The course description is the very first thing learners read when they come across your course. You need to introduce the course (and introduce yourself if needed), as you would do in a face-to-face session and clearly set out the learning agreement.
\nHere\u2019s a description structure you can use:<\/p>\n
N.B : if your courses are open to all but aimed at a specific population, it\u2019s important to state the target in the description. <\/em><\/p>\n You\u2019re in charge of training for a perfumer and you\u2019ve just created a course about a new fragrance for the sales team.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s an example of a description:<\/p>\n The Centifolia Rose blooms in Grasse for only three weeks each May. Elusive and fleeting, we have still somehow managed to immortalise it in our new fragrance, Rose de mai.\nThis course plunges you into the spellbinding and charming Rose de mai universe.<\/p>\n ????\u00a0Learning objectives:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n ????\ufe0f\u00a0Unfolding:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u23f2\ufe0f Course duration:<\/strong> 6 minutes<\/p>\n Ready for a fragranced escapade in the rose fields? Let\u2019s go!<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n Several titles feature in a digital course: the course title, the titles of modules or main sections and the titles of activities. You first need to choose the name of your course. Ensure it is short, clear and consistent with the names of existing courses. Example:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Next, you need to choose titles for the main section of your course (also known as modules at Teach on Mars). Example:<\/span><\/p>\n You have to create a course about a clothing company\u2019s latest collection.\nHere are a few examples of module titles:<\/p>\n Finally, you need to name each activity in your course. Example:<\/span><\/p>\nPractical example<\/h3>\n
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Formulating engaging titles<\/h1>\n
Methodology<\/h3>\n
\nIt is important for all your titles to be engaging and suited to your target population.
\nHere are a few tips for successful writing:<\/p>\n\n
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The course title<\/h3>\n
\nFeel free to make it more operational by adding titles like \u201cpractical guide\u201d, \u201cinstructions for use\u201d, \u201cfocus on\u201d, etc.
\nIt is advisable to highlight the key topic as a priority, so that learners read it first.
\n\u26d4 Avoid basic titles which only include the name of the subject.<\/p>\n\n
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Titles of modules and sections<\/h3>\n
\nWe advise formulating them so that you clearly set out the programme and the unfolding of the course.
\nFor example, you can provide the order through numbering \u201c1 \u2013 module title.\u201d, \u201c2 \u2013 module title\u201d.
\nOnce again, your module titles must be standardised and interconnect smoothly.<\/p>\n\n
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The titles of activities<\/h3>\n
\nTo this end, we recommend formulating titles so that learners can quickly grasp the learning objective and the topic of the activity: what will they be asked? What will it be about?
\nAvoid overly academic titles such as \u201cDiscover\u201d, \u201cLearn\u201d, \u201cTest yourself\u201d, etc. and focus more on active formulations with the topic \u201cAn expert on\u2026?\u201d, \u201cKnow all there is to know about\u2026.?\u201d, \u201cA focus on\u2026\u201d, etc.<\/p>\n