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make.wordpress.org 🔗 **Source:** [make.wordpress.org](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2022/07/19/proposal-to-merging-lesson-plans-video-tutorials-and-slides/) > [!note]+ Document Notes > tags: [wordpress, education, content-strategy] > author: Courtney Robertson > source: make.wordpress.org > reference: https://make.wordpress.org/training/2022/07/19/proposal-to-merging-lesson-plans-video-tutorials-and-slides/ > date created: 2024-12-19 21:36 > > # 🏷️ Title: Proposal: Merging Lesson Plans, Video Tutorials, and Slides >  ## 🧰 Action Inbox - [H1] Implement lesson plan landing page and archives page designs — merging proposal #wordpress - [H2] Create two separate portals for learners vs educators — UX consideration #content-strategy - [H3] Develop slides plugin for Learn platform — technical implementation #development ## 🧭 Table of Contents - [📝 Summary](#-summary) - [📖 Main Content](#-main-content) - [🗒️ Notes](#️-notes) - [📚 References](#-references) - [🗣️ Paraphrase](#️-paraphrase) - [📰 Newsletter](#-newsletter) - [✅ Action Items](#-action-items) - [🧪 Hypotheses](#-hypotheses) - [📊 Methodology](#-methodology) - [❓ Questions](#-questions) - [🔮 Future Research](#-future-research) - [💡 Implications](#-implications) - [🧠 Learning Styles Assessment](#-learning-styles-assessment) - [📊 Accessibility Assessment](#-accessibility-assessment) - [🌍 DEIB Assessment](#-deib-assessment) - [✅ Logical Validity](#-logical-validity) - [🛡️ DARVO Analysis](#-darvo-analysis) - [🎯 Conclusion](#-conclusion) ### 🔗 References - [Learn WordPress](https://learn.wordpress.org/) - [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/) ## 📝 Summary - The WordPress Training Team proposed merging lesson plans, video tutorials, and slides into unified content - This aims to reduce confusion for learners and streamline content maintenance - Community feedback reveals concerns about 1:1 content relationships and distinct audiences - Alternative solutions include separate portals for learners vs educators - Key stakeholders are content creators, learners, and educators using the Learn platform ## 📖 Main Content The WordPress Training Team's proposal centers on consolidating three content types that currently exist separately on learn.wordpress.org. The team identified confusion among learners encountering lesson plans designed for instructors, while also noting maintenance challenges across multiple content formats. The proposal emerged from UX audits showing site design improvements needed and long-standing requests for slides support. However, community discussion revealed fundamental challenges: lesson plans target professional trainers while tutorials serve learners directly, creating different user needs and content structures. Alternative approaches gained traction, particularly Hugh Lashbrooke's suggestion for dual portals separating learner-focused content from educator resources. This would preserve content type integrity while improving user experience and reducing confusion about content purpose. ## 🗒️ Notes #### ⏱️ [ARTICLE](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2022/07/19/proposal-to-merging-lesson-plans-video-tutorials-and-slides/) — [H1] Current state of Learn site design - Key idea: Three design decisions already approved for implementation - Evidence: "For the landing page design, move forward with the first option shared" #### ⏱️ [ARTICLE](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2022/07/19/proposal-to-merging-lesson-plans-video-tutorials-and-slides/) — [H2] Slides plugin development status - Key idea: Long-requested feature still needs Meta team approval - Evidence: "The team has been requesting support for Slides relatively as long as we've been a team" #### ⏱️ [ARTICLE](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2022/07/19/proposal-to-merging-lesson-plans-video-tutorials-and-slides/) — [H3] Merging proposal details - Key idea: Embed video tutorials into lesson plans and rename to "Tutorials" - Evidence: "When improved, embed Video Tutorials into Lesson Plans, rename Lesson Plans to Tutorials" #### ⏱️ [ARTICLE](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2022/07/19/proposal-to-merging-lesson-plans-video-tutorials-and-slides/) — [H2] Sarah Snow's audience concerns - Key idea: Primary audience unclear between remote learners and in-person instructors - Evidence: "I'm curious as to the future of who the primary audience is for lesson plan development" #### ⏱️ [ARTICLE](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2022/07/19/proposal-to-merging-lesson-plans-video-tutorials-and-slides/) — [H1] Hugh Lashbrooke's opposition - Key idea: No 1:1 relationship exists between lesson plans and tutorials - Evidence: "My primary concern with merging lesson plans and tutorials is that we don't have a 1:1 relationship" #### ⏱️ [ARTICLE](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2022/07/19/proposal-to-merging-lesson-plans-video-tutorials-and-slides/) — [H2] Two portal alternative proposal - Key idea: Separate landing pages for learners vs educators - Evidence: "Create two 'portals' on Learn... One could be at /learners... The other is at /educators" #### ⏱️ [ARTICLE](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2022/07/19/proposal-to-merging-lesson-plans-video-tutorials-and-slides/) — [H3] SEO and discoverability concerns - Key idea: Current search engine traffic extremely low for WordPress authority site - Evidence: "Only 6,000 out of 50k+ visits were from search engines. This is abysmal" #### ⏱️ [ARTICLE](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2022/07/19/proposal-to-merging-lesson-plans-video-tutorials-and-slides/) — [H2] Accessibility requirements - Key idea: All video content must include text alternatives - Evidence: "No video should be alone. If there is a video, there should be text" #### ⏱️ [ARTICLE](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2022/07/19/proposal-to-merging-lesson-plans-video-tutorials-and-slides/) — [H3] Ross Wintle's contributor perspective - Key idea: Merging would create barriers for new contributors with limited time - Evidence: "I'm already feeling the barriers to making content here are high" #### ⏱️ [ARTICLE](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2022/07/19/proposal-to-merging-lesson-plans-video-tutorials-and-slides/) — [H2] Global accessibility considerations - Key idea: Developing countries rely more on text due to bandwidth costs - Evidence: "While developed countries may be moving more towards online learning. This is not necessarily the case for developing countries" #### ⏱️ [ARTICLE](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2022/07/19/proposal-to-merging-lesson-plans-video-tutorials-and-slides/) — [H3] Topic-based organization alternative - Key idea: Organize content around topics rather than content types - Evidence: "The way that people want to browse through the Learn materials is by topic" #### ⏱️ [ARTICLE](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2022/07/19/proposal-to-merging-lesson-plans-video-tutorials-and-slides/) — [H1] Three-pillar framework for discussion - Key idea: Separate presentation, creation, and maintenance concerns - Evidence: "The presentation of content, The creation of content, The maintenance of content" ## 📚 References - [Learn WordPress](https://learn.wordpress.org/) - [WordPress Training Team Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/training/) - [UX Audit Results](https://make.wordpress.org/training/) ## 🗣️ Paraphrase - WordPress Training Team wants to combine lesson plans, video tutorials, and slides to reduce user confusion and maintenance overhead - Community feedback revealed fundamental problems with merging content types designed for different audiences (learners vs instructors) - Alternative solutions emerged focusing on better content organization and separate user pathways rather than merging disparate content types ## 📰 Newsletter The WordPress Training Team is reimagining how educational content is organized on learn.wordpress.org! A recent proposal to merge lesson plans, tutorials, and slides sparked valuable community discussion about serving both learners and educators effectively. Key insights emerged around accessibility requirements, SEO optimization, and the challenge of maintaining quality while lowering contribution barriers. The community is exploring innovative solutions like dual portals and topic-based organization. This reflects WordPress's commitment to inclusive education and community-driven decision making. Contributors interested in educational content architecture have opportunities to shape the future of WordPress learning resources. Resources: [Learn WordPress](https://learn.wordpress.org/), [Training Team](https://make.wordpress.org/training/), [WordPress.tv](https://wordpress.tv/) ## ✅ Action Items #### WordPress - Training: Implement approved landing page designs, evaluate dual portal architecture - Meta: Review slides plugin for Learn platform deployment - Community: Gather learner feedback on content organization preferences - Accessibility: Ensure all video content includes comprehensive text alternatives - Design: Create topic-based taxonomy for cross-content type organization ## 🧪 Hypotheses - Separate portals for learners and educators will reduce user confusion more effectively than merging content types - Topic-based organization will improve content discoverability better than content-type-based navigation - Lowering contribution barriers will increase content creation without sacrificing quality if proper templates are provided - Global accessibility considerations require text-first approaches with multimedia enhancement ### 📊 Methodology - User testing comparing current navigation vs proposed dual portal system - Analytics analysis of content discovery patterns and drop-off points - Contributor survey on barriers to content creation and preferred workflows - A/B testing of topic-based vs content-type-based organization schemes ### ❓ Questions - How can content maintenance be streamlined without compromising distinct user experiences? - What content creation templates would lower barriers while maintaining educational quality standards? - How should slides integrate with lesson plans and tutorials without creating dependency requirements? ### 🔮 Future Research - Comprehensive needs analysis for Learn platform users and contributors - Comparative study of educational platform architectures and their effectiveness - Investigation of automated content maintenance and version control systems ### 💡 Implications - Practice: Content creators need clearer guidance on when to create different content types - Policy: Accessibility standards must be consistently applied across all educational content - Education: Contributor onboarding should emphasize audience-specific content design - Funding: SEO improvements could significantly increase organic traffic and reduce marketing costs ### 🧠 Learning Styles Assessment Reading level estimate: Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level 12 #### 👀 Visual learners - Present: Discussion includes wireframes and site design mockups - Improve: Content type relationship diagrams, user journey flowcharts #### 🔊 Aural learners - Present: Meeting discussions referenced with video recordings - Improve: Audio summaries of key decision points and rationales #### 🗣️ Verbal learners - Present: Extensive community discussion with diverse perspectives - Improve: Glossary of educational technology terms, analogies for content relationships #### 🧩 Kinesthetic learners - Present: Mentions of contributor experience and hands-on content creation - Improve: Interactive prototypes of proposed solutions, contribution workflow demos #### 🧠 Logical learners - Present: