Comparison: Documents

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Comparison with: Documents

Definition: For documents we refer to the broad range of word processing platforms (for example Word, Docs, Writer, Pages or Notepad)

Feature comparison

Coursensu

Documents

Built for learning design
Real time editing
Map outcomes & show alignment
Co-pilot (powered by AI)
Limited
Review and approve designs
Limited
Map resources and dependancies
Create and re-use design templates
Limited
Integrated pedagogies
Data-driven design insights
Comment, Review and View roles
Limited
Log, review and roll-back changes
Import & Export Formats
Collaborate with others
Rapid design creation
Personalised email updates
Complete storyboard design view
Tool to write learning outcomes
Limited
Relevant platform developments
Specialist support
Self-managed accounts
Payment monthly, 1-click cancel
Limited

Common questions

Is there a free version of Coursensu?

Yes, anyone can start a one month, risk-free trial. This gives you access to all the features to get started. You can invite others into your team space, to evaluate together. You'll have access to the collection of learning strategies and can always export your designs in common formats.

What if I have documents already?

While a documents offers a lot of flexibility, this can also become a limitation. Eventually you'll find your office tools have hit a limit in collaboration, pedagogic depth or how to reuse great design ideas. We took all that, and more, and made Coursensu.

My document is not 'limited!' Why so negative?!

A lot of very talented people create documents to match their needs. Some of this has inspired Coursensu but the limitations of office tools will eventually slow you down. Our specialist tool offers more functionality because it has been designed with the purpose of helping you make impactful learning with robust pedagogy and workflows.

Can I integrate my document-created designs?

You can make many content items at once, with copy and paste. We also support the import of .csv - available in most office applications. You could convert your document into .csv for Coursensu and then export from Coursensu  as .doc and .pptx if needed by certain stakeholders. For example; you may want to design here, add visuals in PowerPoint and then import into RISE or Storyline - to craft the final learning experience.

Is Coursensu faster than writing into a design document?

Learning design document templates are often missing valuable components, such as constructive alignment, collaborative workflows or pedagogical mapping, which all help produce a more impactful learning experience. It might be faster to add content into a document but the next step in your workflow will be to collaborate with stakeholders, or put content into the learning management system (or similar). Coursensu can export into these formats automatically, saving you much more time in the long-run.

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