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Getting Ready to Author Digital Assets
If you have been assigned the role of authoring online learning materials (what we call "digital assets")—or you are considering whether or not to begin such a project—then this short course is for you! We have designed this course to illuminate some of the unique opportunities online learning environments provide students while, at the same time, alerting authors to the workload implications and the ways in which time and other resources are sometimes used inefficiently. We discuss cognitive principles as they apply to online learners, offer numerous design and development tips, share sample lessons and activities, and provide you with checklists and other handouts.
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1. Welcome to GRADA
In the course overview, we define “digital assets” and provide a high-level description of the course, some quick navigation tips, and contact information if you require additional support.
From being able to discuss authoring contracts with your supervisor to identifying best practices and appreciating the workload, here we list the six course outcomes that you should be able to achieve after working through GRADA.
The number of authors participating in digital projects increases daily. In this lesson, we share some statistics about online learning in Canada, Ontario, and at the University of Waterloo.
Authoring digital assets is exciting. In this lesson, we list some of the many features and benefits of digital assets and respond to two of the most common myths about which first-time authors may hear and wonder.