Much like the course overview itself, each lesson should begin with an introduction and goal(s), followed by a series of directions. Be especially cognizant of the option at the bottom of this page, labeled “Enable Video Progression“.  This allows you to ensure that the teacher watches a specific video as part of advancement through the lesson.  The options for the video progression are quite detailed and should be self-explanatory.

You can use Topics in LearnDash to create further, granular content if needed.  Topics should be utilized when you have a series of instructions that are linked, but have logical breakpoints, or encapsulated ideas.  Easily digestible pieces of content go farther than giant blocks of text.

Images and diagrams can be immensely helpful, when used correctly, to deliver content.  For example, when discussing programming and how a robot should move, providing a diagram or brief video of the physical movement of the robot, alongside the code itself, can help to make clear for a younger learner the link between the two.

A brief example of a lesson’s structure is as follows:

Introduction

Before we get into any of the nitty gritty details about what it means to run a camp, the organizational processes needed, or how to manage camper behavior, we at FunBotLab want to tell you a bit about what makes us excited to teach young people, and the principles that guide our instruction.

Goal

By the end of this lesson, you should be familiar with the core principles of FunBotLab’s teaching style.

Lesson

The core tenet of FunBotLab’s robotics program is to prepare young people with the knowledge they need to succeed in tomorrow’s workplace, by generating excitement for and through the use of robotics, programming, and digital media technology.

… (rest of Lesson content)

Tips

<<This section would not normally be included unless there were actually any tips to give the instructor.  This section will likely mostly be found on lesson plans that are teacher-facing, but would be nonsensical to use for a lesson that is merely an outline of our teaching philosophy, directed at future robotics teachers.>>