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Writing for Online Resources

Writing for Online Resources

Owned by Shira Nagel
Last updated: Sept 29, 2016

How do I create engaging content?

There are a number of strategies you can employ to make the reading of the text easier, more efficient and more enjoyable for the learner:

The following sections have more advice on writing your content:

When writing online content:

  • REAL – Relevant, Easy, Active, Less
  • Problem-centred with solutions
  • Student self-directed
  • Storytelling and scenarios
  • Videos with real people
  • Soft skills are explicit
  • Focus upon application and doing
  • Experiential learning opportunities
  • Using teacher-moderated forums
  • Formative assessments lead summative
  • Sample assessments

Assessments

  • Summative echoed in formative
  • Assessments have flexibility
  • Clear assessment instructions
  • Introduce simulations to build skills

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