Week 3: Engagement, Assessment & Iteration

• Focus: Design highly engaging interactions, integrate simple assessments, and practice iterative refinement based on feedback.
• Rationale: Engagement and assessment are crucial for effective learning. Peer feedback provides a safe space for constructive criticism and learning from others' perspectives.
• Activities:
• Session 5 (45’ - Facilitator-led):
• Designing Engaging Interactions
• Hands-on: add 1 interactive element (quiz, poll, or reflection) into their draft during the session.
• Formative Assessment Mini-Challenge
• Example: “Design 1 question that checks if learners understood your main point.”
• Introduction to Constructive Feedback
• Role-play: give feedback on a sample objective (good vs. needs work).
• Independent Work (2.5-3.5 hours):
• Integrate Interactions & Assessments
• Add at least 2 engagement elements + 2 formative checks.
• Self-Review Checklist (Facilitator provides):
• ✅ Objectives clear & measurable
• ✅ Content concise & teen-friendly
• ✅ At least 2 engagement elements
• ✅ Smooth flow in Tally.so
• Update Tally.so Draft
• Session 6 (45’ - Facilitator-led):
• Peer Review Workshop
• Participants present their course, receive 2–3 pieces of feedback each.
• Facilitated Debrief
• Discuss common strengths and areas needing improvement.
• Feedback Capture
• Participants record peer comments in a structured feedback log.
• Independent Work (2.5-3.5 hours):
• Revise Course based on peer feedback.
• Add Missing Elements (e.g., instructions, transitions, images).
• Prepare for Week 4 Refinement: Ensure course is 80–90% complete.

Team Tasks:

• Facilitator: Demo interactive elements, guide formative assessment, run peer review.
• Participants: Add 2+ engagement elements; complete self-review; share for peer feedback.
• Support: Provide Self-Review Checklist and feedback log template. Supporting Tools: Self-Review Checklist, Peer Feedback Log, Sample Interactive Question Bank. Presentation/Output: Revised course draft incorporating engagement + peer feedback notes.

Revised version:

Week 3: Engagement, Assessment & Iteration

• Focus: Improve course engagement and interactivity by tailoring activities to different learner types and designing meaningful formative assessments.
• Rationale: Matching engagement strategies to diverse learner needs boosts retention and relevance. Thoughtful assessments help measure and reinforce learning.

Session 5 (45’ - Facilitator-led)

• Learning Engagement for Different Types of Learners
• Present learner types: Visual, Verbal, Kinesthetic, Social.
• Give examples:
• Visual: infographics, illustrations
• Verbal: reflection prompts, written explanations
• Kinesthetic: checklist-based actions, planning activities
• Social: polls, short scenario-based interactions
• Activity: Ask participants to revisit their persona and decide which style(s) best match.
• Each writes 1 idea to match that style (e.g., “I’ll add a check-in poll for verbal/social learners.”)

Independent Work (2.5–3.5 hours)

• Revise the Course Material
• Add better interactivity and design elements (instructions, transitions, icons, and visuals).

Session 6 (45’ - Facilitator-led)

• Formative Assessment Workshop
• Compare good vs. bad assessment questions.
• ❌ “Did you learn something useful?”
• ✅ “Which of these is a calming breathing technique?”
• Review difference between assessment vs. interactivity.
• Guide: Pick 1 key point from their course and write 1–2 short formative assessments.
• Let’s Build!
• Participants insert their questions into Tally.so using appropriate formats (MCQ, scale, open-ended).
• Apply formatting: H1 titles, bold highlights, use of icons and color for clarity.

Independent Work (2.5–3.5 hours)

• Add Missing Elements
• Insert instructions, transitions, icons, and visual elements.
• Apply formatting polish for readability.
• Prepare for Week 4 Refinement
• Ensure course is 60–70% complete and share link on Asana.