How to structure a handout
Challenges
how to provide sufficient detail while being open to participants finding their own ways of doing things.
how to structure the booklet so it can be used in an agile way during CSAW while it also offers broader learning tools and resource
easily distinguish the different types of material such as programme (esp. schedule), references and methods
finding a suitable level of description that is clear and informative.
how to make a distinction between instructions/directives and suggestions? e.g. instructions that must be known or followed for a specific session / optional methods, or suggestions for working together (when you introduce a tool, indicate if the tool is necessary, or is if it is a reference, suggestion or something that might be useful if the group can't find a better way?)
Suggested structure
One page schedule/overview on the inside of the cover or the first page, easy to see 'where' and 'when' things are happening at a glance, who is responsible and how to contact them.
Part I: big picture: purpose, principles, values, theme, questions,
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Part 3: learning materials: content tools and concepts, tools to help with your teamwork, and any other tools that can be used throughout the week rather than for a specific session.
Part 4: stay engaged: how to continue the relationship, contact details, etc.