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Mountaineer Micro Academy

Content Creation and Instructional Design Policy

  1. Content Ownership and Submission Requirements

    Faculty, subject matter experts (SMEs), and program partners are responsible for creating and delivering all instructional content required for the development of an online course or micro-credential.

    This includes, but is not limited to:

    • Module outlines and learning outcomes
    • Written instructional materials
    • Assessments (quizzes, exams, assignments)
    • Lecture notes or scripts
    • Supporting resources (articles, images, datasets, case studies)
    • Video scripts for narrated or AI-generated videos

     

  2. Final Content Requirement

    To ensure accurate course construction and timely development, the instructional designer must receive a complete, final, and fully approved version of all instructional content before development begins.

    • All materials must be fully edited, vetted, and approved by the faculty/SME or program coordinator.
    • Drafts, partially completed documents, or placeholder content will not be accepted as final deliverables.
    • Significant changes submitted after development has begun will impact timelines and may require adjustments to project milestones.

     

  3. Revision Expectations

    If revisions are required after submission:

    • All edits must be consolidated and submitted as a single, organized set of changes whenever possible.
    • Major structural modifications—such as altering module outcomes, replacing assessments, or re-sequencing content—may not be accommodated without delaying the launch timeline.
    • The instructional designer will notify the faculty/SME of any timeline changes resulting from substantial post-submission revisions.

     

  4. Scripted Video Policy

    Script Approval

    All video scripts—whether for AI-generated narration, faculty-recorded videos, or studio-recorded content—must be finalized and approved by the SME prior to production.

    • Scripts should be submitted in their final form, with all wording, examples, and references reviewed and confirmed.
    • Once video production begins, changes must be minimal to avoid delays, cost increases, or re-recording.

    Limited Edits After Production

    Edits to scripted videos are limited once a video has been produced.

    • Only major revisions—such as rewriting sections, changing terminology, altering examples, or restructuring content—will require a new script and a full re-recording of the video.
    • Additional production time must be allocated for any re-recording or significant alteration.
    • Minor phrasing or semantic edits will be reviewed for necessity, and a new recording will only be produced if the change significantly alters the meaning of the content.