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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:

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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)

  • 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:

    • 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.

    • Gathering Premade Media: Learn how to identify, source, and cite high-quality media to enhance your digital learning activity.

    • 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.

 

 

 

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
    • Eligible learning activities will align with NASA Science content and goals