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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 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 give my framework away for free, and I encourage anyone with access to share it. And, for those who want even more expert guidance, I offer courses on the 5 steps, with writing learner summit destinations being the first - and most important - step.

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. 

I want to start a movement of high-quality courses that impact more learners, transforming both the lives of the learners and the creators!