This document outlines a comprehensive 5-week program designed to empower three promising young individuals with foundational skills in learning design. This unique opportunity culminates in each youth participant designing three impactful short online courses (5-10 minutes each) using Tally.so, contributing valuable educational content to their peers, and gaining experience in gathering and applying learner feedback.

1. Program Overview

Goal: To equip three selected young individuals with foundational, practical skills in learning design, fostering their ability to create engaging and effective educational content, and to experience the iterative process of design based on learner feedback. Duration: 5 weeks. Youth Participant: 3 youths (ages 15-18). Program Deliverables: Each youth participant will design three 5-10 minute online courses using Tally.so, building a tangible portfolio of their learning design capabilities, and will gather and analyze feedback on at least one of their courses.

1.1. Project Content Focus & Themes (Ages 15-18)

The courses developed by the youth participant will focus on well-being topics highly relevant to their age group, encompassing mental health, healthy relationships, environmental awareness, and academic success. Participants will select one of the following three themes for their courses, ensuring the chosen topics are suitable for concise 5-10 minute microlearning modules delivered via Tally.so.

Theme 1: Mental & Emotional Resilience

• Focus: Understanding and managing emotions, developing coping strategies for stress, and cultivating self-awareness.
• Example Topics for 5-10 min Tally.so Courses:
• "Quick Stress Busters: 3 Breathing Techniques You Can Use Anywhere"
• "Understanding Anxiety: What It Feels Like & How to Spot It"
• "Building Your Self-Compassion Toolkit: Simple Daily Practices"

Theme 2: Healthy Relationships & Communication

• Focus: Navigating friendships, family dynamics, responsible online interactions, and mastering effective communication strategies.
• Example Topics for 5-10 min Tally.so Courses:
• "Active Listening 101: How to Really Hear Your Friends"
• "Setting Healthy Boundaries (Online & Offline): A Quick Guide"
• "Navigating Conflict: Tips for Disagreeing Respectfully"

Theme 3: Navigating School & Future Pathways

• Focus: Strategies for academic well-being, managing school-related stress, exploring diverse post-secondary options, and promoting environmental consciousness in daily life.
• Example Topics for 5-10 min Tally.so Courses:
• "Smart Study Habits: Beating Procrastination in 5 Steps"
• "Eco-Friendly Choices: Small Changes, Big Impact (at Home & School)"
• "Post-Graduation Pathways: Beyond University - Quick Intro to Trades & Colleges"

1.2. Participant Recruitment & Selection: Youth Learning Design Bootcamp

This initiative proudly offers a unique Youth Learning Design Bootcamp, providing fully funded, specialized training for aspiring young designers. This is a highly competitive opportunity for motivated youth to acquire invaluable skills, build a professional portfolio, and contribute meaningfully to youth well-being, all at no personal cost.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Age: Applicants must be between 15 and 18 years old at the commencement of the program.
• Passion for Well-being: A demonstrated genuine interest in exploring and contributing to youth well-being topics (mental health, relationships, environment, schooling).
• Curiosity for Design & Innovation: An eagerness to learn the art and science of designing and creating engaging online learning content. No prior experience in learning design or content creation is required; we are looking for potential and enthusiasm!
• Foundational Digital Literacy: Familiarity with basic computer operations and navigating online environments.
• Reliable Access: Consistent access to a personal computer and a stable internet connection to fully participate in online sessions and complete independent design work.
• Commitment to Excellence: Ability to dedicate approximately 8-10 hours per week for the 5-week duration of this intensive program.
• Collaborative Spirit & Self-Direction: A willingness to actively participate in group discussions, provide constructive peer feedback, and independently drive their design tasks.

Application Process:

1. Comprehensive Online Application Form: Prospective youth participant will complete a detailed online application. This form is designed to gather:
• Essential contact and demographic information.
• Thought-provoking essay questions to assess their intrinsic motivation, interest in well-being topics, and aspirations for learning design (e.g., "Describe why you are passionate about designing educational content for youth well-being," or "What specific skills or knowledge do you hope to gain from this program, and how do you envision applying them?").
• Confirmation of their availability to fully engage with the program's weekly schedule.
• (Optional, but highly recommended) A brief creative prompt, such as asking them to outline a compelling 1-minute idea for a well-being topic, showcasing their initial conceptualization skills.
2. Personalized Virtual Interview: A select cohort of top applicants will be invited for a focused (15-20 minute) virtual interview. This interview serves as an opportunity to:
• Further assess their enthusiasm, communication abilities, and unwavering commitment to the program's objectives.
• Delve deeper into their responses from the application form, exploring their insights and ideas.
• Provide applicants with a chance to ask any questions they may have about the program's structure, and the learning journey ahead.

