ENG 218: Technical Writing for eLearning

online available

In this hands-on course, students plan, design, write, edit and publish screencasts (video screen captures) of software simulations and demonstrations that might be used in technical training or eLearning. Students use screencasting software (such as Adobe Captivate or MadCap Mimic) to complete their projects, which include scripted narration. Planning documents and final screencasts are posted online. The title of this course was previously Technical Writing IV.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; ENG 107 minimum grade "C"

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

offered online    

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

offered online    

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.

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Description Hours
Credits 3
Lecture Hours 45
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 45

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