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Using AI to Create Minimalist Headers & Footers for Teachers and How to Add Them to Courses on Ourdemy
Introduction When creating an online course, teachers often focus heavily on course content but overlook basic interface elements such as headers and footers. However, these two areas directly affect: The good news is: AI today is capable of helping teachers create minimalist headers & footers without a designer, without coding

What Is a Slug and How to Create an Effective Slug
Introduction When building a website, writing blog posts, or creating an online course, we often spend a lot of time on titles, content, images, and lesson structure. However, there is one small detail that is frequently overlooked: the page URL—more specifically, the slug. Many content creators run into issues such

Using AI to Create Post-Course Feedback Forms
Introduction After each course, most educators and training providers do collect feedback from learners. However, not everyone is able to actually make effective use of that feedback. Feedback forms are often too long, so learners respond superficially. Questions are too general, making the results difficult to analyze. In the end,

How to Choose the Right Lecture Format: Text, Slides, or Video?
Introduction When creating an online course, many people start with the same question: “Should I teach using text, slides, or video?” It may sound like a technical decision, but in reality, this choice directly affects: This article will help you understand the true nature of each lecture format, know when

Using AI to Write Answer Keys & Grading Guidelines: A Practical Guide for Educators
Introduction AI is changing how education operates—not only for learners, but also for teachers, course designers, and learning managers. One of the most debated applications is using AI to generate answer keys and grading guidelines. Is AI an “academic assistant” that saves time, or a double-edged sword that risks lowering

5 Common Mistakes New Instructors Make When Creating an Online Course
Introduction Getting started isn’t hard—but it’s easy to make mistakes Creating an online course today is no longer difficult. Online learning platforms are ready, support tools are widely available, and learners are already familiar with studying online. However, many instructors still experience the following when they first begin: The cause