1. Start With Purpose
Ask: “Why should someone care about this?”
- Choose a topic that matters to young people’s lives or future.
- Write 3–5 clear learning objectives—what should learners know, feel, or do after this course?
2. Keep It Simple and Focused
One idea at a time. Make it easy to follow.
- Break content into short sections (2–5 minutes each).
- Avoid too much info—focus on the must-know.
- Use friendly language—speak like you’re talking to a peer.
3. Make It Active
Learning works best when we do something with it.
- Add reflection prompts, mini tasks, or questions to think through.
- Use quizzes, polls, or choose-your-path questions for interaction.
- Let learners apply ideas to their real life.
4. Connect with Emotion
People remember how a lesson makes them feel.
- Use storytelling, real examples, or “what would you do?” questions.
- Talk about struggles, wins, and real-life situations youth face.
- Use visuals, humor, or relatable language to make it feel human.
5. Design for the Phone
Most learners will use their phones—keep it mobile-friendly.
- Use short sentences and clean layout.
- Avoid blocks of text—break it up with bullets, headers, or images.
- Test it yourself on a phone before publishing.
6. Test and Improve
Courses are never perfect on the first try.
- Ask a friend to take your course and give feedback.
- Watch how they interact—what’s confusing or boring?
- Be open to edit and improve—it’s part of the process.