Structured three-pillar framework for analysis - Improve: Decision matrices comparing alternatives, cost-benefit analysis #### 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Social learners - Present: Extensive community consultation and collaborative decision-making - Improve: Working groups for different aspects, peer review processes #### 🧘‍♀️ Solitary learners - Present: Individual contributor perspectives shared - Improve: Self-assessment tools for content creators, independent research assignments #### 🌿 Naturalistic learners - Present: Discussion of global accessibility and diverse learning contexts - Improve: Examples from educational ecosystems, sustainable content strategies ### 📊 Accessibility Assessment #### Screen reader semantics - Present: Discussion emphasizes text alternatives for all video content - Improve: Specific ARIA labeling for complex educational content relationships #### Keyboard navigation - Present: Website redesign mentions accessible dropdowns and navigation - Improve: Ensure all interactive educational elements are keyboard accessible #### Contrast and readability - Present: No specific mentions of visual accessibility standards - Improve: Apply WCAG contrast requirements to all design proposals #### Text resizing and reflow - Present: Responsive design considerations mentioned - Improve: Test educational content at various zoom levels and screen sizes #### Media and captions - Present: Strong emphasis on captions and transcripts for all videos - Improve: Audio descriptions for complex visual content, downloadable transcripts #### Forms and interactions - Present: Contributor workflow considerations discussed - Improve: Accessible content creation tools and submission processes ### 🌍 DEIB Assessment #### Cultural breadth - Present: Explicit discussion of developing country bandwidth limitations - Improve: Multi-regional case studies, localization considerations #### Inclusive language - Present: Professional, accessible discussion tone throughout - Improve: Plain language summaries, avoid educational jargon #### Neurodiversity support - Present: Multiple content format options discussed - Improve: Cognitive load considerations in content organization #### Representation - Present: Diverse contributor voices from different backgrounds - Improve: Ensure educational examples represent varied contexts #### Psychological safety - Present: Respectful disagreement and collaborative problem-solving - Improve: Clear guidelines for constructive educational content feedback ### ✅ Logical Validity #### Strong reasoning - Deductive strength: Clear problem identification leading to proposed solutions - Inductive strength: Multiple contributor experiences supporting general conclusions - Causal reasoning: Links established between user confusion and content organization - Analogical strength: Comparisons to other educational platforms for best practices #### Fallacies - False dichotomy: Framing as merge vs don't merge rather than exploring other alternatives (addressed through community input) - Appeal to authority: Relying on professional trainer standards without sufficient context (acknowledged in discussion) #### Tone of voice - Overall tone: Collaborative and solution-focused, with respectful handling of disagreement and constructive feedback integration ### 🛡️ DARVO Analysis - Deny: No denial patterns present - open acknowledgment of problems and challenges - Attack: No attacks on users or critics - constructive engagement with concerns - Reverse victim/offender: No reversal patterns - clear ownership of platform issues - Emotional cues and rhetoric: Professional, collaborative tone focused on problem-solving ## 🎯 Conclusion The WordPress Training Team's proposal to merge content types sparked valuable community discussion that revealed deeper issues about serving distinct audiences effectively. Rather than a simple merger, the conversation evolved toward more sophisticated solutions like dual portals and topic-based organization that preserve content integrity while improving user experience. The emphasis on accessibility, global considerations, and contributor barriers demonstrates WordPress's commitment to inclusive education. Next steps should focus on user research to validate proposed solutions before implementation, ensuring changes truly serve the community's diverse learning needs. This discussion exemplifies how open-source decision-making can transform initial proposals into more robust solutions through collaborative input and diverse perspectives. ## 🧱 Refactor Appendix ### 📚 Literature Split Pad Purpose: Stage CEE units that become Literature notes. Split level: H3 ### [H1] Content type merging creates audience confusion > [!quote] [Proposal: Merging Lesson Plans, Video Tutorials, and Slides](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2022/07/19/proposal-to-merging-lesson-plans-video-tutorials-and-slides/) by [[Courtney Robertson]] via [[make.wordpress.org]]. Published 2022-07-19. Accessed 2024-12-19. > "As someone who wants to watch video tutorials, it would be very confusing to have material intended for someone giving the instruction in person alongside it." Ross Wintle's contributor perspective highlights fundamental UX problems with merging distinct content types. [view highlight](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2022/07/19/proposal-to-merging-lesson-plans-video-tutorials-and-slides/#comment-1234) #ux #content-strategy ID:rw_content_merge_confusion ### [H2] Accessibility requires text alternatives for all video > [!quote] [Proposal: Merging Lesson Plans, Video Tutorials, and Slides](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2022/07/19/proposal-to-merging-lesson-plans-video-tutorials-and-slides/) > "No video should be alone. If there is a video, there should be text." Alex Stine emphasizes universal access requirements beyond captions. [view highlight