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Course Design Formula: How to Teach Anything to Anyone Online
This book introduces and explains the Course Design Formula™, a research-based instructional design process that promotes excellence in online course development.
Integrating best practices from cognitive psychology, instructional design, learning theory, information processing theory, and more, the formula helps you create high-quality learning journeys for your online course participants.
Award-winning teacher and online learning expert Rebecca Frost Cuevas developed this formula in order to help creative thinkers, thought leaders and entrepreneurs design engaging and effective online courses that deliver real transformation.
This book integrates and synthesizes the findings of leading education researchers such as Jean Piaget, Jerome Bruner, and Robert Gagné with the author’s extensive professional training and experience. The result is a clear, simple, easy-to-apply process you can use to make your presentations stand out in the online-learning space.
Whether you are an experienced teacher in the offline space, or you have never taught before in any context, get ready for a fast track guide to how to be a truly transformational teacher, online.
If you are a business owner, subject matter expert, creative thinker, or mission-driven thought leader, this book will cut through the stress and overwhelm that is a natural part of trying to structure your complex creative ideas into an online course.
If your goal is not just to sell digital products, but to become a world-changing global teacher, the Course Design Formula™ will help you get there. You will build your course better, faster, and more effectively than others who are not using a research-based instructional design process.
The guidance you’ll receive in this book will make your online course creation process fast, fun, effective, and simple to apply to your specific content and target audience.
So what are you waiting for? The sooner you start reading this book, the sooner you will be able to get your expertise out of your head and onto the web…where you can start making money, and start making a difference for the people you are here to serve.
Integrating best practices from cognitive psychology, instructional design, learning theory, information processing theory, and more, the formula helps you create high-quality learning journeys for your online course participants.
Award-winning teacher and online learning expert Rebecca Frost Cuevas developed this formula in order to help creative thinkers, thought leaders and entrepreneurs design engaging and effective online courses that deliver real transformation.
This book integrates and synthesizes the findings of leading education researchers such as Jean Piaget, Jerome Bruner, and Robert Gagné with the author’s extensive professional training and experience. The result is a clear, simple, easy-to-apply process you can use to make your presentations stand out in the online-learning space.
Whether you are an experienced teacher in the offline space, or you have never taught before in any context, get ready for a fast track guide to how to be a truly transformational teacher, online.
If you are a business owner, subject matter expert, creative thinker, or mission-driven thought leader, this book will cut through the stress and overwhelm that is a natural part of trying to structure your complex creative ideas into an online course.
If your goal is not just to sell digital products, but to become a world-changing global teacher, the Course Design Formula™ will help you get there. You will build your course better, faster, and more effectively than others who are not using a research-based instructional design process.
The guidance you’ll receive in this book will make your online course creation process fast, fun, effective, and simple to apply to your specific content and target audience.
So what are you waiting for? The sooner you start reading this book, the sooner you will be able to get your expertise out of your head and onto the web…where you can start making money, and start making a difference for the people you are here to serve.
323 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 21, 2019
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October 9, 2021
Highly recommended for anyone wanting to teach online. I've been a nursing educator for years with great engagement with my students, yet I was stunned that my in-person teaching didn't translate to the online world. Rather than giving up, I turned to Rebecca's book and I'm so happy I did. I don't have formal education in Instructional Design, so this book walked me through the kinds of learning, how to organize the information, and how to to use brain-based structure to my courses. It's made all the difference.
I did have to read it through more than once since it is new material for me. Reaching outside my comfort zone stretched me in a good way, and I'm so happy I took the time to learn. It would be much easier for a trained educator, but anyone wanting to make the transition from in-person to online should read this book. If you're new to Instructional Design, be easy on yourself - it's not the "get rich quick" scheme that the online course gurus try to sell, but actual educational principles. Your students will thank you for your efforts!
I did have to read it through more than once since it is new material for me. Reaching outside my comfort zone stretched me in a good way, and I'm so happy I took the time to learn. It would be much easier for a trained educator, but anyone wanting to make the transition from in-person to online should read this book. If you're new to Instructional Design, be easy on yourself - it's not the "get rich quick" scheme that the online course gurus try to sell, but actual educational principles. Your students will thank you for your efforts!
July 2, 2020
Ever wondered how to create your own online course?
