E-Learning Development for technical fields (like HPC and AI) requires moving beyond "PowerPoint voiceovers."

Technical skills are practical, not theoretical. You cannot learn to drive a cluster or train a neural network by watching a video; you must type the commands. Therefore, modern e-learning must be Interactive, Environment-Based, and Modular.

Here is the detailed breakdown of the development strategy, the "Notebook-First" approach, and the toolset, followed by the downloadable Word file.

1. The Architecture: LMS vs. LXP

Traditional Learning Management Systems (LMS) are often just file repositories. Modern development focuses on Learning Experience Platforms (LXP).

• The LMS (The Record Keeper): Tools like Moodle or Canvas. They are good for tracking who completed a course, hosting quizzes, and issuing certificates. They are the "System of Record."
• The LXP (The Engagement Layer): Tools that allow users to explore content. For technical training, this often involves Interactive Computing.
• Integration: We embed the "Lab" directly into the "Course." A user reads about Python arrays, and immediately below the text is a live code window where they can try it out.

2. The Content Strategy: "Notebook-First" Development

For coding and data science, the Jupyter Notebook is the atomic unit of content.

1. Write Once: The instructor writes a Jupyter Notebook containing text, math equations ($\LaTeX$), images, and executable code.
2. Deploy Everywhere:
• To Website: Use JupyterBook to compile the notebook into a beautiful, searchable static website.
• To Lab: Use Binder or Google Colab links so students can click a button and run the notebook instantly in a cloud container.
• To PDF: Export for offline reading.

3. The Three Pillars of Technical Modules

A. Micro-Learning (Video)

• Rule: No video longer than 6 minutes.
• Format: Screen-capture demos. Show the terminal, not the instructor's face.
• Tool: OBS Studio (Free) or Camtasia.

B. Scaffolding (Labs)

• Concept: Start with a fully working script. Ask the student to change one variable. Then ask them to delete a line and rewrite it. Then ask them to write it from scratch.
• Mechanism: "Auto-Graders" (like nbgrader) check the student's code cell to see if the output matches the expected answer and give instant feedback.

C. Gamification (Badges)

• Concept: Users need validation.
• Standard: OpenBadges.
• Implementation: When a user passes the "MPI Basics" quiz, the LMS automatically issues a portable digital badge they can display on LinkedIn.

4. Key Applications & Tools

Category	Tool	Usage
Courseware	JupyterBook	The standard for technical documentation. Turns a folder of notebooks into a professional website.
LMS	Open edX	The open-source platform behind edX.org. Powerful, scalable, but complex to host.
	Moodle	The academic standard. Highly plugin-friendly (e.g., plugins for running code).
Labs	Binder / MyBinder	Turns a GitHub repo into a live, interactive environment. Zero setup for the student.
Interactive	H5P	A plugin that lets you add "Hotspots," "Drag and Drop," and "Interactive Video" to standard HTML pages.