OLA Spark Microlearning
Sensational Springboards
start
Contents
Objectives
1 Springboards
2 Tools
Explore the purpose of this Microlearning.
What is a springboard and why is it important?
Tools for creating Sensational Springboards.
3 Tips
Quiz
Tips for creating Sensational Springboards.
Test your knowledge.
Resources and links.
Objectives
Objective 03
Objective 02
Objective 01
Tried and tested tips for creating Sensational Springboards.
Explore tools for creating Sensational Springboards.
Define springboards and their importance for good Online Learning practice.
Info
Info
Info
Select the Info Icon and plus sign (+) to see examples of the objectives Note each unit in this course explores one of these objectives in detail.
Unit 1
Springboards
What are Springboards?
Unit 1
What is a springboard?
Select the plus icons (+) to explore the key elements of a springboard.
Online Learning Facilitators use springboards as a means of connecting with students and introducing module discussions. Springboard posts are used to introduce ideas and set the spark for the learner to embark on a learning journey. Springboard posts create a strong social community where learners are fully connected with each others in small groups supported by Online Learning Facilitators.
Leverage Learning
Learning
Purpose
Frame the purpose of the learner.
Heart
The heart of the learning
Unit 1
Sensational Springboards
A Sensational Springboard contains many elements, these elements work collectively to tell a story, sell an idea and take your learns on a journey. Select the arrows ( < > ) to explore the key elements and considerations of a Sensational Springboards.
Unit 1
Select the plus icons (+) to see what this looks like from an example of practice.
Opening Prompts
Springboard's can be used to 'warm up' the activity in ways that helps students spring into action, motivates students and supports them to dive in and get started.These can include as:
- thought-provoking questions
- images
- videos
- quotes
that sparks curiosity and engages learners.
Unit 1
You can write a description here
Select the plus icons (+) to explore the elements that do this in the example springboard post.
Connect to coursework
Springboard's can be used to 'Support or scaffold students' understandings of the module and unit content. This approach can tie the post to the current lesson or learning objectives, providing context and function to best support students to dive in and complete the activity.
Unit 1
Select the plus icons (+) to explore the elements that do this in the example springboard post.
Break down key terms
Springboards are a great way to highlight and deconstruct key terms in the course for your learners.
Unit 1
You can write a description here
Select the plus icons (+) to explore the elements that do this in the example springboard post.
Linking to Professional Practice
Connecting the sprinboard post directly to practice is a great way to engage your learners and bring the learning materials to life in a purposeful way.
Unit 1
Select the plus icons (+) to explore the elements that do this in the example springboard post.
Linking to assessment
Linking learning activites and content back to assessment tasks is a great way to ensure your spirngboard is purposeful for students and connects theory to practice.
Unit 1
Question 1
Unit 1
Question 2
Unit 1
Question 3
Unit 2
Tools for creating Sensational Springboards
Image Compositions
Unit 2
Unit 2
What are tools?
Tools are software or apps that you can use to build an entire springboard, or elements of a springboard. These can include:
- images
- sounds
- illustations
- links
- games
- quizes
- interactive elements
There are a number of tools that can be used to create Sensational Springboards. Let's explore some of these over the next few slides.
Unit 2
Tools for Visual Creation
Make a gif
Info.gram
Awesome Screenshot
Awesome Screenshot is a browser extension for Firefox and Chrome, you can easily screenshot anything on the web and edit it directly within your browser. Access Awesome Screenshot
A program where you can create Interactive Infographics, that include graphs, maps, texts and playable videos. Info.gram
GIFs are a fun and easy way to entertain your audience. You can create GIFs out of images, YouTube videos, Facebook videos, and your own videos. makeagif
Unit 2
Canva
Spotlight: Tools for Visual Creation
Canva is one of the leading free design tools available. The platform offers a wide range of templates that simplify the design process for beginners. Users can create various items such as social media posts, Instagram stories, newsletters, YouTube thumbnails, Facebook cover photos, and presentations. By selecting a template, users can easily customize their designs or opt for a more personalized approach by starting from scratch.
Use this tool to create posters, infographics, graphs and other visual springboard posts.
Unit 2
You can write a description here
Types of Visual Creations
Select the plus icons (+) to explore the different types of visual creation tools you can make with the suggested tools.
Unit 2
Tools for Video and Animation Creation
Blender
Biteable
Doratoon
Biteable is a video editing web app that’s easy to use. You can just upload your script, simply drag and drop images, texts, and other elements into the timeline and click "Create". Biteable
Soecilised online animation creator. Allows you to create an animation online with just a few clicks. Doratoon
3D modeling, animation, rendering, and post-production. Blender
Unit 2
Powtoon
Spotlight: Tools for Video and Animation Creation
You can use Powtoon templates to make videos for websites like FAQ videos, social media, presentations, blogs, and animations. The best part about Powtoon is the collection of templates and easy-to-use user interface. The tool also has an extensive asset library (which includes backgrounds, videos, etc.) better than the rest. Powtoon includes a wide array of animated characters, and integrates nicely with other tools like PowerPoint.
Use this tool to create screencasts, videos and animations.
