Create interactive content with Creator+
What is Creator+?
Creator+ is a content-authoring tool integrated into myCourses that lets you create interactive, media-rich learning experiences. It includes features such as “Insert Element” components, “Practices” (formative knowledge-checks), layout tools, and styling options. Please note that Creator+ can only be added to pages and not to units. For example, Week 1 is a unit and Class-1-Introduction is a page:
Using Creator+ in Course Content
Insert Element
In a course, go to Content → create a new unit or edit an existing one.
Click Create New → Click Page.
In the myCourses Page Editor, click Creator+ Authoring Tools → Insert Element.
Choose from elements such as:
Accordion
Tabs
Click & Reveal
Callout
Timeline
Stylized Quote
Flip Cards
Carousel
Hotspot
Example: To insert an Accordion:
Select Accordion in Insert Element.
Choose a format (numbered or not).
Add learner instructions like “Click to expand each section.”
Add items and context.
Preview and insert.
Learn more: Use Creator+ Elements
Insert Practices (formative knowledge-checks)
With the Practices tool enabled, you can include non-graded interactive questions within content topics. Each Practice has its own workflow to complete the required information, and a preview accompanies the build so that course creators can observe how learners will experience the created Practice.
To add a Practice:
In a course, go to Content → create a new unit or edit an existing one.
Click Create New → Click Page.
In the myCourses Page Editor, click Creator+ Authoring Tools
→ Insert Practice.
Choose a practice type:
Dropdown Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the Blanks
Multi-Select
Multiple Choice
Sequencing
Sorting
True/False
Add question text, options, and feedback.
Preview and insert.
Note: These practices are self-check activities and do not appear in the gradebook.
Learn more: Use Creator+ Practices
Layouts
Use Layouts to structure your content pages with different panel configurations (e.g. two-column, three-column, side-by-side).
To add a layout:
In a course, go to Content → create a new unit or edit an existing one.
Click Create New → Click Page.
In the myCourses Page Editor, click Creator+ Authoring Tools
→ Layouts from the Creator+ toolbar.
Select your preferred layout and fill each panel with content or elements.
Save your preview to confirm responsiveness.
Learn more: Use Creator+ Layouts
Best Practices
Provide clear instructions: Indicate when elements are interactive (e.g. “Select each tab to learn more”).
Chunk information: Use accordions, tabs, or flip cards to organize long content.
Preview often: Always preview to check layout and accessibility.
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