- Focus: Deploying courses for initial feedback, analyzing insights, reflecting on the design process, and celebrating achievements.
- Rationale: Experiencing real learner feedback is invaluable for understanding the impact of design choices and fostering an iterative mindset, a core tenet of professional learning design. The showcase provides a sense of accomplishment and a platform for sharing.
- Activities:
- Session 8 (1.5 hours - Facilitator-led):
- Course Deployment
- Share final course link with a small group (2β4 learners each).
- Feedback Collection Demo
- Facilitator shows how to review both survey responses and open comments.
- Guided Analysis
- Use a simple Feedback Sorting Template:
- π What Worked Well
- π§ Suggested Improvements
- π‘ New Ideas
- Discussion on Iteration
- Group shares 1 key insight from their feedback.
- Independent Work (2.5-3.5 hours):
- Gather Feedback
- Actively monitor responses for 1β2 days.
- Categorize Feedback
- Sort comments into strengths vs. improvements.
- Identify 2 Key Revisions
- Note what they would change if given more time.
- Showcase Prep
- Draft a short (3β5 minute) presentation including:
- π― My course topic & objectives
- π οΈ My design choices
- π₯ What I learned from feedback
- π My next step
- Session 9 (1.5 hours - Facilitator-led - Showcase & Celebration):
- Project Showcase
- Each participant presents their single course and shares key feedback insights.
- Peer Applause Round
- After each presentation, 1β2 peers highlight what they found inspiring.
- Future Pathways Discussion
- Explore next steps:
- Using Tally.so for other projects
- Exploring e-learning/civic tech opportunities
- Applying microlearning design in school or youth groups
- Celebration
- Certificates, group photo (if online, screenshot), and reflections.
Team Tasks:
- Facilitator: Organize test learners, guide feedback analysis, host showcase.
- Participants: Deploy Course 1, collect and categorize feedback, prepare 3β5 minute presentation.
- Support: Provide Feedback Sorting Template, coaching for showcase presentations. Supporting Tools: Feedback Sorting Template, Showcase Slide Deck Template, Certificate Template. Presentation/Output: Delivered Course 1, analyzed feedback summary, final showcase presentation.
Revised version:
Week 5: Course Running, Learner Feedback & Showcase
- Focus: Experience real-world learner interaction, gather structured feedback, reflect on improvements, and present project highlights.
- Rationale: Sharing the course with real youth learners reinforces the value of clear design and helps participants develop a user-centered mindset. Presenting their course builds communication confidence and closes the loop.
Session 9 (45β β Facilitator-led)
- Launch Course Feedback Collection
- Confirm everyone has a working Tally.so course link.
- Share peer/learner invite messages:
- βHey! I made a 5-min course about [topic]. Mind giving feedback? Just 3 quick questions!β
- Encourage use of thank-you screen + emojis or micro-rewards (badge, shout-out).
- Set Up Feedback Tracker
- Show how to track:
- β Avg clarity rating (Q1)
- % who learned something new (Q2)
- Top 2β3 Liked / Top 2β3 Improve (Q3)
- % who would recommend (Q4)
Independent Work (2.5β3.5 hours)
- Gather Feedback
- Monitor for 1β2 days; goal: 3β5 responses minimum.
- Analyze & Reflect
- Sort into two columns: Strengths / Improvements.
- Identify two areas theyβd improve with more time.
- Use the Quick Feedback Template and Feedback Tracker.
- Showcase Prep (Slide or Talking Points)
- π― Topic & Objectives
- π¨ Design Choices (e.g., visuals, logic jumps, icons)
- π¬ Feedback Highlights (what learners liked + 1 key fix)
- π Future Plan (How would you improve or reuse this course?)
Session 10 (45β β Facilitator-led)
- Showcase Presentations
- Each participant presents their course:
- What it teaches
- Who it's for (persona)
- Feedback insights
- 1 thing theyβre proud of + 1 thing theyβd revise
- Future Pathways Chat
- Using Tally.so in future projects
- Youth teaching youth: clubs, schools, Instagram learning
- Exploring e-learning/civic tech roles
- Celebration
- Group screenshot
- Share certificates
- Final reflections or anonymous sticky notes (What I liked / learned / next step)