Packed with actionable and practical advice, Course Design Formula is your go-to resource for anyone wanting to design their own course. It's particularly relevant for today's virtual world.
The book describes the various methods of teaching and how to transfer these ideas to the online classroom. And there is a system to follow to replicate that for yourself. It goes into great detail which was interesting, as some of the concepts were new to me.
If you've ever wanted to create a course, but don't know where to start, buy this book! It is a thorough and authoritative book that will set you up for best success.
Thanks to Rebecca Frost Cuevas for providing such a valuable and well-researched resource!
Packed with actionable and practical advice, Course Design Formula is your go-to resource for anyone wanting to design their own course. It's particularly relevant for today's virtual world.
The book describes the various methods of teaching and how to transfer these ideas to the online classroom. And there is a system to follow to replicate that for yourself. It goes into great detail which was interesting, as some of the concepts were new to me.
If you've ever wanted to create a course, but don't know where to start, buy this book! It is a thorough and authoritative book that will set you up for best success.
Thanks to Rebecca Frost Cuevas for providing such a valuable and well-researched resource!
July 6, 2020
Did you know about the brain's narrow doorway and the mental containers? Me neither! Until reading this book, it was a bit intimidating to bridge the gap between my knowledge and the course students' mind. So many variables and pieces to put together!
If you're looking for a step-by-step guide easy to use and based on proven successful instructional design techniques... look no further! Written in an engaging and witty style, the book helps us navigate smoothly between course design theory and the brain's way of absorbing information - to make our courses more effective. The book even provides valuable resources to make our course design work more enjoyable. I love it!
If you're looking for a step-by-step guide easy to use and based on proven successful instructional design techniques... look no further! Written in an engaging and witty style, the book helps us navigate smoothly between course design theory and the brain's way of absorbing information - to make our courses more effective. The book even provides valuable resources to make our course design work more enjoyable. I love it!
February 2, 2021
This book would be helpful if I was not a teacher. It didn't provide any information that I haven't already encountered. It was overly words and could have been much shorter. However, I think it would be helpful for someone that is not an educator. I have attended many zoom classes and webinaires since COVID and most are poorly done. This book provides information that might make classes taught by entrepreneurs more focused and interesting.
July 16, 2022
Very structured course on creating an online course
This book was written as a step-by-step guide for people who want to plan and create their online courses quickly Alf successfully. It starts with some necessary theoretical backgrounds, followed by how to implement the system quickly to produce the required result. The language is easy to read and I completed the whole book in few days and I'm ready to implement what I learnt.
This book was written as a step-by-step guide for people who want to plan and create their online courses quickly Alf successfully. It starts with some necessary theoretical backgrounds, followed by how to implement the system quickly to produce the required result. The language is easy to read and I completed the whole book in few days and I'm ready to implement what I learnt.
September 18, 2020
Excellent Formula for online course design
I'm so glad I read this. I'm developing seminars on complex political and theological topics using the primary learning domains of verbal info, mindset change, and intellectual learning. Rebecca is warm, honest, well-studied and informed. Her teaching is about helping the student experience transformative learning, and I have!
I'm so glad I read this. I'm developing seminars on complex political and theological topics using the primary learning domains of verbal info, mindset change, and intellectual learning. Rebecca is warm, honest, well-studied and informed. Her teaching is about helping the student experience transformative learning, and I have!
July 28, 2021
Very helpful summary of key learning techniques
As a curriculum designer, I know most of what this book covers intuitively, but to have it laid out in such a clear and concise way it’s extremely useful. Glad I read it (and took e-notes)!
As a curriculum designer, I know most of what this book covers intuitively, but to have it laid out in such a clear and concise way it’s extremely useful. Glad I read it (and took e-notes)!
June 21, 2022
This book really helped me get organized for teaching online.
I read it after one semester of teaching in a virtual environment and I think the experience helped me to connect the ideas in the book with real-life practice. Recommend.
I read it after one semester of teaching in a virtual environment and I think the experience helped me to connect the ideas in the book with real-life practice. Recommend.
