Comment on Jeffrey Staebler's post:
That sounds like a thoughtful and well-rounded approach—you’re creating a learning cycle that offers preview, engagement, and reflection. I really like the idea of pairing a summary video with a live session and then closing with an asynchronous review. That layered structure supports different learning styles and gives students multiple opportunities to connect with the material.
You're right though—it is more work on the front end. But the beauty is that once it’s built, much of it (especially the asynchronous materials) can be reused and improved over time based on student feedback.
For the carry-away, one suggestion is to create a “Resource Hub” or “Quick Reference Guide” for each module—a PDF or webpage that includes key takeaways, links to recordings, step-by-step guides, templates, or even curated discussion threads. That way, students can revisit the essentials when they encounter a similar situation in their careers.
One pitfall I’ve seen is overwhelming students with too much content in too many places. To avoid that, keep all materials housed in one central spot—whether that’s a folder in the LMS or a shared document with links—and give them a clear path of what to do first, second, and last.
Have you considered using a tool like Padlet or Google Sites as a lightweight way to organize and preserve all your module materials for future reference? Would love to hear how your structure works out once you implement it!
