course-material-creator

Create syllabi, lesson plans, assessments, rubrics, and reading lists for courses and workshops.

Updated Oct 7, 2022
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tamagusko/linux-cfg --skill course-material-creator-tamagusko
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Skill: course-material-creator
Source: https://github.com/tamagusko/linux-cfg/tree/main/dotfiles/claude/skills/course-material-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tamagusko/linux-cfg --skill course-material-creator-tamagusko

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Designing structured educational content from scratch is time-consuming, and instructors often lack consistent templates for syllabi, lesson plans, rubrics, and reading lists aligned with learning objectives. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Syllabus and Curriculum Design: Generate complete syllabi with learning objectives based on Bloom's Taxonomy, grading schemes, schedules, and policies, plus curriculum maps using backward design. - Lesson and Workshop Planning: Build timed lesson plans with engagement techniques (think-pair-share, jigsaw, case studies) and full-day workshop agendas with materials checklists. - Assessment and Reading Lists: Create rubrics with performance-level descriptors and annotated reading lists with load guidelines per audience level. - Use Case: A professor designing a new graduate seminar can generate a full syllabus with measurable objectives, a 15-week schedule, weekly reading lists, and a project rubric in one session. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to create a syllabus for a 12-week introductory data science course with learning objectives, weekly topics, and a grading breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions about course-material-creator

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

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How do I write learning objectives for a course syllabus?

Write learning objectives using Bloom's Taxonomy verbs matched to cognitive levels, such as define for recall or design for creation. Each objective should follow the pattern of verb plus specific knowledge or skill plus context, making it measurable.

How to create a lesson plan with time allocations?

Use a timed structure dividing the session into opening hook, review, new content, guided practice, independent work, and debrief segments. Include differentiation notes for struggling and advanced learners plus formative and summative assessment checkpoints.

What assessment type should I use for my course?

Choose based on what you measure: multiple choice for knowledge recall in large classes, essays for critical thinking, projects for real-world competency, and portfolios for long-term growth. The skill provides a comparison table mapping assessment types to purposes.

How much reading should I assign per week?

Reading load guidelines suggest 30-50 pages weekly for undergraduates, 50-100 for graduate students, and 20-40 for busy professionals. Categorize readings as required, recommended, reference, or optional to manage learner load.

Can this skill design corporate training workshops?

Yes, it includes a workshop template with pre-work assignments, timed agendas mixing lectures and hands-on exercises, materials checklists, and post-workshop follow-up steps. It supports audiences from academic students to professional trainees.