Module 2/4 26 min
Designing the online session
Step 1 / 4·A 90-minute structure
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Learning objectives — after this module you will:
- Build a 90-minute online session structure
- Choose the right activity type for each learning objective
- Prepare technically to reduce the risk of problems
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A 90-minute structure
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Four notes on the structure
- THE FIRST TEN MINUTES DECIDE THE SESSION: if learners have nothing to do in the first 10 minutes, they'll open other work and you won't get them back.
- A BREAK MEANS A REAL BREAK: say explicitly 'screens off, stand up for 5 minutes' — a break spent at the machine doesn't restore attention.
- END EACH BLOCK WITH PRACTICE, not with a long presentation. People remember what they did, not what they heard.
- THE LAST TEN MINUTES ARE FOR COMMITMENT: each person writes one thing they'll apply and when. Without this, the application rate is close to zero.
Key takeaway: 90 minutes: 10-minute open, two 30–35 minute blocks with a break between, and 10 minutes for personal commitments.