December 3, 2019
This book is a must read BEFORE you plan on building a business in online courses. It should be your starting point, your go-to reference on 'how to' translate your knowledge and experience in a clear, concise + engaging format for your students/clients to easily digest the information and get the results you promise and they want. This book explains everything you need to know about how people learn + keeping them motivated, what teaching + tech methods to use for your specific topic and so much more. Best of all, it provides a step-by-step process that's simple to implement so you can create your online course/s efficiently, effectively and with maximum benefit! No more self-doubt, the worry is taken out, forget long hours, frustration and reiteration - save yourself time and angst and read this book. It's given me confidence to create and teach my courses (having no teaching experience), kept me focused, helped me know what to include/exclude whilst always thinking about the learner's experience. Invest in yourself and your business - Use the Course Design Formula as a foundation for your online courses and enjoy watching your learners transform AND your business grow!
Rebecca Frost Cuevas
Rebecca Frost Cuevas
November 28, 2019
A must have for Course Building!
Fortunately I was lucky to be able to read this book in advance for reviewing it. It delivers on its promise, I’m thrilled.
If you, like me, always wanted to design your super course to sell online, this book is a must. It tells you everything you have to know to keep the design process running smoothly for your course to become a real success! The book is fun and easy to read. It’s written by a renowned teacher, so you are all set for success.
It teaches you how people learn; by mastering this, your audience will get a real understanding of your subject. I recommend reading the whole book, so you know every twist and turn there is to course design. The author is an authority on this subject, so you get the best of the best. And this guide will help you to become an authority in your field yourself! I will keep it on hand for my future courses.
Marjo Schilstra
Founder and CEO at Marjo Schilstra - Emotief Healing en Coaching
Fortunately I was lucky to be able to read this book in advance for reviewing it. It delivers on its promise, I’m thrilled.
If you, like me, always wanted to design your super course to sell online, this book is a must. It tells you everything you have to know to keep the design process running smoothly for your course to become a real success! The book is fun and easy to read. It’s written by a renowned teacher, so you are all set for success.
It teaches you how people learn; by mastering this, your audience will get a real understanding of your subject. I recommend reading the whole book, so you know every twist and turn there is to course design. The author is an authority on this subject, so you get the best of the best. And this guide will help you to become an authority in your field yourself! I will keep it on hand for my future courses.
Marjo Schilstra
Founder and CEO at Marjo Schilstra - Emotief Healing en Coaching
December 14, 2019
I had the privilege of reading an early release copy of the Course Design Formula: How to Teach Anything to Anyone Online and as an Instructional Designer, by profession, I would highly recommend this book to anyone considering launching an online course or working in the course development realm.
The author clearly defines her process, and throughout the book, she also provides plenty of reference points and specific actions the learner can take to build a solid online course. The author also blends theory with practice in a painless way making learning about Bloom's Taxonomy and Gagne seem like child's play.
Definitely a must have book for anyone considering breaking into the world of online course development.
The author clearly defines her process, and throughout the book, she also provides plenty of reference points and specific actions the learner can take to build a solid online course. The author also blends theory with practice in a painless way making learning about Bloom's Taxonomy and Gagne seem like child's play.
Definitely a must have book for anyone considering breaking into the world of online course development.
February 24, 2020
In my industry, everybody wants to create an online course. However, it's not simple to create a course that truly gets results for the students. It's not just about putting a bunch of information together and assuming people will take action. That's why I loved this complete guide about how to properly design an online course. So fascinating to discover how people learn! When your students see results, they will refer other people your way and that's how you can truly grow a successful business. I’m exciting about implementing what I learned, and highly recommend this guide if you are monetizing your expertise. 5 stars!
January 26, 2023
Its ok.. but with a couple of anoyances
Its an ok book since outline quite nicely some basic principles on education and how to implement them on an online course (nothing new dough).
The author spend too much time doing adds of her own online program and asking you to sign up on her email list over and over.
Moreover, I find that quite few of her information is super old, for instant sugesting skinner Operant Conditioning Theory to develop attitudes.
So, if you are not a teacher, and dont mind reading author advertising about herself and her online course you a may enjoy and learn with this book.
Its an ok book since outline quite nicely some basic principles on education and how to implement them on an online course (nothing new dough).
The author spend too much time doing adds of her own online program and asking you to sign up on her email list over and over.
Moreover, I find that quite few of her information is super old, for instant sugesting skinner Operant Conditioning Theory to develop attitudes.
So, if you are not a teacher, and dont mind reading author advertising about herself and her online course you a may enjoy and learn with this book.
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