Course Authoring Tool - Templates Guide

Text-Based Templates
Used for presenting information clearly through text, with or without supporting visuals.

• Blank Content Box [In Development]
  A flexible layout for placing and arranging text and/or images inside a fully customizable content area.
• Boxed Heading & Body
  Displays a title and paragraph inside a framed white container to emphasize a standalone message or section.
• Boxed Title/Chapter
  Displays a short sentence inside a white container, typically used to introduce a new course or section.
• Brand Logo + Paragraph
  A layout with a logo on one side and a simple paragraph of text on the other.
• Click-to-Expand
  A multi-section layout with clickable headings that expand to reveal hidden content
• Plain Text Paragraph
  Displays a minimal layout with a single paragraph of body text, without a heading or additional formatting.
• Boxed Heading & Body
  A simple layout combining a title and body paragraph without borders or visual emphasis.
• Image + Plain Text
  An image placed next to a text block with a title and body paragraph.

Media Templates
Used for delivering content primarily through visuals, such as images, video, or embedded media.

• Boxed Image
  Displays a static image centered within a white frame for clean, focused visual presentation.
• Blurred-Edge Image
  Shows a full-screen image with softened edges to draw attention to the center of the visual.
• [NEW] Image + Narration Markers
  Displays a blurred-edge image with optional clickable audio or text markers layered on top.
• Embedded PDF Viewer
  Embeds a scrollable, zoomable PDF directly within the slide so learners can view without leaving the course.
• Full-Screen Image
  Displays a single image that covers the entire slide background with no additional content or overlays.
• Full-Screen Video
  Embeds a video that plays in full-screen mode for immersive, uninterrupted playback.

Communication Scenario Templates
Designed to mimic real-world communication methods for more engaging content.

• [NEW] Email Preview + Plain Text
  Displays an email-style layout with a sender, subject line, and message preview, paired with editable title and body text.
• [NEW] Incoming Call + Plain Text
  Simulates mobile phone conversations, including phone screen UI, optional ringing sound with narration, and editable title and body text.
• LinkedIn-Style Social Post
  Mimics a single social post layout with profile photo, display name, and caption that’s ideal for professional or formal scenarios.
• Text Message Thread
  Recreates a chat-style conversation with one-sided messages to simulate casual or mobile-based communication.
• Short Social Post
  Displays a longer-form social post in a Twitter-style layout, including profile visuals, action buttons such as like, comment, share, etc..

Interactive Content Templates
Used for reinforcing learning and letting learners engage with the material.

• [NEW] AI Scenario Designer
  Displays a real-world scenario with response options. Learners choose how to respond and see different outcomes based on their decisions.
• Card Carousel
  Presents a series of cards that can be clicked through one at a time to display related terms, facts, or ideas in sequence.
• [NEW] Behind the Door
  Displays clickable doors or containers that reveal hidden content when selected
• [NEW] Image-to-Text Flip Cards
  Shows cards with images on the front that flip to reveal corresponding text that’s useful for memorization, definitions, or concept reinforcement.

Knowledge Check Templates

Designed to measure learner confidence, understanding, and comprehension.

• [NEW] Comprehension Rating
  A rating scale that can be used at the beginning, in the middle, or even again at the end of completing the course, to measure growth and impact.
• Email Preview Quiz
  A multi-select quiz presented in email communication-style layout to assess understanding of key topics.
• [NEW] Folder Match
  A matching activity where learners group related concepts by dragging cards into labeled folders.
• Image + True/False Style Question
  A single true/false question paired with a visual to quickly assess learner comprehension.
• Image + Multiple Choice Questions
  A standard quiz format combining an image with a multiple-choice question block for basic knowledge checks.
• [NEW] Select & Sort Quiz
  A visual quiz where learners can drag or click on multiple correct answers and the selected answers are then sorted into a visual box area.