Flyout Menu

LXD Style Guide

iPD’s Guide for Course Design & Development

Tag: Development

Settings for CourseArc

For courses that are built in CourseArc, always use the CourseArc version of a content type if available unless the H5P version offers relevant features that are not available in CourseArc. H5P Content should be embedded in an HTML content block in CourseArc. The H5P content needs to be published as Public before embedding. The toolbar should be removed from the content for PLS courses only.

Recommended Content Types

Before creating an H5P, check H5Ps content type recommendations page and only use content types that are accessible, maintained by the core team, have full browser support, and are scorable (if required). The Essay content block is the only exception to this rule. For courses that are built in CourseArc, always use the CourseArc version of a content type if available unless the H5P version offers relevant features that are not available in CourseArc

Course Structure

Michigan Virtual courses and lessons should be created with the CourseArc Master Template. When assigned to a course development project, your project manager will create and set up the CourseArc course for you.

Boilerplates

Boilerplate templates may be used to ensure consistency or apply saved HTML/CSS code to a page. Standard iPD guidelines regarding icons, formatting, font, etc. should still be adhered to in templates.

Unit Checklists

Plus courses will include a unit checklist that provides all graded assessment names, points, and aligned objectives. Each checklist will be titled “Unit X Checklist.” Within the checklist, the category will be titled “Unit X Assignments.” Within each category, the items will be called “X.1 X: Title.” The number of points and the objectives the assignment aligns with will be included in each item description.