Information Design
Pay attention to the questions people ask. Write them down
Put "url" on a question if it was asked and answered multiple times
Follow "PDF" Pain-Dream-Fiz
Start with a problem space that many people will relate to
Use imagery and pain points to make your solution sizzle
Put URL on it
Write down anything you answer more than once, share it.
Follow the model of: Pain, Dream and Fix
Design for understanding: A framework for teaching thing to humans
Develop learning objective: Which skills should folks master?
Design an assessment: Choose a project that shows they've mastered that objective, set criteria for success
Select relevant activities: Content, exercises, support that will help them reach the assessment.
Assement:
Performance of understanding
Criteria for success
Alignment:
Acute Angle assessment: Produce an origami structure/sculpture. use the appropriate vocabulary to describe the origami sculpture. Solve related maths problem.
Criteria for success: Creation of origami sculpture scored by the rubic students explain the sequence of folding sculptures. Correct solution(s) of the followup math question
Create an origami tutorial: Have students describe the folding process using geometric terms. e.g faces, symmetry, edges, rectangles, triangle, etc. as they apply to your chosen origami
Tips for coaching a programming study group
Happiness & fun
Create a scafe space
Never call participants in gender non-inclusinve terms
Be humbel: It's not about you
Take breaks
Ask about previous experiences
Keep it as simple as possible
Break things down
Repeat yourself
User metaphors
Observe and listen, be flexible
Be patient
Make zero assumptions
Summerize, give a bigger picture
Be positive, praise progress
Have weak opinions
Never cancel a group meeting
Build an identity
Give long term perspectives
Come up with curriculum
Focus on your goal
Encourage them to join other events
Invite guests stars and experts
Educate yourself
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