Successful candidates will be formally notified of their participation and meticulously onboarded into the program, poised to embark on an enriching and impactful learning design journey!

2. Key Learning Design Concepts Covered

Youth Participant will acquire a practical understanding of:

• Introduction to Learning Design: Defining its role, significance, and impact in modern education.
• Learner Analysis: Techniques for understanding target audience needs, preferences, and characteristics.
• Learning Objectives: Crafting clear, measurable, and achievable learning objectives (SMART goals).
• Content Curation & Simplification: Strategies for identifying relevant information, distilling complex ideas, and making content concise and impactful.
• Instructional Strategies: Fundamental principles for effective teaching and engagement (e.g., microlearning, active learning techniques, storytelling).
• Assessment Design: Creating simple, effective checks for understanding and knowledge retention within short modules.
• Feedback Mechanisms: Principles for providing and receiving constructive feedback to enhance learning and design quality.
• Tally.so Proficiency: Mastering Tally.so for dynamic course delivery, including diverse question types, sophisticated logic jumps, and seamless embedding of multimedia.
• Iterative Design & Feedback Integration: Understanding the importance of learner feedback in refining and improving educational content.

3. Weekly Activities Timeline

Week 1: Foundations of Learning Design & Tally.so Basics

• Focus: Introduction to core learning design principles, understanding the learner, setting clear objectives, and initial exploration of Tally.so.
• Activities:
• Session 1 (Facilitator-led):
• Welcome & Program Orientation (Goals, Outcomes, Schedule).
• The World of Learning Design: Roles, Importance, and Societal Impact.
• Introduction to the ADDIE Model (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate) – a simplified, practical overview.
• Understanding Your Learner: Practical persona development exercises, specifically tailored for the 15-18 age group.
• Independent Work:
• Select one of the three designated well-being themes (Mental & Emotional Resilience, Healthy Relationships & Communication, or Navigating School & Future Pathways).
• Identify a specific, feasible topic within their chosen theme for their inaugural 5-10 minute course.
• Define the precise target audience (15-18 year olds) for their course.
• Initiate Tally.so exploration: Create a free account, navigate the intuitive interface, and build a foundational "hello world" form.
• Session 2 (Facilitator-led):
• Crafting Effective Learning Objectives: An in-depth introduction to SMART objectives and their application.
• Hands-on practice writing measurable objectives for their chosen course topic.
• Tally.so Deep Dive: Exploring basic question types (text, multiple choice, rating), and techniques for embedding text and images effectively.
• Independent Work:
• Refine and finalize learning objectives for Course 1.
• Begin outlining the core content and flow for Course 1.
• Start constructing the basic structure of Course 1 within Tally.so.

Week 2: Content Structuring & Microlearning Principles

• Focus: Developing compelling course content, applying microlearning principles, and building out Course 1.
• Activities:
• Session 3 (Facilitator-led):
• Content Curation & Simplification: Advanced strategies for breaking down complex information into digestible, youth-friendly chunks, particularly for well-being topics.
• Introduction to Microlearning: Core principles for designing impactful 5-10 minute courses.
• Storyboarding & Outlining Techniques: Visualizing and structuring the course flow for maximum clarity.
• Independent Work:
• Develop detailed, engaging content for Course 1, ensuring strict alignment with objectives and microlearning principles, and relevance to the chosen well-being topic.
• Create a comprehensive storyboard or outline for Course 1.
• Continue building Course 1 in Tally.so, seamlessly incorporating the developed content.
• Session 4 (Facilitator-led):
• Interactive Elements in Tally.so: Mastering logic jumps, conditional fields, and hidden fields for personalized learning paths.
• Facilitated Discussion: Common challenges in content delivery and innovative strategies to overcome them, especially for sensitive well-being topics.
• Practical Tally.so Troubleshooting: Addressing common technical issues and best practices.
• Independent Work:
• Integrate sophisticated interactive elements into Course 1 using Tally.so's advanced features.
• Throughly test Course 1 for seamless flow and optimal functionality.
• Begin brainstorming innovative ideas for Course 2, ensuring it remains within the chosen well-being theme.

