Week 2: Content Structuring & Microlearning Principles

  • Focus: Deepen understanding of content organization, apply microlearning principles, and develop the full content for Course 1.
  • Materials: Provide SME-created “content packets” (2–3 pages each) that participants adapt into microlearning.
  • Rationale: Microlearning is ideal for short, engaging online modules, especially for youth with limited attention spans. Structuring content effectively ensures clarity and impact.
  • Activities:
    • Session 3 (45’ - Facilitator-led):
      • SME Content Pack Introduction
        • Each participant receives a packet of curated SME content on their chosen topic
      • Content Curation Challenge
        • Hands-on: Highlight the 3 most important ideas and convert them into microlearning points.
      • Microlearning in Action
        • Show examples of SME content → transformed into microlearning slides/sections.
      • Workshop
        • Outlining the course materials template.
    • Independent Work (2.5-3.5 hours):
      • Tally.so Skeleton Build
        • Build a storyboard/outline of their course using SME content.
        • Add section titles, placeholder text, and a few draft questions — no need for polished content yet.
      • Progress Tracker Update
        • Upload their storyboard for facilitator check-in.
    • Session 4 (45’ - Facilitator-led):
      • Peer Storyboard Review
        • Pair-share outlines and give feedback on flow, clarity, and engagement.
      • Light Tally.so Practice
        • Build a short linear demo together (no advanced logic yet).
      • Challenges in Content Delivery
        • Discuss pitfalls like info overload or sensitive topics.
    • Independent Work (2.5-3.5 hours):
      • Refine Storyboard
        • Adjust outline based on peer/facilitator feedback.
      • Optional Early Build
        • If confident, begin inserting SME content into Tally.so.

Team Tasks:

  • Facilitator: Provide SME content packets, teach microlearning principles, run storyboard workshop.
  • Participants: Build draft storyboard and skeleton course in Tally.so.
  • Support: Provide storyboard template; check-in feedback on outlines. Supporting Tools: SME Content Packets, Storyboard Template, Progress Tracker. Presentation/Output: Draft storyboard with mapped Tally.so sections.