Design Journey 101
Self Guided

TransformingGreen Circle Learning Experiences

Making learning irresistible

Imagine the most impactful moment in your school experience. What made it unforgettable? Was it the relevance, the challenge, or how it connected to real life?

Reflect on how that stood apart from other school moments. The most powerful learning experiences reveal both relevance and rigor. This module helps educators bridge that gap—connecting standards, competencies, and real-world learning. Students gain not just academic knowledge, but the tools to thrive in their futures.

Welcome Designers!

This module is specially designed for:

Educators and School Design Teams seeking to create engaging, real-world learning experiences that align with academic standards and key competencies.

Here's why it's super important:

This module helps educators transform traditional learning into dynamic, project-based experiences that connect students to the real world. It builds essential skills and knowledge while fostering deeper connections between academic content, competencies, and future-ready skills, ensuring students are better prepared for success beyond the classroom.

What your team will get out of this module:

Ready to transform your learning environment? This module shows you how to align your unit plans with LX Key Characteristics for more impactful experiences. Learn from successful XQ projects, and create your own project plan designed for your community. Plus, discover ways to gather meaningful feedback from students, teachers, and stakeholders to refine and implement your learning vision. It’s time to build lessons that not only meet standards but also prepare students for the future. Let’s get started!

Estimated time to complete:

  • Section 1: Gear Up & Get Inspired: 30-45 minutes to review a current unit plan and reflect on what learners are experiencing and what shifts are needed.
  • Section 2: Dive In & Try It Out: 60-90 minutes to explore examples of strong XQ learner plans and conduct research to build your learning experience vision.
  • Section 3: Capture Insights and Create Solutions: 60-90 minutes to design your project, mapping out the specifics of the learning experience.
  • Section 4: Launch and Measure Impact: Develop a plan to share with your team and community, gather insights, and finalize before implementation.

Ready to try it out?