Week 3: Engagement, Assessment & Iteration

• Focus: Designing highly engaging interactions, incorporating effective formative assessments, and refining courses based on iterative feedback.
• Activities:
• Session 5 (Facilitator-led):
• Designing Engaging Interactions: Exploring quizzes, polls, open-ended questions, and realistic scenarios, ensuring sensitivity and appropriateness for well-being topics.
• Formative Assessment Techniques: Implementing quick, effective checks for understanding within short course modules.
• Introduction to Constructive Feedback: Understanding its importance and mastering techniques for providing impactful feedback.
• Independent Work:
• Integrate robust assessment questions and effective feedback mechanisms into Course 1.
• Conduct a meticulous self-review of Course 1, identifying areas for enhancement.
• Begin designing Course 2 in Tally.so, applying valuable lessons learned from Course 1 and maintaining focus on the chosen well-being theme.
• Session 6 (Facilitator-led):
• Peer Review Workshop: Youth Participants will share their Course 1 with peers for collaborative feedback, with a strong emphasis on clarity, engagement, and the sensitive handling of content.
• Facilitated Discussion: Deep dive into the nuances of providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Strategic Planning for Course 3: Brainstorming compelling topics and formulating initial objectives, strictly within the chosen well-being theme.
• Independent Work:
• Throughly revise Course 1 based on insightful peer feedback.
• Continue the development of Course 2 in Tally.so.
• Develop a detailed outline for Course 3.

Week 4: Final Refinement & Preparation for Learner Feedback

• Focus: Polishing all three courses and preparing for the crucial phase of gathering real-world learner feedback.
• Activities:
• Session 7 (Facilitator-led):
• Advanced Tally.so Tips: Optimizing course aesthetics, exploring advanced sharing options, and leveraging embedded media (videos, audio) for richer experiences.
• Refinement Strategies: Polishing content, visuals, and overall flow for all three courses, ensuring an appropriate and sensitive tone for well-being topics.
• Preparing for Feedback: Discussion on how to effectively share courses for feedback, what kind of feedback to seek, and setting up simple feedback mechanisms (e.g., a short survey at the end of the Tally.so course, or a separate feedback form).
• Independent Work:
• Finalize all aspects of Course 1, Course 2, and Course 3.
• Prepare at least one course (ideally the most polished one) to be shared for learner feedback in Week 5. This includes setting up the sharing link and any integrated feedback questions within Tally.so or a separate form.
• (Optional) Begin drafting a short presentation for the final showcase.

Week 5: Course Running, Learner Feedback & Showcase

• Focus: Deploying courses for feedback, analyzing insights, and celebrating achievements.
• Activities:
• Session 8 (Facilitator-led):
• Course Deployment & Feedback Collection: Youth Participants will share their chosen course(s) with a small group of "learners" (e.g., program peers, family members, or a designated test group) to gather initial feedback.
• Analyzing Learner Feedback: Guided session on how to interpret quantitative and qualitative feedback, identify common themes, and prioritize actionable insights.
• Discussion on the importance of iteration in learning design.
• Independent Work:
• Actively gather feedback on their shared course(s).
• Review and categorize the collected learner feedback.
• Identify key areas for potential improvement based on the feedback.
• Refine their presentation for the final showcase, incorporating insights from the feedback process.
• Session 9 (Facilitator-led - Showcase & Celebration):
• Project Showcase: Each Youth Participants will proudly present their three expertly designed courses, discussing their design process, the feedback they received, and how they might iterate further.
• Celebration of individual and collective achievements, highlighting the journey from concept to learner interaction.
• Forward-Looking Discussion: Exploring future opportunities in the expansive field of learning design, potential next steps, and the profound impact of creating meaningful well-being content informed by real-world use.
• Independent Work:
• (Optional) Implement a small revision based on the feedback received.

