DESIGNING FOR FACILITATOR: LESSON PLANS

DESIGNING FOR FACILITATOR: LESSON PLANS

Full Circle to Overall Criteria for LXD

Align with learning objectives

Logical progression

Reasonable workload

Assignment: Use Module Map and Brainstorming Tools

Building a Module: Mapping & Brainstorming

Assignmenta.k.a. Transfer of Learning

• Immediate application• Clear Instructions• Clear Expectations

Contenta.k.a. Learn & Reflect

• Varied media for different learning styles

• Varied perspectives• Hooks the learner

Communitya.k.a. Shared Learning

• Peer sharing or collaboration

• Learner receives feedback• Discussion and reflection

Learning Objectives Content Assignment Community

Enter Learning Objective 1

Enter Learning Objective 2

Enter Learning Objective 3

Directional guidance,

mini-lesson

Driven by Adult Learning Theory Planning: Relationship with Content

+ with Each Other

Reflection

Which parts of the Module Brainstorm activities were most helpful for you? Why?

Any “hacks” or organizing ideas?

How did the learning objectives guide your brainstorming and module design?

How might you make activities more learner-centered?

Learner-Centered Activities

Learning

Objective VERB

Bloom’s

Taxonomy

Lesson Plan

Delivery/Activity

Alternative

Activity Ideas

1

2

3

What are you currently using to support facilitation?

What’s the Purpose

1 2 3 4 5

Bring it Back to Learner-Centered

Introductions & Welcome

Activities by Learning Objective

Wrap Up & Take it Home

Assignment: Use the Lesson Plan

As a Facilitator, I need Templates & Timesavers for . . .

Vis

ual • Slides

• Handouts

• Job Aids

• Content (Reading, Video)

• Written Instructions

Au

dit

ory • Scripts

• Discussion topics

• Content (Audio and Video)

• Spoken instructions

Kin

esth

etic •Worksheets

• Producing a product

• Drawing, building, moving

• Content (Reflect)

Templates and TimesaversTEMPLATES

Learning Objective Builder

Module Brainstorming Tools

Lesson Plan

Prework

Assignments

Course Communications

Instructional Materials (aka Learning Materials, Course Assets) like job aids, handouts, slides

TIMESAVERS

□ Boilerplate Language

□ Bookmarked Content

□ Clearinghouse-style Folders

Writing Tips for LXD 1. Chunk Your Information

2. Write for 7th Graders

3. Write with Active Voice

4. Write with Present Tense

5. Use an Inclusive Language Guide

6. Proofread

(Optional) Assignment: Write Instructions

Highlight the parts of the course that will require instructions.

• Select one example and write the instructions for digital/print format (ex. for a Prework or Assignment) BONUS: Add to doc

• Select one example and write a script for spoken instructions (ex. for some kind of in-session activity) BONUS: Add to Slide notes

(Optional) Assignment: Develop Your Prework

More LXD Support

1:1 Course Analysis Open Workshops Trainings LXD Toolkit

What’s something you learned about today that

you’re curious to learn more about? CHAT what you are

curious about

Open Workshop TimeFridays 9-11 AM • Scaffolding your course

• Walking through design elements

• Testing new course ideas

• Getting feedback from colleagues

Zoom Link

How do we build competency?

PRACTICEPlug into opportunities

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