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Courses

Flexible course structure for all learning and teaching types.

Course overview (members)
Example Structure (Customizable)
  • Course Overview

Introduction to the course, objectives, and requirements.

  • Modules

Divided into multiple sections, each focusing on specific topics.

  • Lessons & Tests

Each module contains lessons with videos, reading materials, and quizzes. See Customization for more information.

  • Community Discussions

Integrated discussion forums for learners to interact and ask questions. See Discussions for more information.

  • Certification

Issuance of certificates upon course completion. See Certifications for more information.

Example lesson model in a course

Certifications

Accreditations that last a lifetime.

Creator's can opt-in to the accredited accelerator program where they can apply to become a certified educator by Skolarships. Courses within the community will be reviewed thoroughly, following similar frameworks to existing accrediting bodies like the CHEA, DEAC, and HLC.

Select courses within communities will be accredited by leading universities, institutions, and professionals amongst a series of industries available on the platform.

Skolarships Educational & Institutional Partnership Programs

Skolarships Institutional Partnerships (Ongoing)
  1. Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

  1. Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)

  1. Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

International Universities (Regions)
  1. USA

  2. UK

  3. Canada

  4. Hong Kong

  5. Japan

  6. … and more.

Professional Partnerships (Brands)

Professional partnerships are an ongoing development to enhance the learning experience of members on the platform. Leveraging these partnerships can offer more credibility to not only the platform, but to creators and those who hold certifications approved by the companies mentioned below.

  1. AT&T

  2. Microsoft

  3. Texas Instruments

  4. Epic Games

  5. HubSpot

  6. … and more.

Customization

There is no "one size fits all" when it comes to education.

Courses on Skolarships can be customized to the creators preference.

Everyone has their own style of teaching. Giving customization options makes the teaching and learning experience more fun. Think about the classes you took in school with a fun teacher vs a boring teacher. Who's information did you retain the most?

Course Creation & Management
  • Integrated Community & Learning Management

Skolarships combines community engagement with course management. Creators can design courses that are embedded directly within the community, fostering interaction and discussion around the course content.

  • Content Delivery

Courses are structured into modules and lessons, which can include video lectures, reading materials, quizzes, and assignments.

  • Gamification & Engagement

Skolarships incorporates gamification elements like points, badges, and leaderboards to enhance user engagement and motivation.

  • Analytics

Detailed analytics allow creators to track learner progress, course completion rates, and engagement metrics, providing insights to improve course content and delivery.

Course Overview

This is the introduction to the course. Typically, a video from the creator introducing themselves, verifying their credentials about the subject, and an introduction of the course with a visual overview of expectations when moving forward.

Progression Locks

Some modules can be locked on a milestone-basis. Should a creator wish to incentivize progress to move forward and engage with the learning materials, they can add a lock to courses that require completion, payment, or time in the community to advance.

Allow specific access to your courses

Modules

Modules can be customized with additional content in a drop-down menu. Creators can build an unlimited number of modules with an unlimited number of lessons attached. The module is intended to give the students an overview of what lessons they can find inside. Lessons inside each module can contain text, video, or both. Entirely up to the creator.

Editing and creating modules as a creator

Customizable formatting options are available inside of the course creation page. Creators typically opt-in to creating high-quality video lessons to visually engage learners.

On the community front, members can open up discussions to ask questions on certain topics and even schedule their own independent learning session & workshops to help others navigate the same potential knowledge gaps.

Community members will also be incentivized on a status-basis with the implementation of leaderboards. Creators can encourage friendly competition and engagement through showcasing progress made within the course structure.

Creators can provide monetary incentives as part of their campaigns to acquire and retain users amongst the platform, encouraging engagement and progress climbing the leaderboard for both digital and physical rewards (creator-specific).

Educational Standards

Quality assurance in 100% of courses by vetted professionals.

Educational Standards for Onboarding Creators

E-learning platforms often implement educational standards and guidelines to ensure the quality and consistency of courses offered by new creators and teachers. These standards help maintain a high level of educational integrity and provide a seamless learning experience for users.


How Skolarships Manages Educational Standards

Key Standards & Practices

SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model)

  • Purpose

Ensures eLearning content is compatible with different Learning Management Systems (LMS).

  • Implementation

Course creators must structure their content according to SCORM standards, which specify how the content should communicate with the LMS.

Tin Can API (xAPI)

  • Purpose

Allows for advanced tracking and reporting of learner activities beyond traditional LMS environments.

  • Implementation

Creators can follow the xAPI format to capture a wide range of learning experiences, such as simulations, games, and social learning activities, providing detailed insights into learner progress.

Common Cartridge

  • Purpose

Specifies how eLearning content can be packaged and shared across different LMS platforms.

  • Implementation

Enables creators to package their courses for compatibility with multiple LMSs, ensuring broader reach and usability​.

Onboarding Process for New Creators

Verification and Qualification

  • Credentials Verification (CERTIFIED)

Skolarships will not require creators to be affiliated with partner institutions or have verified credentials to ensure they are qualified to teach the course material.

To become a certified Skolar, creators will have to undergo an extensive verification process, separating their communities from the rest with a Gold Star on their community on the platform.

  • Content Review

Before a course goes live Skolarships may review the course content for quality, relevance, and adherence to platform guidelines.

  • Onboarding

Skolarships can work directly with verified creators to craft courses in person at their in-house content studio.

Training and Support

  • Instructional Design Training

Skolarships provides training resources and workshops to help new instructors design effective courses and communities. Inside the Skolar Community, creators will be given guidance on creating engaging content, using platform tools, and understanding eLearning standards, in the course format offered to creators!

  • Technical Support

Continuous technical support is available to assist creators in navigating the platform and resolving any issues that may arise during course creation.

Benefits of Implementing Education Standards

Benefits of Implementing Education Standards

  • Interoperability

Ensures that content can be seamlessly integrated and accessed across different platforms and devices.

  • Consistency and Quality

Maintains a high standard of education by ensuring courses meet predefined quality benchmarks.

  • Enhanced Learning Experience

Provides learners with a reliable and engaging educational experience, which can improve retention and outcomes.

  • Scalability

Allows for easy scaling of content to accommodate different audience sizes and learning environments​

Example Case Studies
  • Udemy

Implements a review process for new courses, where the quality team evaluates content before it is published. Instructors are also provided with resources to help them create effective courses.

  • Coursera

Requires instructors to be affiliated with partner institutions and follows a rigorous content review and approval process to ensure high educational standards.

  • Skool

Skool does not require creators to be verified by any accrediting body to participate as a creator.

By incorporating these standards and practices, e-learning platforms can ensure that the courses offered are of high quality, engaging, and effective, providing a valuable learning experience for users.