Education & E-Learning
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Introduction to the Education and eLearning Challenge
Welcome to the Education and eLearning Challenge! In this program, students will create their own mini-course on a topic that interests them. Whether it’s fighter jets, birds, or video games, students will learn how to turn their knowledge or research into a full course, ready to be shared with others. This challenge helps students understand the entire process of creating educational content, from idea to final product.
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Why E-Learning Matters
In today’s world, learning online is becoming more common. By designing their own mini-course, students gain valuable skills in planning, teaching, and sharing knowledge. This challenge teaches them how to turn what they know into something they can teach others. Whether it’s creating an introduction, explaining key ideas, or connecting the topic to real life, students learn how to make their content clear and interesting.
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Tools and Skills Students Will Use
Students will use free software to create, edit, and share their course. These tools include:

• OBS and Loom: Recording and editing videos.
• Coursify: A platform to upload and launch their courses, just like professional online courses.They’ll also learn how to:
• Plan: Create outlines and descriptions for each part of the course.
• Record and Edit: Make their videos clear and polished using easy-to-use software.
• Launch: Upload their videos and share their course with others.These steps mirror the same process that real online educators and content creators use.
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The Course Creation Process: From Idea to Launch
The challenge walks students through creating their course step-by-step:

Choose a Topic: Students pick a subject they know or are excited to learn about.

Research and Plan: Create an outline with key points and descriptions for each video.

Record and Edit: Use free recording tools to film their lessons.

Upload and Share: Put the course on a free hosting platform and make it available for others to view.

This simple process breaks down what might seem complicated into easy and clear steps, so students can focus on learning by doing.
Skills Our Students Learn
By participating in this challenge, students will gain many useful skills, including:

• Public Speaking: Speaking clearly and confidently in their videos.
• Video Production: Recording, editing, and polishing videos using free tools.
• Planning and Organizing: Breaking down their ideas into simple, clear lessons.
• Content Creation: Turning their knowledge or research into educational materials.

These skills are great for school, work, and starting a new business.
Real-World Applications and Benefits

This challenge gives students a chance to create something real—a course they can share with others. The benefits include:

• Building a Portfolio: Students can show off their course on their resume or portfolio.
• Understanding Digital Products: They learn how digital products, like online courses, are created and launched.
• Gaining Experience: This hands-on experience helps students understand the process behind creating content people can learn from.

Preparing for the Future: Building Digital Skills
Creating a course from start to finish teaches students valuable digital skills that are useful in many fields. By the end of this challenge, students will know how to turn an idea into a course and have the confidence to share their work with the world. These experiences can open doors to future opportunities in education, content creation, and beyond.
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