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DeniseFletcher · ‎06-05-2019

Choose a topic you are an expert in?

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-31-2019

These are fantastic tips @Maged-Koshty. I love the approach you've taken in that you've taken positive action to get round the accent. I personally like an accent as long as I understand what the person is saying. But yes if the the written English is poor then I find that more annoying. Having said that I had a complaint because I provided handouts in English (UK) and not English (US) spelling. Sometimes you just can't please everyone.

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-29-2019

Hi @AnmolDeep I definitely think if you have other courses then it certainly makes it easier. Over the years I have used a combination of social media ( Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn) and a Facebook group. I have never paid for any promotions / ads etc. By far my biggest success is LinkedIn followed by my Facebook Group. Having said that the important factor in social media promotion is consistency and commitment. It's a long term haul rather than a quick win. I am in the UK and I find my non-Udemy connections don't like the "sell 'em cheap pile 'em high" approach. So I tend to combine my courses into my coaching packages so my courses are resources or an add-on to my coaching which is the star of what I offer.

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-28-2019

Hi @Hypnodan, I'm at the low tech end of editing so I just use Camtasia, Audacity, my iRig mic my iphone and powerpoint. I try to do as little editing as I can ;)

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-28-2019

Hi @RhondaPorter777 Save to Dropbox ( or equivalent) and then access on your PC :)

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-24-2019

What a great post full of tips @CarlosDeLeon I think when we are a new instructor and we set out on the course creation process we all set out to make the "perfect" course. I certainly did. These days I produce the best 30-40 mins of course content before releasing. Then I always have more sections to add within the first 30 days ( I don't always achieve this). When I was new I found the course creation process almost stopped me from creating a course. I'm also a great procrastinator. So my process of creating the small complete course has enabled me to get courses live. The small course though must be a complete course! My mantra is "done is better than perfect" or courses are always "a work in progress".

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-22-2019

This made me giggle a bit @FrankKane. I love the cap - it is so you! My signature is that I am me....some will say it's the purple hair I have.

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-18-2019

I record from my iphone and don't have a problem - how big are your videos?

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-18-2019

@LoriStephen867Can you transfer them to Dropbox? or strainght into Camtasia?

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-18-2019

@LoriStephen867I would say a mixture of sitting and standing but again you don't really need many videos with yourself in them. One thing to bear in mind is your students could be viewing your course in many positions ;) I won't list them all but you could have a student watching your course whilst on the tube/ train going to work ....so they could be standing or sitting if they manage to get a seat. They may be watching your course in the local park on a lunch break or even relaxing in bed. That's the whole point of online courses is that it's martini learning -anytime anywhere anyplace ;) The most important factor is to be you.

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-12-2019

@AbdoRefatYes you can create a free course and use it as magnet for your next course. However it will be better to create a paid course and then offer coupons to students to make it free. Udemy and students value paid courses more . I would create the quickest course you can and get it live with the view that the course can be expanded. You will learn a lot just making a small course. A course is a work in progress Finished is better than perfect Go for it!

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-12-2019

Hi @CarrieFernandez Congratulations on the new course - remember you can change this course to paid if you want to although it will go through review again. However as @FrankKane says if you have the 2nd course following very soon then it may be ok to have your free course if you get your bonus lecture sorted. When pricing your new course you will need to consider what the competition are pricing their courses for and things like how long your course is, what social proof your course has, student numbers etc. There will be no point pricing your course at $199 if it is 30mins long if your competition has courses that are 4 hours long for $99. Students do like to get value for money even when mostly they will be paying $10 for your course. If you overprice your course students may then review the course lower even when they have only paid the $10. Arghhhhhh! Good Luck with the course. Here's a link that you might find useful. https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229605368-Pricing-Your-Course

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-12-2019

@MikeXCohenI love that distinction between courses and books

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-12-2019

Yes @SharonRamel There is no completely finished where Udemy courses are concerned.Actually once you realise this it is great ....because you can get the first version live much quicker. This is fantastic news for all those ( myself included) procrastinators / perfectionists out there who can relax with the idea that "Done is better than perfect". All my courses are done not perfect and are a work in progress. Quite simply I am a work in progress My life is a work in progress My courses are a work in progress Thanks for the reminder Sharon

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-07-2019

I only teach topics I have real life experience in coupled with passion for the topic. I've been a Personal Development and Leadership Trainer for over 20 years so much of my material comes from that experience but with my individual take on the topic. All my courses are works in progress. So I start with general principles with the view that over time other deep dive sections will be added. As I said I am a work in progress :)

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-07-2019

@JS_ARVIND Welcome to the community. Are you asking a question about English courses by non native English speakers? Fo me it depends on what you are teaching about this topic? So are you teaching written English, English grammar or English speaking? And then it depends on your potential student or who you are aiming to teach.

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-07-2019

@DrThistleYes as @Anonymous says Camtasia is great for pulling different media together and is easy to get your head around too. Good Luck.

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-07-2019

Welcome @JarrarMourad663 :)

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-06-2019

Hi @angaddhawan12 Yes you need to focus on the pain points that new iphone users feel. What is different about what you are offering in comparrison to what people can find on the apple website. In terms of a title is your course "iphone hacks" / "Get the most from your iphone" / "Simplify your iphone" ?

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-06-2019

Hi @Anonymous I very rarely see / hear background music being done well. It is extremely distracting if you are trying to concentrate. You're right that music is often seen in videos and films but entertainment is very different to education. Also if you see it on other educational platforms it may be because the platforms don't have the same quality standards that Udemy does.

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-06-2019

Welcome to the platform. Everything you need to learn how to create your course is at this link https://teach.udemy.com/ It's definitely worth spending a bit of time reading and watching all the material. Good Luck and keep us posted where you are up to. Denise

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-06-2019

@sundeepartistI'm not really sure what you are asking the group? Are you looking for ideas for your course? If this is the case then you will probably need to find groups and forums where arty creative people or those interested in this area hang out so you can ask them. If you find interested people they are more likely to give you the ideas you are looking for whereas someone like me would struggle.

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-03-2019

@RevNatalieS568I use Camtasia...they often have a deal on so it's worth checking.

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-03-2019

@ShibajiGreat tips! I use my iphone for filming, camtasia, audacity and an irig mic. I like to keep things as simple as possible :)

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-03-2019

Hi @IsaacBeron77 and welcome. I'd say make the course in both launguages :) Good Luck with the course(s)

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-03-2019

@HarisIeltsWelcome to the group. The best place to get guidance about creating your first course is https://teach.udemy.com/ ......be prepared to spend a bit of time reading / watching all the material as it is super helpful Good Luck.

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-02-2019

Great List @MassimilianoAlf

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-02-2019

Welcome @KieranRyan, There is a mountain of great resources in this forum so make sure you set aside some time to pop by. Also there is the help centre https://teach.udemy.com/ Good Luck :)

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-02-2019

Hi @harryindia The best advice is available in the Help Centre and obviously popping into this community. The link to the Help Centre is https://www.udemy.com/instructor/help/

DeniseFletcher · ‎05-01-2019

I sense that Charlie is boss of the house?

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