
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Understanding online learners
Learn about learner profiles, motivations, challenges, and how to design experiences that meet their needs.
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Instructional design basics
Get introduced to the core principles of instructional design, including learning objectives, content structuring, and learner-centered design.
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Tools and platforms
Review essential tools, platforms (LMS, authoring tools), and technologies used in creating and managing online courses.
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Engaging content creation
Learn how to design multimedia content—videos, quizzes, discussions—that keeps learners engaged and improves retention.
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Mastering effective digital learning strategies

Creating professional, engaging content requires the right tools. In this lesson, you’ll learn about top tools for authoring digital lessons, designing visuals, and enhancing your course with interactive media. You’ll discover how to:

  • Use authoring tools to build lessons:

    • Articulate Rise & Storyline: for responsive, SCORM-compliant interactive courses

    • Adobe Captivate: for simulations, branching scenarios

    • iSpring Suite: converts PowerPoints into interactive lessons

  • Create visual assets:

    • Canva and Figma for designing slides, infographics, thumbnails, and UI components

    • Stock asset resources for icons, videos, and illustrations

  • Record and edit videos:

    • Tools like Loom, OBS Studio, Camtasia, and ScreenFlow

    • Tips for setting up your space, lighting, sound, and editing workflow

  • Integrate interactive content:

    • Tools like H5P, Typeform, and Quizlet for embedded quizzes, polls, and games

    • Adding real-time collaboration tools like Padlet or Miro

  • Multimedia accessibility:

    • Captioning tools (e.g., Descript, Kapwing)

    • Screen reader compatibility and design for diverse learners

  • Best practices for media use:

    • Keep videos under 6–8 minutes for attention

    • Alternate formats: transcripts, PDFs, audio versions

    • Compress files for faster load times without losing quality

By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a toolkit of content creation and editing tools that will help you build a high-quality, multimedia-rich online course.