Title: 4. Pedagogical Script
Course: Producing Micro Content in a Team (Digivisio 2030) > Section: How to Create a Pedagogical Script?

In a nutshell, a pedagogical script is a structured plan that outlines the sequence of learning activities to achieve an intended learning outcome. In the script, you map out each step of the learner's journey to help you plan and create your course. A course might have several pedagogical scripts for each intended learning outcome or section. It helps you, as the content creator, to organise the learning materials into small, easily digestible segments. This allows for more efficient and targeted learning, as students can focus on one thing at a time and systematically progress towards their learning goals. You might remember this from the video about Scripting and storyboarding.

In the image above, you can see examples of different parts of a course and how they might be assembled to create a learning pathway. First, start with "Activate and Challenge" - how do you open your course to achieve a specific learning outcome?  Then, consider what material and content you can use to "strengthen competence". After, consider how you can "deepen and make connections" with practical examples and connections between course material, and then conclude. As mentioned in the video, Interactivity is listed here as the final stage but should be included at every stage of the learning design process. If you start to write this out step-by-step, you'll have a pedagogical script!

But what does the pedagogical script look like?

Well, each pedagogical script is unique. You should try different ways of scripting your intended learning outcomes and course material that works for you.

There are excellent examples of templates you can use for Universal Design for Learning, Carpe Diem, or ABC Learning Design (see Learning Design Principles). You can also use the Course and Part Templates as a starting point for your script.

Or you could adapt a lesson plan template, where you write out each stage. Such as:

Topic | Micro Content Creation
Objective | Students will learn how to create effective micro content for various digital platforms.
Duration | Self-paced (estimated 1 hour)
Materials
- Digital textbook or e-resources on content creation
- Interactive whiteboard tool (e.g., Miro, Microsoft Whiteboard)
- Handouts with examples of micro content (shared via PDF)
- Internet access
- Learning management system (LMS) like Moodle, Canvas, or Google Classroom
Script |
1. Introduction (Activate and Challenge)
- Welcome Message: “Welcome to the module on micro content creation! In this module, you’ll learn how to create engaging and effective micro content for digital platforms.”
- Pre-Assessment Quiz: “Before you start, take this short quiz to assess your current knowledge of micro content.”
2. Strengthing Competence
- Reading Assignment: “Read Chapter 3 of your digital textbook on the principles of micro content creation. Focus on key elements like brevity, clarity, and visual appeal.”
- Video Lecture: “Watch this video on best practices for creating micro content. Take notes on the main points.”
- Interactive Whiteboard: “Explore this interactive whiteboard to see examples of successful micro content. Click on the different examples to learn more.”
3. Deepen and make connections
- Digital Handout: “Download and review the handout with examples of micro content.”
- Activity Instructions: “Using the information from the handout and your textbook, create a piece of micro content (e.g., a social media post, infographic, or short video) on a topic of your choice. You can use tools like Canva, Adobe Spark, or any video editing software.”
- Submission: “Upload your completed micro content to the LMS.”
4. Self-Assessment | - Quiz: “Take this quiz to test your understanding of micro content creation principles. You can retake the quiz as many times as needed to achieve a passing score.”
5. Conclusion
- Summary: “Review the key points of the lesson in this summary document.”
- Reflection: “Write a short reflection on what you learned about micro content creation and how you can apply it to your own projects. Submit your reflection to the LMS.”
6. Additional Resources
- Further Reading: “For more information, check out these additional resources and articles on micro content creation.”
- Discussion Forum: “Join the discussion forum to ask questions and share insights with your peers.”