How to create training course content for the first time?

Your training course has been created, you can now edit (create) its content, it means the modules and activities that will compose it.

If you still need to create it, read the article "How to create a regular training course?" for more information.

How to create a module ?

Once on the authoring page of your training course, click on New module to create a new module. Be sure to select the module type from the drop-down list.

Note: to know the difference between the different types of modules, read the article "What are the "Training path", "Toolbox" and "Self-evaluation / exercises" modules?".

How to create an activity?

 Once on the training course authoring page, AND in the module in which you want to create your activity, click on New activity to create a new module. On the new screen, be sure to select the activity of your choice and give it a name. Finish by clicking on Save.

1. With the Webauthoring tool

In the selected module, click on New activity, select the activity-type and fill in the new activity name under Activity Title. Finish by clicking on Save

2. With an Excel® template

In the selected module, click on New activity and fill in the name of the new activity. Finish by clicking on Save.

How to edit my new activity to add content?

There are two ways to create an activity (content):

1. with the Webauthoring tool
2. with an Excel® template

1. With the Webauthoring tool

If you use the Webauthoring tool, you must complete the activity

2. With an Excel® template

• if you use Excel® activity templates, the Activities section details each activity and how to complete the associated Excel® template.

The Activity edition popup opens. In this popup, you will be able to drag and drop the Excel® template that corresponds to the activity, in the Drop Excel file here box.

You can download the Excel® activity templates from the Training course Authoring page by clicking on Activity templates at the top right of the screen 

Note: you must complete the "Learning Design" and "Activity Writing" training courses offered by the Teach on Mars Academy. For more information, please send an email to academy@teachonmars.com

Once your Excel® template dropped, you see that screen (if you use media in your activity, the popup must indicate Missing files.

You must click on Media to drag / drop them

Once your media dropped, you will see Missing media files : None. Cliquez sur Close.

Your activity is now complete and saved.

Note : the Activities section details each activity and how to complete them using the Webauthoring tool