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The Journal is designed as a companion to the book "Way Ahead Medicine Stories," by Michael Glock Ph.D.

Relax and give yourself a chance to succeed

Tips for navigating this course

Our goals for Day 1

7 Reasons to Create an eCourse

Now is the time. Better than any other time in history

Do some research, get inspired, sign up for some free courses.

What's my niche and who is your course for?

The Student Persona

Write the sales page first

Great Day 1 is nearly over.

Our goals for Day 2

Review a sample outline for inspiration

Outline Inspiration: How to Creatively Play for Stressed Geeks

Podia has a great overview

Course outline worksheet.

Exercise: Start an outline

Exercise: Design an introductory module

Exercise: Design your core learning modules

Exercise: Design a concluding module

Take Action: Share Your Draft Outline

Love it? Share it!

Our goals for Day 3

Tour the world of online course content

How to create content your learners will love

Writing: General guidance

Writing: An example activity

Audio: General guidance

Audio: An example activity

Slidecasts and screencasts: General guidance

Slidecasts and screencasts: An example activity

Video: General guidance

Video: An example activity

How do your students want to engage with your material?

What kinds of content are you most comfortable creating?

Our goals for Day 4

Tour the world of online course community & peer learning

Online discussions

Partner and small-group activities

Direct instructor feedback

Live events: Teleseminars and webinars

Discuss: How will you incorporate community into your course?

The single most effective way to complete your course

Step 1: Plan for Feedback

Step 2: Recruit Pilot Students

Step 3: Update and iterate your content

Step 4: Weekly check-ins

Step 5: Talk to people

Step 6: Launch! And thank your pilot students

How do I get all this great content online?

Take Action: Share your marketing and launch plan

Love it? Share it!

What did you take away from this course?

Prepare to Launch Checklist

Congratulations!

Bonus: Pre-launching your online course and growing your email list