course-builder

Generate syllabus, modules, assessments, and rubrics from an idstack manifest.

25|7|Updated Mar 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/savvides/idstack --skill course-builder-savvides
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Skill: course-builder
Source: https://github.com/savvides/idstack/tree/main/course-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/savvides/idstack --skill course-builder-savvides

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Generate course content from the idstack manifest to automate syllabus, modules, assessments, and rubrics, aligning with needs analysis and objectives.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate a complete syllabus, module pages, assignment descriptions, and rubric documents from the manifest.
  • Adapt content to learner expertise level and cognitive load principles to optimize engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Use case: An instructional designer provides a manifest and receives ready-to-publish course materials that map to objectives and assessments.

Quick Start

Provide your project manifest and let idstack generate syllabus, modules, assessments, and rubrics.

Frequently Asked Questions about course-builder

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate evidence-based course content automatically?

Generate evidence-based course content by providing a project manifest to the skill, which then produces a complete syllabus, modules, assessments, and rubrics aligned with your needs analysis and objectives.

What is the best way to create course modules that align with assessments and rubrics?

Create aligned course modules by mapping content to needs analysis and objectives, ensuring activities and rubrics follow cognitive load theory and multimedia learning principles for structured output.

Can I adapt instructional design content for different learner expertise levels?

Adapt instructional design content for different learner expertise levels by processing the manifest, which automatically adjusts module content and activities to optimize engagement and learning outcomes.

What do I need to provide to generate a complete course syllabus and assessments?

Provide your project manifest to generate a complete syllabus and assessments; the skill requires no additional dependencies to map this input to ready-to-publish course materials.

Does this course generation approach follow cognitive load theory and ID models?

Yes, the course generation approach follows cognitive load theory, multimedia learning principles, and ID models to produce structured modules, activities, and rubrics.

When should I not use automated course content generation for instructional design?

Avoid automated course content generation when you lack a defined project manifest, as the skill requires this input to map needs analysis, objectives, and assessments into structured materials.