This course supports teachers and educational content creators in designing effective educational multimedia such as worksheets, presentations, posters and videos.

Participants learn to create visually clear materials, ethically use open educational resources, apply multimedia principles grounded in Cognitive Load Theory and Mayer’s Principles, and integrate technology meaningfully using the SAMR framework. Through interactive activities, hands-on creation and peer learning, the course enables educators to design inclusive, accessible and impactful learning experiences.

Intended audience

Teacher with Digital Pedagogy Specialisation, Educational Content Creators, ICT / EdTech Coordinator, Digital Learning Facilitator/ Designer, Instructional Technology Teacher, Academic Technology Integrator, Blended Learning Coordinator, Educational Multimedia Developer, e-Learning Coordinator, Digital Course Developer

Prerequisites

Basic familiarity with digital tools (e.g., presentation software, image editors, LMS), Interest in using multimedia and technology to enhance teaching-learning

Assessment & certification

Assessment fee: Included — no extra fee
Assessment mode: Online proctored
Assessment type: MCQ, Project-Based, Scenario-Based
Assessment provider: Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini, A unit of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust
Certificate provider: SWAYAM Plus and Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini, A unit of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust

NCrF level: 7 (NCrF credit-eligible)

Syllabus

Week 1: Module 1 - Visual Communication: Learn how to use visuals as effective teaching tools by applying simple design principles and selecting the right type of visual to improve clarity, focus and student understanding—without relying on complex software.
Week 2: Module 2 - Open Educational Resources (OER): Understand intellectual property rights and Creative Commons licensing while learning to find, adapt, share and license open resources confidently and ethically for classroom use.
Week 3: Module 3 - Educational Multimedia Theory: Examine how learners process information through memory, the role of cognitive load in learning and the application of Mayer’s Multimedia Principles in designing effective Educational Multimedia.
Week 4: Module 4 - SAMR Model: Decide the type and extent of technology integration required to meet the learning outcome, and move beyond basic substitution to create more engaging, interactive and transformative learning experiences.