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1. Course Overview and Navigation

1. Home page includes welcome video, syllabus link, and "Start Here" module with orientation checklist.

2. Consistent naming: Module 01, Module 02; Lesson titles use verb + topic (e.g., "Analyze Primary Sources").

3. Use platform gradebook with categories weighted: [[Participation 20%, Quizzes 30%, Projects 30%, Final 20%]].

4. Mobile and accessibility: all videos captioned, PDFs tagged, color contrast checked, alt text on images.

2. Module Structure and Hierarchy

Module 0 — Orientation (1 day)

Welcome video (3 min)
Syllabus and pacing guide PDF
Discussion: Introduce yourself + one goal
Tech check quiz (ungraded)

Module 1 — [[Topic 1 Title]] (7-10 days)

Learning objectives (3-4)
Pre-reading or diagnostic
Core content: [[2-3 short videos (6-8 min) or SCORM package + reading]]
Guided practice activity
Discussion prompt tied to objective
Quiz (5-8 items, mixed types)
Reflection journal entry

Repeat pattern for Modules 2-[[N]] with increasing complexity and student choice.

3. Content Types and Release Rules

1. Videos hosted on platform or embedded; length capped at 8 minutes with chapters.

2. Readings: PDF or web with print option; include page numbers or time estimates.

3. Quizzes: 70% to pass for completion credit; allow 2 attempts with highest score kept.

4. Discussions: initial post due mid-week, 2 peer replies by end of week; rubric provided.

5. Assignments: submitted via platform with rubric visible before due date.

6. Drip release: unlock next module only after quiz or discussion in prior module marked complete.

4. Assessment and Completion Criteria

Component	Weight	Passing / Completion Rule	Evidence of Mastery
Quizzes	30%	70% average	Item analysis review
Discussions	20%	Rubric 3/4 average	Quality of posts
Major Projects	30%	Rubric 80%	Submitted artifact
Final Synthesis	20%	80% or higher	Capstone product

Certificate issued automatically on 80% overall + all modules complete.

5. Engagement and Communication Plan

1. Weekly announcement with "This week you will..." and estimated time (4-6 hours).

2. Discussion facilitation: instructor posts first reply to at least 1/3 of threads.

3. Office hours: [[day/time or async Q&A forum]].

4. Early alert: platform analytics flag students with no activity in 5 days; send personal message.

5. Student voice: mid-course survey + choice boards in later modules.

6. Accessibility and Equity Notes

1. All video transcripts and captions provided within 24h of publish.

2. Alternative text for images; avoid color-only cues.

3. Flexible deadlines with 48-hour grace on request for documented circumstances.

4. Low-bandwidth options: download packets for offline work where possible.

7. Metadata and Reusability

1. Course code / number: [[e.g. EDU-210]]
2. Version: 2026.1
3. Tags: [[subject, level, modality]]
4. SCORM packages exported for potential reuse in other platforms.
5. All objectives mapped in platform outcomes or standards alignment tool.

8. Sample Module 1 Outline

Module 1: Foundations of [[Topic]]

Objectives: list 3-4.
Content: 2 videos + 1 reading.
Activities: discussion + short quiz.
Estimated time: 5 hours.
Release: after orientation quiz.

This LMS course outline provides a complete, ready-to-build structure for [[Course Title]] on [[Platform]]. Replace [[merge fields]] with your specifics. The design follows instructional design conventions for engagement, mastery tracking, accessibility (WCAG), and platform-native completion rules. Use the module template as the blueprint for building each section in the LMS. The added sample provides a concrete starting point.

Build Checklist for LMS Admin:
- [ ] Import or create all modules with correct release conditions
- [ ] Upload captioned media and tag objectives
- [ ] Configure gradebook categories and rubrics
- [ ] Test student view on mobile + desktop
- [ ] Schedule welcome announcement

Instructor Notes for Facilitation:
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Criteria

01Course/module/lesson hierarchy mapped to the platform's actual structure (sections, units, SCORM/xAPI packages) — the outline can be imported or built without translation loss.
02Learning objectives per module that are measurable and visible to the learner — the student can see what they are supposed to get from each chunk.
03Content-type tags (video, SCORM, quiz, discussion, assignment) and estimated time per item — the learner can plan and the designer can see load.
04Completion and mastery rules, gradebook configuration, and prerequisite or drip sequencing — the platform will enforce the intended path and credit.
05Accessibility and mobile considerations called out — the course does not assume desktop or perfect vision.
06Consistent navigation, naming, and metadata conventions across the build — the learner does not have to re-learn the interface in every module.

Signals of expertise

Quality

✦Shows SCORM/xAPI packaging awareness and completion/mastery rule configuration — the designer understands how the platform actually tracks and reports learning.
✦Plans prerequisite or drip sequencing and gradebook alignment — the course is not a flat folder of files; it has intentional flow and credit logic.
✦Builds in accessibility and consistent UX from the outline stage — the course is not 'make it pretty later'.

Common mistakes

Pitfalls

×Flat content dump with no module hierarchy or platform-native structure — the course is hard to navigate and the platform's features are wasted.
×Ignoring completion/tracking config and gradebook setup — the designer ships content and then discovers no one gets credit or the reports are empty.
×No accessibility consideration until the end — videos have no captions, quizzes are not keyboard accessible, and remediation is expensive.
×Inconsistent naming and navigation — learners get lost and support tickets spike.

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