About

What:

• STEM-focused interactive microlearning module focused on homeostasis

 

Developed:

• Using Articulate Rise 360

• As a scenario-based microlearning lesson

 

Intended Audience:

• Undergraduate students in biology, health sciences, nursing, or pre-med pathways

• First-year STEM learners building foundational physiological literacy

• Digital-native learners responsive to conversational, culturally aware tone

 

Purpose:

• Introduce the concept of homeostasis

• Build physiological literacy through structured progression

• Support transfer from theory to real-world application

 

Learning Progression:

• Definition

• Mechanism

• Structural understanding

• Transfer across contexts

• Real-world implications

Design Strategy

Goal:

• Create a microlearning experience structured to make complex physiological concepts accessible, engaging, and cognitively manageable without oversimplification.

 

Structure:

• Short, focused learning segments

• Progressive concept layering

• Clear transitions between explanation and application

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Instructional Approach:

• Visual modeling to anchor abstract systems

• Guided explanation before independent practice

• Interactive sequencing to reinforce mechanism logic

• Formative knowledge checks for immediate feedback

• Transfer-based prompts connecting physiology to real-world contexts

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Engagement Strategy:

• Conversational, culturally aware tone (e.g., “Ho-me-oh what now?”)

• Language calibrated for Gen Z and emerging adult learners

• Light edge without sacrificing academic credibility

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Cognitive Design Principles:

• Segmenting to reduce overload

• Signaling to highlight key mechanisms

• Retrieval practice to strengthen retention

• Systems thinking reinforcement across contexts

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Intended Outcome:

• Learners understand not just what homeostasis is, but also: 

  • how it works

  • why it matters

  • and how to recognize it across biological systems

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Launch the Interactive Lesson

Visit https://share.articulate.com/dM1xH3BD3Ll_rfHEQFeGo  to launch the lesson.

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