Unit 3
Tips
Tips for creating Sensatinal Springboards
Unit 3
By using these tips and examples, you can create sensational springboards that not only capture learners' attention but also facilitate deeper understanding and engagement in online learning environments.
Tip 3
Tip 1
Include Real-World Scenarios or Case Studies
Start with a Provocative Question or Statement
Tip 2
Tip 4
Incorporate Multimedia effects
Gamify the Learning Experience
Unit 3
Start with a Provocative Question
Bold statement
Example In a course about digital marketing, start with the question: "What if social media disappeared tomorrow? How would your marketing strategy change?" This encourages learners to think critically about their reliance on social media and explore alternative marketing tactics.
Challenges learners' assumptions
Sparks curiosity
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Unit 3
Incorporate Multimedia Elements
Example
In a history course, use a short documentary clip about a significant event to set the stage for a discussion. Follow up with an interactive timeline tool where students can add key events and their impact
Videos
Podcasts
Interactive Simulations
Infographics
Unit 3
Real-World Scenarios or Case Studies
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Present learners with realistic scenarios or case studies that they might encounter in their professional or personal lives.
For a course on project management, provide a case study about a project that went off track. Ask learners to identify the issues and propose solutions using project management principles they've learned.
Unit 3
Gamify the Learning Experience
Incorporate elements of gamification to motivate learners including:
Points
Leaderboards
Badges
Challenges
Example For a language learning course, create a series of challenges where learners earn points for completing vocabulary quizzes, participating in discussions, and submitting assignments on time. Award badges for achieving certain milestones, such as mastering a set of vocabulary words or completing a writing assignment.
Quiz
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Description here
Quiz 1/5
You can write a description here
Tools and software or apps that can be used to build?
Whole or part of a springboard.
Bold Statements
Challening assumptions
Quiz 2/5
You can write a description here
Which one of the options below is NOT an element of Gamification?
Badges
Bold Statements
Points
Quiz 3/5
You can write a description here
A Sensational Springboard contains many elements that work collectively to?
Summarise students thoughts and ideas.
Tell a story and take learners on a journey.
Bore learners.
Quiz 4/5
You can write a description here
Springboards are great for highlighting and deconstructing what in the course for your learners.
Key terms and definitions
Course Content
Assessment tasks
Quiz 5/5
You can write a description here
Which software is a great tool for creating multimedia content?
Info.gram
Powtoon
Awesome Screenshot
Results
1/5
2/5
0/5
5/5
4/5
3/5
Thank you!
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OLA Spark Microlearning
Sensational Springboards
start
Contents
Objectives
1 Springboards
2 Tools
Explore the purpose of this Microlearning.
What is a springboard and why is it important?
Tools for creating Sensational Springboards.
3 Tips
Quiz
Tips for creating Sensational Springboards.
Test your knowledge.
Resources and links.
Objectives
Objective 03
Objective 02
Objective 01
Tried and tested tips for creating Sensational Springboards.
Explore tools for creating Sensational Springboards.
Define springboards and their importance for good Online Learning practice.
Info
Info
Info
Select the Info Icon and plus sign (+) to see examples of the objectives Note each unit in this course explores one of these objectives in detail.
Unit 1
Springboards
What are Springboards?
Unit 1
What is a springboard?
Select the plus icons (+) to explore the key elements of a springboard.
Online Learning Facilitators use springboards as a means of connecting with students and introducing module discussions. Springboard posts are used to introduce ideas and set the spark for the learner to embark on a learning journey. Springboard posts create a strong social community where learners are fully connected with each others in small groups supported by Online Learning Facilitators.
Leverage Learning
Learning
Purpose
Frame the purpose of the learner.
Heart
The heart of the learning
Unit 1
Sensational Springboards
A Sensational Springboard contains many elements, these elements work collectively to tell a story, sell an idea and take your learns on a journey. Select the arrows ( < > ) to explore the key elements and considerations of a Sensational Springboards.
Unit 1
Select the plus icons (+) to see what this looks like from an example of practice.
Opening Prompts
Springboard's can be used to 'warm up' the activity in ways that helps students spring into action, motivates students and supports them to dive in and get started.These can include as:
- thought-provoking questions
- images
- videos
- quotes
that sparks curiosity and engages learners.Unit 1
You can write a description here
Select the plus icons (+) to explore the elements that do this in the example springboard post.
Connect to coursework
Springboard's can be used to 'Support or scaffold students' understandings of the module and unit content. This approach can tie the post to the current lesson or learning objectives, providing context and function to best support students to dive in and complete the activity.
Unit 1
Select the plus icons (+) to explore the elements that do this in the example springboard post.
Break down key terms
Springboards are a great way to highlight and deconstruct key terms in the course for your learners.
Unit 1
You can write a description here
Select the plus icons (+) to explore the elements that do this in the example springboard post.
Linking to Professional Practice
Connecting the sprinboard post directly to practice is a great way to engage your learners and bring the learning materials to life in a purposeful way.
Unit 1
Select the plus icons (+) to explore the elements that do this in the example springboard post.
