Simple Author 101
Dates: July 9, 2025
- Overview:
Start with the basics of how to use the tool—learn to create a learning activity, add screens and interactive features, and build learning pathways that support a variety of student needs. Discover the benefits of Simple Author as you explore powerful features that allow you to personalize feedback, integrate media, and bring in external content. -
What we'll cover:
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Starting with Simple Author: An asynchronous module that you'll complete before the live training to get familiar with logging in, creating activities, and adding interactive features.
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Adding Interactive Elements and Feedback: Discover how to integrate multiple components—like questions, images, and media— and add personalized feedback to guide and motivate students.
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Finding Your Path: Explore different ways to structure your activity and learn how to troubleshoot common issues to ensure smooth navigation.
Simple Author 102
Date: July 10, 2025 (Prerequisite: Simple Author 101)
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Overview:
Create engaging, interactive learning activities by planning and designing with intention, integrating high-quality media, and making improvements based on student feedback and data.
What we'll cover:
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Building a Learn by Doing Activity: Tap into the power of the Learn by Doing approach, learn how to craft a vision sentence, map out learning pathways and design interactions that speak to your learners.
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Gathering Premade Media: Learn how to identify, source, and cite high-quality media to enhance your digital learning activity.
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Styling & Refining Your Activity: Style and refine your learning activities for better visual appeal and accessibility. Learn how to update activities using student feedback and data.
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Contact Hours Available
Up to 10 contact hours available for completion of:
- Simple Author 101
- Simple Author 102
- Completed learning activity
- Submission and refinement of learning activity to be shared with the Infiniscope community
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Eligible learning activities will align with NASA Science content and goals

