Completing the course program involves adding activities like Lessons, Events, Assignments, Forms, Peer Review and Certificates. These formats serve specific roles in the learning process, contributing to a comprehensive educational experience.
Lessons
Lesson consists of diverse content elements centered around a common topic. The purpose of it is to furnish learners with the necessary information to acquire comprehensive knowledge on the subject. You are also able to generate content with the help of AI.
Lesson content editor on the platform allows to incorporate different types of content:
text
images & videos
files as attachments
tables & lists
codes
YouTube, Vimeo and Drive videos
pages from Google tools like Sheets, Docs, Forms and Slides
and many more including different embeds.
Learners are encouraged to review the material and click the Complete Activity button when they believe they have grasped the content.
To verify the learners' understanding of the material, consider crafting assignments and quizzes for each lesson. Learn more in How to Create and Manage Assignments and How to Create Quizzes Help Center articles.
Events (only available for scheduled courses)
Similarly to Lesson, Event also:
is a part of the program that Learners are expected to complete to progress in the course.
can have different types of content for Learners.
can have assignments and/or quizzes.
However, events are live events designed to occur as scheduled within the course calendar, enhancing engagement and interactivity for Learners.
Events take place via online video conferencing service, unlike Lessons that are a gathering of the learning content.
Explore how to connect one of video conferencing service to the platform for conducting webinars in How to Set Up Zoom Integration Help Center article.
Make sure to schedule your live events on Calendar page or Program page to keep Learners informed about when to participate in these events:
Overview of Program page
Form
Forms are made to be created in order if you need to collect specific input or a detailed feedback from learners during the course.
Peer review
Peer review is a collaborative learning activity where Learners assess and provide feedback on their peers' assignment submissions, distinguishing it from instructor-led review.
Incorporate peer review into the course program for the following purposes:
active learning
self-assessment and enhanced critical thinking
collaboration and community
reduced instructor workload
customizable review criteria
Learn more in How to Launch Peer Review article.
Note: Before initiating a peer review activity, ensure you've created a specific assignment for Learners to complete.
Certificate
Certificates are crafted to formally recognize learners' successful completion of a course. Learners have the option to download their certificates, share the direct link to them, and proudly showcase their achievements across various social media platforms.
Note: Learners will not see the certificate activity unless Instructors have uploaded the certificate for them. This places the responsibility on Instructors to determine the eligibility of Learners for certification.
Learn more in How to Issue Certificates to Learners article.
FAQ
Q: What’s the difference between a Lesson and an Event?
A: A Lesson is an content-based activity learners can complete at their own pace or by a set deadline. An Event is a live session (e.g., meeting) scheduled at a specific time, typically conducted via video conferencing tools like Zoom.
Q: What are Forms used for in a course?
A: Forms are designed to collect responses from learners. It can be a detailed feedback, registration details, preferences, or any structured input needed during the course.
Q: How is Peer Review different from regular assignment feedback?
A: Peer Review allows learners to evaluate each other’s work based on set criteria. This helps with collaboration and critical thinking, while reducing the feedback workload on instructors.