4. Resources Needed

• Human Resources:
• Project Facilitator/Mentor: (1 person) Responsible for leading all sessions, providing expert guidance, constructive feedback, and technical support. This individual should possess a strong background in education, instructional design, or content creation, and ideally, familiarity with youth well-being topics.
• Subject Matter Experts (Optional): For courses requiring specialized domain knowledge related to well-being, brief consultations with relevant SMEs (e.g., youth mental health professionals, counselors) could significantly enhance content accuracy and depth.
• Technology:
• Computers/Laptops: Reliable access to a personal computer with internet capabilities for each Youth Participants.
• Internet Access: Stable and sufficient bandwidth to ensure seamless participation in online synchronous sessions and uninterrupted independent work on Tally.so.
• Tally.so Accounts: Free Tally.so accounts are fully sufficient for all project requirements.
• Video Conferencing Tool: (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams) for all synchronous interactive sessions.
• Digital Collaboration Tool: (e.g., Google Docs, Miro, Jamboard) for collaborative brainstorming, outlining, and feedback sessions (optional but highly recommended for enhanced teamwork).
• Materials:
• Structured Templates: Simple, user-friendly templates for crafting learning objectives, course outlines, and visual storyboards.
• Curated Learning Resources: A collection of carefully selected articles, videos, and exemplary microlearning courses focused on well-being topics.
• Sample Topics: A pre-curated list of potential course topics within the three well-being themes to inspire and guide Youth Participants.
• Simple Feedback Form Template: A basic template for collecting learner feedback.

5. Time Commitment Per Week

This breakdown represents a balanced blend of synchronous (facilitator-led) and asynchronous (independent) work, designed for optimal learning and productivity.

• Structured Sessions (Facilitator-led):
• Two 1.5-hour interactive sessions per week (total 3 hours). These sessions will comprise workshops, guided discussions, and dedicated Q&A.
• Independent Work/Design:
• Approximately 5-7 hours per week. This dedicated time includes in-depth research, meticulous outlining, hands-on design and development within Tally.so, rigorous testing, and iterative revisions, as well as feedback collection and analysis.
• Total Time Commitment:
• 8-10 hours per week for each dedicated Youth Participants.

6. Assessment & Evaluation

• Program Deliverable Completion: Successful design and completion of three 5-10 minute courses by each youth using Tally.so.
• Quality of Designed Courses:
• Clarity and measurability of learning objectives.
• Conciseness and appropriateness of content for the duration and the 15-18 age group.
• Effective application of basic instructional strategies (e.g., clear explanations, simple checks for understanding, engaging interactions).
• Proficient and creative use of Tally.so features (e.g., relevant question types, basic logic jumps, multimedia integration).
• Sensitivity, accuracy, and appropriateness of content for well-being topics.
• Feedback Integration: Demonstration of ability to collect, analyze, and reflect on learner feedback for at least one course.
• Scholarship Recipient Engagement: Active participation in synchronous sessions, insightful contributions to discussions, and responsiveness to feedback.
• Self-Reflection & Growth: Encouraging scholarship recipients to reflect on their learning journey, challenges overcome, and personal growth throughout the program, including insights gained from feedback.

7. Tips for Success

• Empower Simple Starts: Encourage scholarship recipients to select topics they are genuinely passionate about and that are relatively straightforward for their initial course, especially within the well-being themes.
• Embrace Iteration as Growth: Emphasize that design is an inherently iterative process; initial drafts are stepping stones to refined, impactful creations, and learner feedback is a vital part of this process.
• Provide Timely, Constructive Feedback: The facilitator should offer specific, actionable, and encouraging feedback on course drafts, paying meticulous attention to both learning design principles and the sensitive nature of well-being content.
• Cultivate Peer Learning: Foster an environment where scholarship recipients actively learn from each other's designs, provide supportive feedback, and collaborate.
• Celebrate Milestones: Acknowledge and celebrate all progress and effort throughout the program, reinforcing motivation and confidence.
• Maintain Flexibility: Be prepared to adapt the timeline or the depth of topics based on the scholarship recipients' pace, prior knowledge, and emerging needs.