Begin with a plan...this plan.
As someone who may be expected to teach a subject via television or computer, you are likely to become a member of a team without recognizing it initially. You may be working with a producer, director, writer, graphic artist, photographer, technical consultant, technician, and others throughout the project. All of these contributors may never meet at one time in the same location, but it is important each fully understands your objectives for the project and the methods and resources to be used to meet those objectives.
The plan helps you organize your idea into a form that translates well for all of the media professionals who may be working with you. Download the Instructional Program Development Plan 2003 PDF file.