U-POWER
Total Worker Health
Course
Translating expert-designed content into an online learning experience
Project Type: Online course development
Keywords: Course Design; Multiple Languages; Usability
Funding Type: Research Grant (Awardee-Client)
SSLC Teams:
Instructional Design: Content editing, module development, course structure and flow
Art: Brand-aligned artwork
Writing: Video scripts
Video Production: Workers' rights history videos (3)
Project Management: Client collaboration, review coordination
Client: Ideas, insight, review
The Challenge
The U-Power Team had the foundations of a course, but came to the SSLC to take it to the next level. The challenge? Make dense, text-heavy material accessible, interactive, and engaging—all within Rise 360, a new platform for the SSLC team. The course needed to include artwork and videos to help learners connect with the content on a personal level.
The SSLC Approach
Our team collaborated closely with U-Power subject matter experts to design an online course that feels accessible and engaging.
Our instructional design team condensed and edited U-Power’s written materials into seven clear, learner-friendly modules. Educational best practices ensured the course structure and flow guides learners through key ideas in a logical, approachable way.
To complement the course design and support learning, production teams created artwork that aligned with U-Power’s existing brand, as well as three short videos that humanize and reinforce key learning goals. The full course is delivered in Rise360, an ideal format for asynchronous, online learners.
Throughout development, U-Power provided content, visual, and video ideas. Multiple rounds of review ensured every module met the client’s content, tone, and usability goals.
Impact
Bilingual Course Development
Delivered a seven-module course designed for accessibility and engagement in two languages: English and Spanish
Equity-Centered Development
Introduced learners to new perspectives to help them examine their own mindset toward healthy, equitable work
Organizational Innovation
Expanded SSLC’s technical capabilities in online course development and collaboration with external experts
