Week 1: Minicourse Features & LMS Declaration

Link to my IDD: Meditation Practice for Beginners (IDD)

Features:

1. Interactive Guided Meditation Sessions

Feature Description: Incorporate interactive guided meditation sessions that allow learners to follow along with audio or video instructions. These sessions can be tailored to different meditation techniques, such as mindfulness, loving-kindness and body scan meditation. 

Benefits:

• Provides hands-on practice and immediate application of techniques.

• Helps learners experience the benefits of meditation firsthand.

• Enhances engagement through multimedia content.

2. Daily Meditation Planner and Habit Tracker

Feature Description: Offer a customizable daily meditation planner and habit tracker. This tool can help learners schedule their meditation sessions, set reminders and track their progress over time. 

Benefits:

• Encourages consistency and accountability in meditation practice.

• Allows learners to visualize their progress and stay motivated.

• Provides a structured approach to integrating meditation into daily routines.

3. Personalized Meditation Recommendations

Feature Description: Develop a tool that provides personalized meditation recommendations based on a learner's preferences, goals and progress. This could be in the form of a quiz or survey that learners complete, which then generates tailored suggestions for meditation techniques and practices. 

Benefits:

• Offers a customized learning experience that caters to individual needs.

• Helps learners find the most suitable meditation techniques for their goals.

• Increases engagement by providing relevant and personalized content.

4. Supportive Online Community

Feature Description: Establish an online community or forum where learners can connect, share experiences and support each other. This community can be moderated by course instructors or experienced meditators. 

Benefits:

• Fosters a sense of belonging and support among learners.

• Provides a platform for learners to ask questions and receive feedback.

• Encourages peer-to-peer learning and motivation.

LMS Declaration- Elements of Rise 360 That Support My Minicourse:

For my minicourse I will be using Rise 360.

1. Responsive Design: Rise 360 automatically adapts your course content to fit any device, ensuring that learners can access the minicourse on desktops, tablets, and smartphones without any issues. This is particularly useful for a meditation course, as learners can practice meditation techniques on the go.

2. Interactive Blocks: Use a variety of interactive blocks to create engaging lessons. These blocks include text, images, videos, quizzes and more, allowing you to design a rich, multimedia learning experience. For example, you can include guided meditation videos, reflection prompts and interactive quizzes to enhance learner engagement.

3. Microlearning: Rise 360's microlearning feature allows you to create bite-sized content focused on single learning objectives. This is ideal for your meditation course, as it enables learners to absorb information in manageable chunks and practice meditation techniques in short sessions.

4. Collaborative Authoring: If you're working with a team, Rise 360 supports collaborative authoring, allowing multiple team members to create and edit different lessons simultaneously. This can streamline the course development process and ensure consistency across modules.

Training Resources for Rise 360

1. Articulate 360 Training: This resource offers a comprehensive collection of tutorials, webinars, and on-demand training videos specifically designed for Rise 360. You can learn about various features, get tips from e-learning experts and stay updated with the latest enhancements.

2. Articulate Community: The Articulate Community is a valuable resource where you can connect with other Rise 360 users, ask questions, share ideas and access a wealth of articles and discussions. It's a great place to find inspiration and solutions to any challenges you might encounter while building your minicourse.