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.

Revised version:

Week 2: Content Structuring & Microlearning Principles

  • Focus: Structure course content into digestible microlearning units aligned with learning objectives, using SME content.
  • Rationale: Microlearning supports short, focused, and engaging learning. By learning how to simplify and structure content effectively, participants can better match course flow with their audience’s attention span and needs.

Session 3 (45’ - Facilitator-led)

  • SME Content Pack Overview
    • Explain who Subject Matter Experts are and how their content supports accurate and impactful learning.
    • Each participant receives 1 content packet related to their chosen topic.
  • Content Curation Challenge
    • Task: Choose one learning objective and break it into 2–3 microlearning points.
    • Tip: One learning objective = 1–2 Tally.so pages.
  • Microlearning in Action
    • Show examples: how raw content was transformed into microlearning formats.
    • Discuss formats: multiple choice (facts), reflection prompts (ideas), checklists (strategies).
  • Hands-On Workshop
    • Begin filling in the Microlearning Points Template in Notion.
    • Each learner drafts 2 microlearning blocks based on their learning objectives.

Independent Work (2.5–3.5 hours)

  • Microlearning Build
    • Continue developing microlearning points for each of their objectives.
    • Add 2–3 points per objective.
    • Use the course structure table (section, objective, content, Tally.so element).
  • Progress Tracker Update
    • Upload Notion link in Asana for facilitator review.

Session 4 (45’ - Facilitator-led)

  • Course Materials Template & Mapping
    • Use the Course Materials Table to map:
      • Section title
      • Content from SME pack
      • Interaction type (MCQ, checklist, etc.)
      • Matching Tally.so element (e.g., embed, short text, rating scale)
  • Peer Feedback Session
    • Pair participants to review each other’s microlearning structure using the checklist:
      • Is the flow logical?
      • Are objectives aligned with activities?
      • Is the content bite-sized and clear?
  • Group Discussion: Challenges in Content Delivery
    • Discuss common pitfalls: information overload, unclear visuals, handling sensitive content.

Independent Work (2.5–3.5 hours)

  • Finalize Course Materials Table
    • Fill out and refine based on feedback.
    • Ensure each point is mapped to a Tally.so feature.
  • Optional Early Build
    • If ready, begin inserting content into Tally.so draft. Use one screen per microlearning point.