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**This spreadsheet can be edited once a copy is made. Click "File" then "Make a Copy". Make changes to the tab "Outline Template".**
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Best practices for your course outline
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If you need more details, please read Create your learning objectives and Outline your course.
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Outline Template
Use the template in the next tab as a guide to create and publish the course that you want to share with your learners.
Each column header will help you design a course that brings together what you want to teach, how you want to teach it, and
the resources required to ensure a great learning experience.
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To edit the template, you'll need to make a copy of the "Outline Template" tab at the bottom of the browser.
Once you're on that tab, click "File" then "Make a Copy"
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There are 3 key components to a well-structured course
1) Introduction Section:
Introduction lecture should be no more than 4 minutes — this is your most important lecture, so make a great first impression!
One engagement activity. This is an exercise or reflection activity to engage your learners. It will prepare them for the course or help them practice what they’ve already learned.
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2) Instructional Sections (add as many as you need to the outline template)
Use your learning obejectives to guide your sections
Have one specific, measurable learning outcome per section
Have one introductory lecture
End with a conclusion summarizing key points in the section
Contain at least one practice activity or assessment that gives learners the opportunity to practice the skill/learning outcome of the section and check their understanding
Contain reference materials (visual aids, PDF notes, additional links, etc.) if useful
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3) Lectures
Cover a single concept
Are ideally between 3-6 minutes
Use an appropriate on-screen content type (screencast video, talking head video, article) for what you're teaching
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