MyEducator boasts a meticulous publication process for our educational materials. We are proud of our collaboration with authors and educators and of our attention to detail in the development process. For those interested in our process, and perhaps even publishing with us, we hope the following peek into our publication process will help answer questions you may have and spark some interest!
Step 1: Connecting with SMEs, Educators, and Institutions
MyEducator works closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), educators, and program instructional designers to develop high-quality, engaging content that meets the needs of learners and teachers alike. There are many ways that MyEducator connects with these parties.
Educators and Authors
Educators may wish to publish exclusive material they already use in their classrooms. MyEducator’s customizable multimedia resources are attractive and engaging additions to the knowledge instructors have already incorporated into their classrooms, and the online platform makes MyEducator essential to web-based learning. These published resources are then made available in our catalog for future adoptions by other educators and institutions.
Institutions
Universities and other educational institutions will reach out with a request to create a new addition to their curriculum. MyEducator’s content team will work closely with clients to find an appropriate SME to develop custom lesson material and assessment content that aligns with the course-specific learning outcomes of the proposed resource. Similarly, corporations may contact us about training material they would like to publish to make available to their employees, and a similar process is followed.
Case-by-Case Adoptions
Our robust catalog draws in many parties interested in adopting existing resources into their curriculum. Together, we adapt these adopted resources to fit new learning objectives and the needs of each classroom.
Our sales team is unmatched in their enthusiasm to answer questions, provide virtual demos, and consult with potential authors and clients on creating a custom, perfect-fit course for your classroom’s needs. Reach out to our sales team through our website, by email at sales@myeducator.com or at one of the many conferences MyEducator attends!
Step 2: Planning Resource Needs
This is the main planning stage in which the needs of the classroom, students, and instructors are carefully assessed. Curriculum requirements are considered, the scope of the text is solidified, and learning objectives are determined by either the author or the institution.
The structure of the course is considered as well, and an outline is developed tailored to fit the level and duration of the intended course. At this stage, we may consider how best to break up the content, how many assessments and what kind of assessments are needed, and what kind of multimedia should be included in the resource.
Once learning objectives are in place and the content is outlined, we work with the client to determine a project schedule and a workflow process.
Step 3: Developing Customized Content
With planning complete, we now get to dive right in with you to start creating the content for your resource.
SMEs or authors get to work creating lesson material for the resource. Though most of the content is written lessons, many additional perks of the MyEducator platform should be considered during the creation process.
Features to Consider During the Creation Process
Videos and Visuals
Authors love our platform because of its opportunities for multimedia teaching. During this stage of the publishing process, authors are encouraged to create videos and plan visuals that will assist their students in learning the material. Alternatively, MyEducator also provides in-house multimedia content creation.
Technology Integration
Some classrooms use a third-party learning management system. MyEducator has been developed with this use in mind and can be adapted to integrate with these LMSs. This integration includes direct reading links, assessment integration, and materials integration.
Many of our resources teach specific program skills, and MyEducator’s development team has worked hard to provide integration with these programs so you can give your students an in-program experience that comes with instant grading and feedback. For example, our robust Excel grading engine has seen a lot of success in efficiency and practical learning.
Analytics
Instructors love the analytics feature on MyEducator’s platform. This feature allows them to measure student engagement and performance on both the individual and classroom levels.
Accessibility and Usability
MyEducator is committed to offering educational resources that adhere to the WCAG 2 accessibility and usability standards. These standards are considered throughout the publication process.
MyEducator’s development team is tireless in their efforts to improve and innovate our platform. New features are regularly on the horizon to match the demands of today’s evolving education industry, such as the MyEducator AI Virtual Teacher Assistant.
See our Product Features page for more info on current and upcoming features.
Materials to Include
In addition to lesson material, SMEs and authors also prepare assessments and any other materials that will be available within the resource. Some of these materials include the following:
• Pre-examinations, midterm examinations, and final examinations
• Lesson or chapter reading quizzes
• Projects and homework assignments
• Instructor and TA materials
• Sample syllabi
• Other student materials, such as slide decks, database files, PDFs, spreadsheets, and other topic-specific items like Tableau Workbooks
Step 3: The Review Process
Each resource text is assigned to a member of our content team and undergoes a comprehensive review process. In many cases, this step of the process occurs in tandem with the creation of the text to help streamline the process.
The content team member, or editor, will work closely with the author or institution to polish the text. The editor will verify that the resource content aligns with the learning objectives and other needs established during the planning phase. They will provide any necessary feedback to improve the organization, accessibility, or usability of the text, and they will correct any inconsistencies or grammatical errors. They will also provide sensitivity checks and verify that the text fits the standards of accessible English grammar and style.
Step 4: Publishing Content
Once all parties are satisfied with the content, the content team member begins to publish. This is an exciting step for everyone involved as they see their hard work laid out in a beautiful format on MyEducator’s online platform.
Coding
All the components considered and created in Step 3 come to life during this step. Lesson material is carefully coded, assessments are crafted and linked, multimedia content is embedded and tested, technology integrations are established, instructor and student materials are placed, and everything is checked and double-checked for accessibility and usability standards.
Publication
After a final pass from the author or institution and MyEducator team members, the resource is given an ISBN (if applicable) and access codes are made available for purchase through institution bookstores, streamlining the purchasing process for students.
Adoption
A limited demo resource is also made available in our Product Catalog for other educators, students, and institutions to browse.
Once a resource is adopted into a course or institution program, MyEducator will work with the adopting party to provide updates and customization consistent with the new course’s needs.
Continued Support and Updates
As always, our support team is on hand 24/7 to answer questions about the resource and provide help to both instructors and students. See “Getting Support for Your MyEducator Resource” to discover more about how our stellar support team can assist you or your students.
Authors or institutions may also want to make updates to content after publication. The MyEducator platform allows for consistent updates that can be pushed to all adopted courses—without instructors and students needing to purchase a new resource. Instructors and students get the latest updated versions automatically at no extra cost.
For more information on authoring with MyEducator, see our blog post, “Top 8 Reasons to Author with MyEducator.”
