Develop Course Content 

How-To

1. Outline & Sequence Curriculum

• Schedule: Chunk your course into logical, digestible, weekly/topical Modules. Consider microlearning strategies.

• Naming: Adopt a naming convention based on the module or week (e.g., 1. Readings & Media and 1. Discussion, or 1.1 Read & Watch and 1.2 Discuss).

• Time Estimates: Add how long each reading, video, or assessment will take to complete. 

• Primer: Write an overview for each module (What will they learn and why is it important?)

• Objectives: Write clear, measurable statements of what students will achieve by the end of each module.

• Sequence: List the activities and assessments in each module. Add assessment due dates.

2. Develop Core Assets

• Documents: Create a Shared Drive folder with all of the files students will need to access (PDFs, worksheets, Docs).

• Reading Materials: Ensure all articles, e-books, or external links are available and accessible. 

• Quiz Questions: Create a list of quiz questions with their answer keys. Determine how these will be used (e.g., formative or summative, graded or ungraded).

• Assessment Guidelines: Create clear instructions for assignments and discussion with a purpose, how-to directions, rubrics, and submission requirements.

• Transcripts: Ensure there is written text for any audio or video lectures.

• Video/Audio Files: Record lectures, tutorials, or podcast episodes.

3. Gather Faculty Info

• Instructor Bio & Headshot: Create a brief introduction and photo to establish your teaching presence. 

• Profile widget: Write a 240-word summary for the Brightspace Profile Widget.