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Create Your First Course

A comprehensive guide to building your first complete course from start to finish

This guide will walk you through creating a complete course with modules, lessons, and content. By the end, you'll understand the full course creation workflow.

Course Planning

Before you start building, take a moment to plan your course:

Define Your Learning Objectives

What should students be able to do after completing your course? Write down 3-5 specific, measurable objectives.

Example Learning Objectives:
  • Understand JavaScript variables and data types
  • Write functions and use parameters effectively
  • Manipulate the DOM using JavaScript
  • Handle user events and create interactive web pages

Outline Your Content

Break your course into logical modules and lessons:

  • Modules: Major topics or themes (e.g., "JavaScript Basics")
  • Lessons: Specific concepts within each module (e.g., "Variables and Data Types")
  • Duration: Estimate how long each lesson should take

Creating the Course

Step 1: Navigate to Course Creation

  1. Log into your Caring CourseForge account
  2. Click the "Dashboard" link in the navigation
  3. Click the "New Course" button (blue button, top right)

Step 2: Enter Course Details

Fill in the basic information about your course:

  • Course Title: Clear, descriptive name (e.g., "Introduction to JavaScript")
  • Description: 2-3 sentences about what students will learn
  • Difficulty Level: Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced
  • Estimated Duration: Total time to complete the course
  • Category: Programming, Business, Design, etc.

Step 3: Build Your Course Structure

You have two options for creating your course structure:

Option A: AI-Assisted

Let AI generate a complete course structure

  1. Click "Generate with AI"
  2. Paste your learning objectives
  3. Review the generated structure
  4. Customize as needed

Option B: Manual

Build your structure from scratch

  1. Click "Add Module"
  2. Name your module
  3. Click "Add Lesson"
  4. Repeat for each lesson

Adding Content

Content Blocks

Each lesson is made up of content blocks. Available block types include:

  • Text: Rich text with formatting, links, and images
  • Video: Embed videos from YouTube, Vimeo, or upload your own
  • Image: Add diagrams, screenshots, or illustrations
  • Code: Syntax-highlighted code examples
  • Quiz: Multiple choice or short answer questions
  • File Download: PDFs, templates, or other resources

Writing Effective Lesson Content

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Best Practices:
  • Keep lessons focused on one concept
  • Use clear, simple language
  • Include practical examples
  • Add visuals to support learning
  • End with a summary or takeaway

Adding Assessments

Test student understanding with quizzes and assessments:

Creating a Quiz

  1. Click "Add Content Block" in a lesson
  2. Select "Quiz" from the block types
  3. Choose question type (multiple choice, true/false, short answer)
  4. Enter your question and answer options
  5. Mark the correct answer(s)
  6. Add feedback for correct and incorrect responses

Preview and Test

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Pre-Publishing Checklist:
  • Click the "Preview" button to see student view
  • Navigate through all lessons
  • Test all quizzes and interactive elements
  • Check that videos and images load correctly
  • Verify links work properly
  • Review for typos and formatting issues

Publishing Your Course

When you're satisfied with your course:

  1. Click "Publish Course" in the top right
  2. Choose visibility (Public, Private, or Password-Protected)
  3. Set enrollment options if needed
  4. Click "Confirm & Publish"

Congratulations! 🎉

Your course is now live and ready for students. You can share the link, export to an LMS, or continue editing to add more content.

What's Next?

Now that you've created your first course, explore more advanced features like AI content generation, team collaboration, and analytics tracking.

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