The Creation of instructional resources activity consists of participants designing and developing educational materials to explain a topic, solve a problem, or teach a concept. This approach promotes active learning, collaborative work, and creativity, allowing participants to consolidate knowledge while transforming it into useful tools for others.
Preparation
- Define the purpose: Establish the goal of the instructional resource (e.g., teaching a topic, simplifying a concept, addressing common questions).
- Select the topic: Identify the content or areas that will be covered in the resources.
- Prepare materials:
- Paper, poster boards, markers, scissors, glue.
- Technological devices if digital tools will be used.
- Templates or examples of instructional resources (infographics, presentations, videos, etc.).
Step-by-step instructions
- Introduction to the purpose
- Explain the objective of the activity and how creating instructional resources fosters deep learning.
- Provide examples of educational resources, such as infographics, posters, games, videos, or guides.
- Selection of topic and resource type
- Assign a topic to each participant or group, or allow them to choose based on their interests.
- Help groups decide which format they will use for their resource (e.g., physical, digital, interactive).
- Resource design
- Give participants time to research the topic and structure their resource.
- Encourage them to focus on key elements:
- What is the main message?
- How can it be made clear and engaging?
- What tools or formats will enhance understanding?
- Resource development
- Participants create the resource using the available materials.
- Encourage creativity while ensuring clarity and educational effectiveness.
- Presentation and feedback
- Each group presents their resource to the rest of the participants.
- Encourage questions and constructive feedback to improve the materials.
- Closure and reflection
- Reflect with participants on their experience in creating the resource.
- Discuss how this process helped them better understand the topic or develop key skills.
