Authors in Dawn can easily create video-centric courses using project-based and mastery-based methods that can reach learners anywhere, anytime, and on any device. They can also create learner groups and add learning interactions to videos to create an engaging learning experience.
Review the following frequently asked questions about authoring in Dawn
Dawn allows you to create and sell Catalog entries to learners through an online Catalog. A Catalog entry has the flexibility to be built to meet various needs. For example, they can be traditional courses with video instruction and learning interactions, or can be set up as coaching hubs where learners go just for expert coaching advice and learner materials.
The main content in a Dawn Catalog entry is either an Instruction or an Interaction.
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Instructions are items that can be added to a Section in a Catalog entry. They include:
- Videos (files for upload)
- Notes on the instruction (you can also set up Notes to appear during videos)
- Projects
- Discussions with peers and Coaches (where enabled)
- Multiple interactions
- Multiple Choice questions
- Short answer questions
- Multiple response questions
- Questionnaires
- YouTube videos or Vimeo videos
- Flash cards
- Sorting activities
- Labelled graphics
- TinCan/xAPI package
- Embedded external LTI activities
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Interactions are a subset of the items above that can be added to Videos and Multiple interactions. They include:
- Multiple Choice questions
- Short answer questions
- Multiple response questions
- Discussions with peers and Coaches (where enabled)
- Notes on the instruction (you can also set up Notes to appear during videos)
- Flash cards
- Sorting activities
- Labelled graphics
- Videos, YouTube videos, or Vimeo videos (available only in Multiple interactions)
Dawn allows you to create and sell Catalog entries to learners through an online Catalog. With the correct permissions, you can easily add new Catalog entries to your site using the Administration tools. Once added, you can configure and add content.
Once a catalog entry is added, you can:
- Configure things like price, branding, coaching options, mastery parameters, certifications, etc.
- Create and add content like instructional videos, learning interactions, mastery checks, projects, etc.
Learn more:
- How do I edit and manage Catalog entries (Dawn's authoring tools)?
- How do I manage how catalog entries appear in my Catalog?
- How do I create and edit video transcripts and add interactions?
- How do I set up pricing details for my Dawn courses and other catalog entries?
- How do I create a completion certificate in Dawn?
Coaches can be added to Catalog entries where they can respond to questions, identify learners who need intervention, give feedback by annotating video submissions, and review projects and other submissions that are awaiting feedback. When enabled, learners can reserve seats in group coaching sessions and schedule one-on-one meetings for personalized help.