There are three different content types built in Arist: Evaluation, Communication (Nudge), and Knowledge Check/Training. Let's dive into some best practices and governance tips when creating these.
Governance
Content:
Ensure the course title is relevant
Ensure cover image and course images are all in accordance to your brand strategy
Ensure every non-nudge experience has an activation message and/or description
Name an author
Ensure all responses to the questions have clear wrap up language and preferably have a progress tracker (question 1/3)
Schedule:
Ensure every schedule title is relevant to the audience and purpose
Be purposeful when designing your learner experience
Does it need to be scheduled or instant?
Does it need to be delivered any time or at a specific time
Does it need to require responses or not?
Content Types
1. Evaluations: An evaluation is used to gather and assess feedback.
Components:
Activation message
2 images
1 lesson body
6-8 questions
Best Practices:
Share what this is, why it matters, and what’s in it for the participant.
Use between 6-8 questions per 1 sitting. If the survey is longer than 8 questions, it must be spread out over several days.
Only include 1 free-response question per survey
Provide progress check with each question (question 1/6, question 2/6… etc)
Acknowledge the participant’s response in the response to learner (e.g. 👌 Got it! or 🌟 Thanks for sharing!)
2. Communication (Nudge): A single message that provides information, resources, and a call to action.
Components:
1 image, 1 lesson body, no questions
1200 characters
Best practices:
Share who this is from, what this is, why it’s important, and how to take action.
Include up to 2 links to resources.
Provide a POC to reach out to if they have questions.
Keep it concise. Use bullet points to break up large chunks of information.
Remind participants that there is no need to respond.
3. Training: A multi-lesson course aimed at developing knowledge and skills.
Components:
Activation message
Lesson images
3-5 lessons
Questions
A Subset of Training is Knowledge Checks:
Knowledge Checks: An assessment of a learner’s recall or understanding of a previously taught topic or skill.
Components:
Activation message
2 images
1 lesson body
6-8 questions
Best Practices:
Share what this is, why it matters, and what’s in it for the participant.
Use between 6-8 questions per 1 sitting. If the assessment is longer than 8 questions, it must be spread out over several days.
Include up to 2 free-response questions. Only include free-response if they will be assessed for accuracy.
Provide progress check with each question (question 1/6, question 2/6… etc)
Provide the correct answer and explanation of why that answer is correct in the response to learner (e.g. “✅ You got it! This is correct because...” or “❌ Not quite. The correct answer is [option] because…”)