The following is a summary outline of the proposed DemoX course for feedback. Feedback is encouraged!

• Are there important topics you think are missing from the outline below?

• Are there topics included below that you think should not be included?

Proposed Summary Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to the Open edX® platform

• The Purpose, Power, and Reach of the Open edX® platform

  • Open edX LMS vs http://Edx.Org

  • Open edX LMS has enough flexibility for various pedagogical approaches (constructivist, collaborative, reflective, integrative, inquiry-based approaches, socratic method, etc, etc.)

• Structure of the Open edX platform

  • XBlocks: What are XBlocks

• Navigating the Open edX platform

  • Sections, Sub-sections, Units, Components & why they are that way

Module 2: Text, Images and Video

• Adding and editing HTML

• Adding Images

• Raw HTML

• Embedding and Linking Content

• Navigating Video

• Adding Video

• Transcripts

• Advanced Video Settings

• Sample Videos

Module 3: Assessments

• Basic Assessments

  • MCQ

  • Numerical Input

  • Text Input

  • Reading Assignments

• Intermediate Assessments

  • Point on Picture

  • Drag-and-Drop

  • Open Response Assessment

  • Free Text Response

  • Peer Instruction

  • Staff-Graded Assignment

  • Poll

  • Survey

  • Annotation

  • Conditional

• Advanced Assessment

  • Python Evaluated Input

  • Custom Javascript

  • LTI

  • SCORM

• Specialty Assessment

  • Interactive Periodic Table

  • Zooming Diagrams

  • Electronic Sound Experiment

  • Electric Circuit Simulator

  • Protein Creator

  • Molecule Structure

Module 4: Discussions

• Discussions

• Setting up Discussions

• Administering Course Discussions

• Cohorts

Module 5: The Open edX Community

• Getting Help

• XBlocks: Customizing the Open edX LMS with XBlocks

• Contributing to the Open edX community

• Conclusion