Linking to assessment
Linking learning activites and content back to assessment tasks is a great way to ensure your spirngboard is purposeful for students and connects theory to practice.
Unit 1
Question 1
Unit 1
Question 2
Unit 1
Question 3
Unit 2
Tools for creating Sensational Springboards
Image Compositions
Unit 2
Unit 2
What are tools?
Tools are software or apps that you can use to build an entire springboard, or elements of a springboard. These can include:
- images
- sounds
- illustations
- links
- games
- quizes
- interactive elements
There are a number of tools that can be used to create Sensational Springboards. Let's explore some of these over the next few slides.Unit 2
Tools for Visual Creation
Make a gif
Info.gram
Awesome Screenshot
Awesome Screenshot is a browser extension for Firefox and Chrome, you can easily screenshot anything on the web and edit it directly within your browser. Access Awesome Screenshot
A program where you can create Interactive Infographics, that include graphs, maps, texts and playable videos. Info.gram
GIFs are a fun and easy way to entertain your audience. You can create GIFs out of images, YouTube videos, Facebook videos, and your own videos. makeagif
Unit 2
Canva
Spotlight: Tools for Visual Creation
Canva is one of the leading free design tools available. The platform offers a wide range of templates that simplify the design process for beginners. Users can create various items such as social media posts, Instagram stories, newsletters, YouTube thumbnails, Facebook cover photos, and presentations. By selecting a template, users can easily customize their designs or opt for a more personalized approach by starting from scratch.
Use this tool to create posters, infographics, graphs and other visual springboard posts.
Unit 2
You can write a description here
Types of Visual Creations
Select the plus icons (+) to explore the different types of visual creation tools you can make with the suggested tools.
Unit 2
Tools for Video and Animation Creation
Blender
Biteable
Doratoon
Biteable is a video editing web app that’s easy to use. You can just upload your script, simply drag and drop images, texts, and other elements into the timeline and click "Create". Biteable
Soecilised online animation creator. Allows you to create an animation online with just a few clicks. Doratoon
3D modeling, animation, rendering, and post-production. Blender
Unit 2
Powtoon
Spotlight: Tools for Video and Animation Creation
You can use Powtoon templates to make videos for websites like FAQ videos, social media, presentations, blogs, and animations. The best part about Powtoon is the collection of templates and easy-to-use user interface. The tool also has an extensive asset library (which includes backgrounds, videos, etc.) better than the rest. Powtoon includes a wide array of animated characters, and integrates nicely with other tools like PowerPoint.
Use this tool to create screencasts, videos and animations.
Unit 3
Tips
Tips for creating Sensatinal Springboards
Unit 3
By using these tips and examples, you can create sensational springboards that not only capture learners' attention but also facilitate deeper understanding and engagement in online learning environments.
Tip 3
Tip 1
Include Real-World Scenarios or Case Studies
Start with a Provocative Question or Statement
Tip 2
Tip 4
Incorporate Multimedia effects
Gamify the Learning Experience
Unit 3
Start with a Provocative Question
Bold statement
Example In a course about digital marketing, start with the question: "What if social media disappeared tomorrow? How would your marketing strategy change?" This encourages learners to think critically about their reliance on social media and explore alternative marketing tactics.
Challenges learners' assumptions
Sparks curiosity
Lorem ipsum dolor sit
Unit 3
Incorporate Multimedia Elements
Example
In a history course, use a short documentary clip about a significant event to set the stage for a discussion. Follow up with an interactive timeline tool where students can add key events and their impact
Videos
Podcasts
Interactive Simulations
Infographics
Unit 3
Real-World Scenarios or Case Studies
metrics collected
PROGRAMPatricipants
9,280
17,520
Present learners with realistic scenarios or case studies that they might encounter in their professional or personal lives.
For a course on project management, provide a case study about a project that went off track. Ask learners to identify the issues and propose solutions using project management principles they've learned.
Unit 3
Gamify the Learning Experience
Incorporate elements of gamification to motivate learners including:
Points
Leaderboards
Badges
Challenges
Example For a language learning course, create a series of challenges where learners earn points for completing vocabulary quizzes, participating in discussions, and submitting assignments on time. Award badges for achieving certain milestones, such as mastering a set of vocabulary words or completing a writing assignment.
Quiz
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod
Description here
Quiz 1/5
You can write a description here
Tools and software or apps that can be used to build?
Whole or part of a springboard.
Bold Statements
Challening assumptions
Quiz 2/5
You can write a description here
Which one of the options below is NOT an element of Gamification?
Badges
Bold Statements
Points
Quiz 3/5
You can write a description here
A Sensational Springboard contains many elements that work collectively to?
Summarise students thoughts and ideas.
Tell a story and take learners on a journey.
Bore learners.
Quiz 4/5
You can write a description here
Springboards are great for highlighting and deconstructing what in the course for your learners.
Key terms and definitions
Course Content
Assessment tasks
Quiz 5/5
You can write a description here
Which software is a great tool for creating multimedia content?
Info.gram
Powtoon
Awesome Screenshot
Results
1/5
2/5
0/5
5/5
4/5
3/5
Thank you!
Wrong Answer!
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod
Try again