Content Creation

(To Be Updated)
Contents
Basic Details .............................................................................................................................. 2
Duration ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Workload.................................................................................................................................... 2
Lecture Structure ........................................................................................................................ 2
Content Types ............................................................................................................................ 3
File Size and Format .................................................................................................................. 3
Recommendations (Video) ........................................................................................................ 4
Recommendations (Audio) ........................................................................................................ 4
Content Creation Procedure ....................................................................................................... 4
Course Description Form ........................................................................................................... 5
Weekly Syllabus ........................................................................................................................ 6
Course Intro Video ..................................................................................................................... 6
Instructors Guide to the LMS ................................................................................................... 7

Basic Details
GAA will provide access to both credit and non-credit contents. The latter may include
keynote speeches, guest lectures, student seminars, etc. There are no restrictions on the
submission of non-credit contents.
At least initially, credit-based courses should address topics relating to Asia, particularly its
diversity, values, or global role. Also, for ease of transferability, they should be classifiable as
liberal arts or introductory level courses. All credit-based courses should be endorsed by the
Chief Official of the offering university to ensure a high standard of quality.

Duration
Credit-based courses should follow a 15-week schedule, including one week for a midterm
exam (optional) and one week for a final exam. This schedule should correspond with the
spring or fall semester at the offering university. Specific course dates will appear on the
GAA website.

Workload
Two lectures of at least 25 minutes in length (preferred), or one lecture of at least 50 minutes
in length, should be offered during each week of the course, except those allocated for exams.
The overall coursework load should be suitable for two academic credits. This is estimated to
involve between 76 and 96 hours of student work, including the lecture periods.

Lecture Structure
Lectures should follow the format outlined in the image below.

Content Types
Class contents typically involve video (or audio) lectures with accompanying materials such
as PowerPoint slides. The choice of content type should be based on the nature of the course
and the production capabilities of the contents creator.
The table below lists some of the recommended types of content.
N
o

Type

Lecture

Teaching
Method

PPT

Minimum Facilities
- Microphones
- Camera (Web
Cam)
- PC (PowerPoint)
- Editing Software

Characteristics

- Teaching by
video lecture
with PPT

Video

Video

Blackboard

Video

- Microphones
Blackboard - Camera
- Blackboard

- Teaching by
writing on a
blackboard

Electronic - Microphones
blackboard - Camera
(TV
- Electronic board
monitor)
(Monitor)

-Teaching by
giving a
presentation on
the monitor of
an electronic
board

Electronic
Board

Video

Offline
Lecture

Video

Beam
projector

Audio

Voice

PPT

Example

- Camera
- Beam projector

- Filming an
offline lecture in
a classroom

- Microphones
- PC (PowerPoint)
- Editing Software

- Teaching by
audio lecture
without a video

File Size and Format

There is no maximum file size, provided the contents can be viewed conveniently in the
country where they were created. Also, they may be sent in any standard digital format (avi,
mkv, flv, mp4, etc.). [An address for file uploads will be provided later.]
Ideally, video contents should be digitally recorded in a studio. Editing software should then
be used to sync the video with any supplementary materials used and to introduce any desired
templates, examples of which are available on request from DSU. Contents must be in a
fully-edited format when submitted to DSU for upload to the GAA platform.
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Recommendations (Video)

Please consider the follow guidelines for dress and appearance:

-

Avoid wearing clothes with shades of blue (including navy and sky blue), clothes
with narrow-striped patterns, and clothes that indicate the season (such as turtlen
eck or sleeveless shirts)

Avoid wearing accessories that may be distracting.

Fix your hair so that no single strands or short hairs stick out.

Please turn off your mobile phone.

Please make sure your cell phone is turned off.

Please stare at the camera lens for about 5 seconds after receiving the directors signal at the
beginning and end of the lecture.

Please avoid mentioning things such as the current date, weather conditions or topical
events.

Recommendations (Audio)

Please try to minimize movements as much as possible while recording.

Please use the stop button as little as possible once recording has begun.

Please design and use supplemental resources such as PowerPoint appropriately since
students will not be able to see the teacher.

Please try to keep students attention through intonation and other changes of voice.

Content Creation Procedure

Content creation may involve the following process:
Participating Universities

DSU/BDU Support
Step 1: Train at DSU (optional)

Step 3: Film a lecture in the

classroom or studio

Step 2: Provide templates for

content presentation

Step 4: Make a synchronized video

file for the online lecture
(any digital format)

Step 5: Develop a webpage for

course contents
Step 6: Upload contents to the
learning management
system
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Course Description Form

A completed version of this form should be submitted along with the course contents.
Course Description for 2015 Spring / Fall Semester
Course Title
(English)

Credits
Instructors Information

Name

Affiliation

Phone No.

E-mail

Course
Goals

Course
Description

Textbook

References

Grading
Policy

Precautions

Other
Remarks

Weekly Syllabus
A syllabus outlining weekly topics, lecture contents, supplemental activities, etc. should be
submitted along with the course contents.

Week

Theme

Contents

Class
Activity

Supplemental
Materials

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th

(Midterm)

9th
10th
11th
12th
13th
14th
15th

Final Test

Course Intro Video

Each instructor should submit a brief (25 minute) introduction video along with the
complete 15-week course contents.

Instructors Guide to the LMS

[A manual for teachers explaining the use of the Learning Management System will be
provided.]