Behind the Scenes: How PAIU Designs Its Engaging Online Courses

Creating a compelling online course takes 300+ hours at Paris American International University (PAIU). Our instructional design team reveals what makes PAIU’s digital classrooms uniquely effective.

The 5-Phase Development Process

1. Industry Alignment

  • Advisory boards with companies like Google and Médecins Sans Frontières ensure skills relevance

2. Cognitive Load Optimization

  • Lessons chunked into 7-minute “micro-lectures”
  • Interactive knowledge checks every 15 minutes

3. Multimodal Delivery

Each module includes:

  • Podcast-style audio summaries
  • Infographics for visual learners
  • Choose-your-own-adventure case studies

4. Accessibility First

  • Auto-captions in 12 languages
  • Dyslexia-friendly fonts standard

5. Continuous Improvement

  • Heatmaps track student engagement
  • A/B test different assignment formats

Tech You’ll Experience

  • Virtual labs with cloud-based software
  • AI writing assistants that give draft feedback

See the difference? Preview a PAIU course demo today!

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