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What is a Step?

Introduction

A Step is the smallest unit of learning content in LearnPath's UGC. It can contain text, images, embedded YouTube videos, and interactive questions. You can think of each Step as a single lesson or topic that learners progress through before moving on to the next.

Steps are then grouped into a Room, which in turn is packaged into a Path. This layered structure makes your course content more manageable and helps learners follow a guided sequence.

Why Use Steps?

  • Modular Content: Break complex subjects into smaller, more digestible lessons.
  • Reusability: Steps can be reused in different Rooms if the same lesson applies to multiple courses.
  • Interactive Learning: Add quizzes or question-and-answer sections to each Step. This engages learners and provides instant feedback.
  • Easy Editing: Each Step is edited separately via a rich-text editor. Update or improve it anytime without affecting the rest of the Room.

Step Structure

Typically, a Step consists of:

  1. Title: A concise heading (e.g., “Introduction to HTML”).
  2. Rich Text Body: Main content including formatted text, images, or videos.
  3. Questions and Answers (optional): Quiz-like interactions. For example, you can ask “What is the correct syntax for a paragraph tag?” and expect a specific answer. The placeholder feature (***) hides the correct answer to prevent spoilers.

How Steps Fit Into Rooms and Paths

When you create a new Room, you select any number of existing Steps and arrange them in order. This makes it easy to reuse the same Step in multiple courses or as part of multiple study tracks. Once your Room is ready, you can attach it to a Path to form a complete learning course.

For example:

  • Room A: Step 1, Step 2, Step 3
  • Room B: Step 2, Step 4, Step 5 (notice Step 2 is reused)
  • Path 1: [Room A, Room B] as a multi-room course on web development

Tips & Best Practices

  • Keep Steps Focused: A single step should ideally tackle one primary concept or task.
  • Leverage Interactivity: Use the question-and-answer feature to reinforce learning or quiz the learner.
  • Preview Often: The Step Editor provides a “Preview” button. Check how your content will appear to learners.
  • Version Control: When you edit a Step, the changes are reflected wherever it’s used. If you need separate versions, consider duplicating the Step first.