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Managing Courses

Learn how to create and manage language learning courses

Teacher Guide: Managing Courses

Overview

The Courses feature allows you to create, manage, and organize language learning courses for your students. You can create courses manually or use AI to generate comprehensive course content automatically.

Getting Started

Accessing Courses

  1. Log in to your teacher account
  2. In the sidebar, go to Teaching → Courses
  3. You'll see a list of all your courses

Creating a New Course

Manual Course Creation

  1. Click the "Create Course" button
  2. Fill in the course details:
    • Title: Give your course a clear, descriptive name (e.g., "Spanish for Beginners")
    • Description: Explain what students will learn
    • Language: Select the language being taught
    • Level: Choose the appropriate level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
    • Topic (optional): Specify a focus area (e.g., Business, Travel, Cooking)
    • Content: Write your course materials, lessons, and exercises
  3. Click "Create Course" to save

AI-Generated Course Creation

  1. Click "Create with AI" button
  2. Provide the following information:
    • Title: Course name
    • Description: Brief overview of what the course should cover
    • Language: Target language
    • Level: Student proficiency level
    • Topic (optional): Specific focus area
  3. Click "Generate Course"
  4. The AI will create comprehensive course content including:
    • Structured lessons
    • Vocabulary sections
    • Grammar explanations
    • Practice exercises
    • Cultural context
  5. Review and edit the generated content as needed
  6. Click "Create Course" to save

Managing Existing Courses

Viewing Course Details

  1. Click on any course from your courses list
  2. You'll see:
    • Course title and description
    • Language and level
    • Full course content
    • Creation date
    • Number of students enrolled (if applicable)

Editing a Course

  1. Open the course you want to edit
  2. Click the "Edit" button
  3. Make your changes to any field
  4. Click "Save Changes"

Deleting a Course

  1. Open the course you want to delete
  2. Click the "Delete" button
  3. Confirm the deletion
  4. Note: This action cannot be undone

Best Practices

Course Structure

  • Start with basics: Begin with foundational concepts
  • Progressive difficulty: Gradually increase complexity
  • Include examples: Provide clear examples for each concept
  • Add practice: Include exercises after each lesson
  • Cultural context: Add relevant cultural information

Course Content Tips

  • Use clear, simple language
  • Break content into digestible sections
  • Include pronunciation guides where helpful
  • Provide real-world application scenarios
  • Add visual aids or references when possible

Using AI Effectively

  • Be specific in your description
  • Choose the correct level for your target audience
  • Review AI-generated content before publishing
  • Customize the content to match your teaching style
  • Add personal touches and examples

Common Questions

Q: How long should a course be? A: Aim for 2000-4000 words of content. This provides enough material for comprehensive learning without overwhelming students.

Q: Can I edit AI-generated courses? A: Yes! AI-generated content is fully editable. Review and customize it to fit your needs.

Q: What's the difference between levels?

  • Beginner: Basic vocabulary, simple grammar, common phrases
  • Intermediate: Complex grammar, practical scenarios, cultural nuances
  • Advanced: Literary language, professional communication, cultural depth

Q: Can students see all my courses? A: Students can only see courses that are assigned to them or made available through your school's curriculum.

Q: How do I organize multiple courses? A: Use clear naming conventions and the topic field to categorize courses. For example:

  • "Spanish 101 - Beginner Basics"
  • "Spanish 102 - Travel Essentials"
  • "Spanish 201 - Business Communication"

Tips for Success

  1. Plan ahead: Outline your course structure before creating content
  2. Test your content: Review courses from a student's perspective
  3. Update regularly: Keep content fresh and relevant
  4. Get feedback: Ask students what works and what doesn't
  5. Use AI wisely: Let AI handle the heavy lifting, then add your expertise

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues or have questions:

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