- 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.