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Designing Conversational Spaces – a pilot for an online course

Welcome! Dette er forløperen til et nettkurs jeg har planlagt, som har (foreløbig) tittel Designing Conversational Spaces. Nettkurset baseres på doktorgradsarbeidet mitt, som handler om hvordan designere kan jobbe med å designe for sosiale medier, meldingstjenester, og ulike former for sosiale grensesnitt. Arbeidet resulterte i en modell med verktøy som gir et brett spenn av muligheter til å kommunisere til

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A pilot website for testing online course content should include these essential elements:

Course Overview Section

• Clear course title and compelling headline

• Brief description of what the course covers

• Learning objectives and outcomes

• Target audience definition

• Course duration and format details

Video Content Area

• Embedded video player with good quality playback

• Video titles and descriptions

• Progress indicators or module structure

• Easy navigation between the test videos

Value Proposition

• What specific problems the course solves

• Unique benefits and differentiators

• Preview of the full course curriculum

• Instructor credentials and background

User Experience Elements

• Clean, professional design that reflects your brand

• Mobile-responsive layout

• Fast loading times

• Intuitive navigation

Feedback Collection

• Survey forms or questionnaires about video quality, content relevance, and engagement

• Rating systems for each video

• Comments section or feedback forms

• Contact information for direct feedback

Social Proof Preparation

• Space for testimonials (even if limited initially)

• Professional headshots and bio

• Any relevant credentials or achievements

Technical Considerations

• Analytics tracking (Google Analytics, heatmaps)

• A/B testing capabilities for different versions

• Lead capture forms for interested users

• Integration preparation for Kajabi migration

Call-to-Action Elements

• Clear next steps for interested users

• Email signup for course updates

• Pricing information (if determined)

• Launch timeline communication

Since you’re testing with designers, consider including design-focused elements like portfolio examples, industry-specific case studies, and visual-heavy content that resonates with your target audience’s preferences and workflow.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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That’s a solid combination for a pilot course. Here are some considerations for using Squarespace with Panopto:

Panopto Integration with Squarespace

• Panopto generates embed codes that work well with Squarespace’s code blocks

• You can embed videos directly into pages using the embed block

• Panopto’s responsive player will adapt to Squarespace’s mobile-friendly templates

Panopto Advantages for Your Pilot

• Built-in analytics showing viewer engagement, drop-off points, and completion rates

• Easy video management and organization

• Professional-looking player with customizable branding

• Automatic transcription and closed captions

• Password protection and access control options

• Download restrictions to protect your content

Squarespace Benefits for Testing

• Quick setup with professional templates

• Built-in forms for feedback collection

• Easy A/B testing by creating duplicate pages

• Mobile optimization without extra work

• Simple analytics integration

Implementation Strategy

• Create a clean landing page in Squarespace with course overview

• Embed each Panopto video on separate pages or sections

• Use Squarespace’s form blocks for feedback collection after each video

• Set up a simple navigation structure between videos

Data Collection Setup

• Panopto will give you detailed video analytics (viewing time, engagement)

• Squarespace analytics for overall site behavior

• Form responses for qualitative feedback

• Consider adding UTM parameters if you’re driving traffic from different sources

Testing Considerations

• Test the embed functionality across different devices

• Ensure video quality is optimized for web viewing

• Set up proper video titles and descriptions in Panopto

• Consider creating a simple password or access system for your pilot testers

This setup will give you solid data on both content engagement and user experience before investing in full course development.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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