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In the year 2000 I vowed to help improve the world of online education.
This is why I’m providing my Summit-First Framework to online course creators for free.
When I first encountered the online world for educational purposes in the 1990s, the thrill I felt at the possibilities was exhilarating!
In 2000 when I first professionally entered the field of online course creation, I was quickly disillusioned to discover that with all the possibilities of the internet, institutions were merely trying to mimic the classroom with badly scanned textbooks, pages of text-based content, and multiple-choice tests. Yuck!
That was when I vowed to help improve the world of online education.
At first, I did that for colleges and universities. But, working for a large learning corporation had practices that were stifling, and I didn’t feel like I was doing enough to impact students’ or course creators’ experiences like I wanted.
Then, I began encountering the world of online course creators and their creativity. I found a world of people who want to make an impact for others and themselves.
People who want others:
- To know the joy and pride of knitting their own scarves
- To be more mentally well
- To transform their lives by running their own online business
So many wonderful people striving to do so many important things for others!
After decades of work as an instructional designer, I realized that while course creators’ hearts were in the right place, they often struggled when it came to course design and creation. They were overwhelmed asking, “What do I put in my course?” or “How long should my lessons be?” “Where do I start?”
I saw they unknowingly had course elements that created barriers for their learners, making it hard for students to learn or even navigate the courses.
I saw lots of businesses offering to help creators get their content into courses “fast” and “easily,” but I didn’t see anyone talking about quality or putting the focus on what the learners need.
That seemed like a disconnect to me because I have been in communities with these business owners, and I know how much they long to see their followers thrive and grow.
I knew that while there is a vast set of knowledge behind quality course design, it didn’t have to be complex. It could be distilled down to 5 steps.
I felt that finally, I could make the impact I’d vowed to make years ago, this time with creators who care deeply about the success of their learners.
So, I’m giving my framework away for free, and I encourage anyone with access to share it.
Know that you can also take this framework and run with it on your own. If you want more guidance, I encourage you to check out my other products and services but know that I haven’t kept anything from you. The entire framework is explained in the 15-minute course.
I want to start a movement of high-quality courses that impact more learners, transforming both the lives of the learners and the creators!