Create a Syllabus

Choose Your Creation Method

When creating a new syllabus, you can choose between two approaches depending on your needs and workflow preferences.

Quick Creation

When to Use Quick Creation

• You want to start building immediately
• You’re prototyping course ideas
• You prefer to add details as you build
• You have a simple course structure in mind

How It Works

1. Enter a Title: Provide just a syllabus title
2. Instant Creation: Your syllabus is created immediately
3. Direct to Editing: You’re taken to the edit interface to start building

Benefits

• ⚡ Fastest way to start course building
• 🎯 Focus on structure first, details later
• 🔄 Flexible - add all information in edit mode
• 🚀 Immediate progress on actual course content

Step-by-Step Wizard

When to Use the Wizard

• You have detailed course plans ready
• You need comprehensive documentation
• You’re working with accreditation requirements
• You want all information organized upfront

How It Works

1. Basic Information: Title, description, subject, grade level
2. Learning Objectives: Define educational goals
3. Timeline & Resources: Set schedule and add materials
4. Review & Create: Verify all information before creation

Benefits

• 📋 Comprehensive information capture
• 🎯 Structured approach to course planning
• 📚 Resource organization from the start
• 🔍 Detailed review before building

Comparison

Making Your Choice

Choose Quick Creation If:

• You’re excited to start building course structure
• You work better by building and refining
• You don’t have all details finalized yet
• You want to see progress immediately

Choose Step-by-Step Wizard If:

• You have detailed course specifications
• You need comprehensive documentation
• You’re working with strict requirements
• You prefer planning before building

After Creation

Regardless of which method you choose, after creation you’ll:

1. Go to the Edit Interface - Where the real building happens
2. Add Units - Create your course structure
3. Add Activities - Populate with learning materials
4. Refine Details - Add any missing information

Need Help Choosing?

Still unsure? We recommend:

• Most users: Start with Quick Creation
• New users: Try Quick Creation to get familiar with the system
• Detailed planners: Use the Wizard if you have comprehensive notes ready
• Team projects: Wizard may be better for collaborative planning

Next Steps

Once you’ve created your syllabus:

• Edit Your Syllabus - Learn how to build your course structure
• Add Activities - Populate your syllabus with content
• Manage Units - Organize your learning sequence