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Multimodal texts make learning interesting. Video, podcasts and infographics not only have the capability to excite and engage, but to reach a broader demography of learners who don’t thrive on verbal language knowledge acquisition and exchange alone. Multimodal texts provide a variety of ways in which to communicate and provide information to learners, as well as meet the needs of different learners’ preferences.
Using video, podcasts, infographics or images as well as text, directly impacts learning outcomes. Design decisions that incorporate multimodal learning objects – made by both educators and learners – can make learning memorable, meaningful and retainable.

Decisions we make about how we communicate should be done through a systematic and informed process, rather than via a random selection of tools. In this course, you’ll explore learning design principles associated with how, why and when to use multimodal texts. You’ll also explore and analyse the features and benefits of a range of text types, such as video, audio and infographics.

The course is designed for educators, teachers, learning designers, instructional designers, tutors, lecturers, course convenors and anyone else who may be interested in creating powerful and memorable learning experiences for learners of all ages.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you’ll:

1. Recognise best practice design principles and approaches for multimodal text creation

2. Select, design and create a variety of multimodal text types, including video, audio and infographics

3. Critically reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of the different multimodal text types

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Online Learning Design for Educators Specialization

Beginner Level

This course has been designed for anyone working in online education

Approx. 19 hours to complete

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Infographics
Design-thinking
Podcast
Video Production
Multimedia

Flexible deadlines

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Course 2 of 3 in the

Online Learning Design for Educators Specialization

Beginner Level

This course has been designed for anyone working in online education

Approx. 19 hours to complete

English

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

5 hours to complete

The principles of good online learning design

Welcome to week 1! It is important to consider some design parameters before you start to create your own multimodal learning objects. This week, we’ll explore four key principle that will inform the design of the learning sequence in which your learning objects will sit. They are; time, space, purpose and the online instructor's role. We'll also explore the 'rapid-design process' and provide you with some tools and techniques for the weeks of multimodal learning object creation ahead. Get ready to design and create you very own multimodal text types!

5 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 48 min), 8 readings, 2 quizzes

5 videos

Welcome to Create video, audio and infographics for online learning2mWeek 1 overview 1m4 Key Principles - Purpose, space, time, role12mThe rapid design process5mPodcast | Practical advice for educators who are new to online learning and teaching26m

8 readings

Welcome to Create video, audio and infographics for online learning20mWelcome to Country10mCourse overview10mThe six learning types10mPodcast |Bio of subject matter experts - Gai Ramesh & Sonia Saddiqui5mWeek 1 Challenge exercise| Exploring the 4 Key Principles: purpose, space, time and role1hAdditional learning resources1hReference list10m

2 practice exercises

Week 1 - Recall quiz15mWeek 1 Graded quiz20m

Week2

Week 2

5 hours to complete

Designing infographic multimodal text types

Welcome to week 2! This week you will be given the opportunity to design and build your own infographic. Infographics can add real value to an online course when designed, developed and implemented well. As you will discover this week, there are many advantages of incorporating infographics into your own online course. We'd argue that infographics work best if they are paired with a 'friend'. What do we mean by this? Continue on to learn more!

5 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 28 min), 9 readings, 2 quizzes

3 videos

Week 2 overview 1mChoosing the right infographic type for your learners 4mPodcast | Top tips for creating simple and effective infographics21m

9 readings

Using infographics - The advantages and disadvantages 1mInfographics | Digital multimodal text guide1hPodcast |Bio of subject matter expert - Fidel Fernando5mWeek 2 Challenge exercise | Make your own infographic!1hUsing Canva - tips and tricks for beginners15mUsing Venngage - tips and tricks for beginners15mUsing Visme - tips and tricks for beginners15mAdditional learning resources 1hReference list10m

2 practice exercises

Week 2 Recall quiz15mWeek 2 Graded quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

6 hours to complete

Designing audio multimodal text types

6 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 68 min), 9 readings, 2 quizzes

3 videos

Week 3 overview1mPodcast | The power of storytelling when creating audio content37mPodcast | Technical tips on creating podcasts and audio learning resources28m

9 readings

Audio | Bio of subject matter expert - Grazia Scotellaro 5mAudio resource | Using audio in education7mAudio resource | The advantages & disadvantages of using audio in education9mAudio | Digital multimodal text guide1hPodcast | Bio of subject matter expert - Associate Professor Albert Atkin 5mPodcast | Bios of subject matter experts - Dr Michelle Hadamache & Dr Jimmy Van5mWeek 3 Challenge exercise | Make your own educational podcast!1hAdditional learning resources1hReference list10m

2 practice exercises

Week 3 Recall quiz15mWeek 3 Graded quiz30m

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Designing video multimodal text types

Welcome to week 4! Visual storytelling can help make complex stories easier to understand and, as a result, deliver a more impactful message. That is the power of video, as you will discover this week when you create your own video. Creating a powerful instructional video learning resource is a time consuming and intensive process. This week we'll share some tips and tricks with you that will save you time and energy when you make your own instructional videos. Lights! Camera! Action!

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 44 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

4 videos

Week 4 overview2mThe advantages & disadvantages of using video8mRapid design video learning objects6mVodcast | Designing, developing and preparing instructional videos for learners27m

5 readings

Video | Digital multimodal text guide10mVodcast | Bios of subject matter experts - Dr Prashan Karunaratne & Pablo Delgado Hernandez10mWeek 4 Challenge exercise | Make your own instructional video!10mAdditional learning resources10mReference list10m

2 practice exercises

Week 4 Recall quiz15mWeek 4 Graded quiz20m

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About the Online Learning Design for Educators Specialization

This specialization is for educators seeking to improve and expand their repertoire of online teaching skills related to the design, development and delivery of effective and engaging online courses and lessons for school age and adult learners.

Learning in the 21st century no longer takes place exclusively between the four walls of a physical classroom. With advances in technology, learners now expect to be offered flexible study modes outside of the traditional face-to-face model. This specialization explores the foundational skills required to design, develop and deliver an effective and engaging online course or lesson – a vital capability for any modern-day educator. This specialization is for anyone who is responsible for designing and/or delivering online learning experiences, as well as educators and teachers who are familiar with face-to-face learning and teaching and are now adapting to online environments. This Specialization was created by Macquarie School of Education. Macquarie University is ranked in the Top 200 or 1% of universities globally: #192 in the Times Higher Education, 2022 #200 in the QS World University Rankings, 2022 In the Times Higher Education Subject Ranking “Education”, Macquarie University is globally ranked: #69 in the Times Higher Education, 2021 #78 in the QS World University Rankings, 2021

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Create video, audio and infographics for online learning

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Instructors

A/Professor Iain Hay

Billy Bruce

Jada Bennett

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The principles of good online learning design

Designing infographic multimodal text types

Designing audio multimodal text types

Designing video multimodal text types

Prototyping and the critical friend protocol

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The principles of good online learning design

Designing infographic multimodal text types

Designing audio multimodal text types

Designing video multimodal text types

Prototyping and the critical friend protocol

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