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1. Introduction

What is the ELIXIR Lesson Template?

The ELIXIR Lesson Template is a standardized framework designed to help educators create high-quality, consistent training materials for life sciences. It uses MkDocs, a static site generator, to produce user-friendly, web-based lessons.

Pros:

  • Consistency: Ensures all lessons have a uniform structure, making them easier to follow and maintain.
  • Accessibility: Web-based format allows learners to access materials from anywhere, anytime.
  • Collaboration: Facilitates contributions from multiple authors, enhancing the quality and breadth of content.
  • Customization: Offers flexibility to tailor lessons to specific needs while maintaining a core structure.
  • Integration: Supports various plugins for enhanced functionality, such as video embedding and bibliography management

The ELIXIR Lesson template requires some familiarity with MkDocs and Markdown - but this course got you covered for these foundational skills and more!

Training material about the use of the ELIXIR Lesson Template

We also provide training material about how to use the ELIXIR Lesson template.