> [!summary]+ Summary
> This page describes the approach and rational to creating a standard page structure for course modules. The original drawings are show with explanations. Also see [[2014-2018, MOOC architecture]]. (See the bottom of this page for the results of this activity.)
# Planning a standard page structure for IMFx MOOCs
There are multiple layers of structure that impact online course design. External to the course is the program-level structure. And internal to the course are the course-level, module-level, and page-level structures.
## 10-10-10 model
As an Instructional Designer on IMF Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), I had to manage and negotiate with 3-8 subject-matter-expert (SME) and leadership voices. Their thoughts impacted everything — learning objectives, learning content, assessments, discussion forums, learning activities, text on-screen, video count, and overall course scope.
For a solution I created some constraints with a **10-10-10 model**. This was a maximum of 10 modules, with 10 sections, and 10 units/pages. I did this to reduce some back-and-forth and create a common mental framework. But I also did it to help my team plan and appropriately scale our efforts. Down the line, this helped my team effectively navigate my "development plans". (See [[2014-2018, MOOC architecture#Development plan]].)
Below are the common structures created to help us all visualize and communicate on unit/page structure.
### Administration/Information pages
These were top-level units/pages at the start of each section. From the top-down, there was a standard horizontal navigation imposed by the Learning Management System (LMS), the section title, a stylized banner (using standard IMF blue `#104097`), a content block, an horizontal rule, and another content block.
![[20161212_MOOC-page-admin.jpg|400]]
### Lecture pages
These were the main unit/pages throughout the course. From the top-down, there was a standard horizontal navigation imposed by the Learning Management System (LMS), the page/unit title, a stylized banner (using standard IMF blue `#104097`), a content block, the embedded video, and a call-out box denoting something to explore (using a light blue `#A5D8E9`).
![[20161212_MOOC-page-lecture.jpg|400]]
### Assessment pages
These were the assessment pages at strategic points in the course. From the top-down, there was a standard horizontal navigation imposed by the Learning Management System (LMS), the assessment title, a stylized banner (using standard IMF blue `#104097`), a content block for direction on the assessment, the assessment questions, an horizontal rule, another content block for direction on the assessment, and another assessment question.
![[20161212_MOOC-page-assessment.jpg|400]]
## 🎯 Results
This activity nailed down a common concept of how course units/pages should be structured for uniformity and to assist with scaling. With a common concept across partners of how I was thinking and what I was looking for, I/we were able to speed up the design process significantly.