Jessica LXDesign

Transforming a textbook into engaging in-person and virtual learning experiences

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🔍 The Challenge

The Mind Education curriculum, originally delivered as a dense, text-based manual, needed to be transformed into a series of engaging and accessible learning experiences. The goal was to design 1-hour lessons for each chapter that could be effectively delivered both in-person to the staff at the embassy staff in Washington D.C. and virtually to community leaders in the DMV area—without compromising depth or engagement.

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🎯 My Role

• Instructional Designer
• Curriculum Developer
• Facilitator (in-person & virtual)
• Project Organizer

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🧠 The Process

1. Content Intake & Analysis

• Reviewed and mapped the full Mind Education textbook
• Broke down the material into digestible, 1-hour chapter-based lessons
• Identified key concepts, learning outcomes, and areas for interaction

2. Design & Development

• Created engaging lesson plans aligned to adult learning principles
• Designed PowerPoint decks for each lesson with clean visuals and structure
• Incorporated relevant media (videos, quotes, images) to support learning points
• Developed thought-provoking reflection questions and group activities
• Built downloadable worksheets to reinforce learning and encourage discussion

3. Organization & Delivery

• Organized all assets in Google Workspace for seamless collaboration
• Delivered sessions in-person at the embassy and virtually to the DMV-based community leaders
• Facilitated discussions, managed breakout activities, and gathered feedback

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🧰 Tools Used

• Google Docs & Google Slides
• Canva (for media and slide visuals)
• Zoom (for virtual facilitation)
• Google Drive (file organization and sharing)

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💡 Impact

• Increased learner engagement and retention through structured, discussion-driven formats
• Received positive feedback from embassy staff and community leaders on clarity and relevance
• Made the curriculum accessible to wider audiences through thoughtful design and delivery

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📁 Deliverables

• 50+ chapter-based lesson plans
• PowerPoint slide decks
• Facilitator guides
• Reflection worksheets
• Google Drive folder with all shared resources