Digital Toolkits for Shear Education
Curated set of slides, worksheets, quizzes, and LMS integrations for shear training.
Core toolkit components
| Asset | Purpose | Recommended tools |
|---|---|---|
| Slide deck + presenter notes | Standardize curriculum delivery | Google Slides, Pitch, or Keynote with shared speaker notes |
| Worksheet library | Reinforce drills, maintenance logs, client scripting | Notion, Airtable, or PDF-fillable docs |
| Quiz + pulse checks | Measure knowledge retention | Typeform, Google Forms, LMS quiz modules |
| Video micro-lessons | On-demand refreshers for stylists | Loom, Vimeo, LMS-native video |
| Analytics dashboard | Track completion, scores, maintenance KPIs | Looker Studio, Power BI, or custom dashboards |
Map each asset to a Learning Hub guide using a shared curriculum mapping template.
Platform stack (reference setup)
- Content hub: Notion workspace housing SOPs, slide decks, and guide links.
- LMS: LearnDash or TalentLMS for structured courses and quizzes.
- Communications: Slack with channels per cohort, paired with scheduled announcements.
- Scheduling: Calendly + Zoom for live workshops; integrate with calendar invites.
- Asset storage: Google Drive with consistent naming conventions (Year_Module_Version).
Implementation checklist
- Inventory existing digital assets using a shared tracker or spreadsheet.
- Archive outdated decks and quizzes; tag replacements in your LMS.
- Create template folders for new modules (slides, worksheets, quiz, recap notes).
- Assign owners for each asset type to keep updates moving.
Governance
- Version every deck/worksheet; note changes in a simple changelog file.
- Require educator calibration every quarter (see Assessment Rubrics & Practical Exams).
- Run accessibility checks on slides (font size, contrast, captions) before publishing.
- Protect student data—store quiz results in secure dashboards with limited access.
Metrics to track
| Metric | Tool | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Guide-to-deck alignment | Curriculum tracker | 100% modules linked |
| Quiz completion within 48h | LMS analytics | >90% |
| Average quiz score | LMS analytics | ≥85% |
| Asset freshness | Changelog | Review every 180 days |
| Maintenance compliance | Dashboard metrics | Increase month-over-month |
Continuous improvement loop
- Gather educator + learner feedback after each sprint; log action items.
- Host monthly “toolkit office hours” to review new assets or automations.
- Share updates in the Learning Hub Latest page with quick links.
A well-managed digital toolkit lets educators focus on coaching instead of chasing files. Keep everything mapped to guides, track performance, and refresh assets on a predictable cadence.