Instructional designers and course developers
Designing a new online course from scratch, needing a structured outline for objectives, modules, and assessments.
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About
The COAS Course Story Book mind map template is designed for instructional designers and educators to plan and organize an entire online course. It contains 58 nodes across 6 top-level branches, including 'Goals- use goal tool for objectives', 'Start Here LM', and three module folders. The template covers course objectives, welcome materials, instructional design modules, evaluation rubrics, and interactivity tools. Key nodes include 'Story Boards/Outlines', 'Assignment 1: Create a Story board/Outline of your course', and 'Group Assignment: Create a Rubric- use a collaborative space'. This COAS Course Story Book template provides a structured framework for course development, from initial goals to final presentations.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Educators and curriculum coordinators
Revising an existing course to incorporate more interactive elements and clear evaluation rubrics.
Academic trainers and instructional coaches
Training new faculty on course design best practices, using the template as a teaching tool.
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Review Course Structure
Open the .xmind file to explore the six top-level branches including Goals, Start Here, and the instructional module folders.
Step 2
Customize Content and Map Hierarchy
Replace placeholder nodes like objectives and welcome letters with your specific course material while adding or removing nodes to fit your syllabus.
Step 3
Finalize and Share Your Plan
Complete your storyboards and rubrics before saving or exporting the map as a PDF or image to collaborate with your instructional design team.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 58 nodes covering course goals, welcome materials, three module folders with instructional design and evaluation learning modules, assignments, and a general resource folder.
Start by defining objectives under 'Goals- use goal tool for objectives', then populate the 'Start Here LM' with welcome content. Follow the module folders to add instructional design, evaluation, and interactivity materials.
Yes, you can open the .xmind file in Xmind desktop or web and customize all nodes, including adding your own objectives, assignments, and resources.
Assignments include creating a storyboard/outline, a storyboard for a unit, a welcome module, and a rubric using a collaborative space.
Absolutely. The template is reusable; simply duplicate the file and replace the content with your new course details.
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