The List Builder activity has several uses from organizing to planning to prioritizing.
List Builder can be used to construct a single list to prioritize the available items, such as a meeting agenda or next-best actions. It can also be used to construct a response, for example, each list item is a sentence or paragraph of information that the participant selects from to create an email or document.
DESIGN USAGE
Practicing
Organize items based on a criteria
Synthesizing
Does the participant understand how to organize the items based on the information given to them (e.g., scenario, resources)
Creating
Can a participant construct a response (organize the items in a thoughtful flow) that shows their understanding of the situation and/or objective in the simulation
Comprehending
Can the participant organize the items to demonstrate their understanding of a process, procedure, methodology, or concept?
CONTENT WORD COUNT
Title content
Display name (maximum ~7-10 words)
Description (maximum ~25-30 words)
Column 1 title (maximum ~7-10 words) (i.e. potential reasoning)
Column 2 title (maximum ~5-7 words) (i.e. top 3 priorities)
Card text content for each card (option) in column 1 (maximum ~20 words per item)
CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
Left column
You can include from 3 (minimum) up to 10 (maximum) options for participants to select from (default is set to 3 items).
Right column
You can have from 2 (minimum) up to 7 (maximum) selected options (default is set to 3 items).
Re-configuring Columns
If you would like to adjust the default options, you must specify these parameters when you first add the List Builder template to your simulation flow. As soon as you choose these parameters and save this template to your flow, the right column cannot be adjusted, however, you can add or remove options on the left column. If you want to adjust the number of options in the right column, you have to recreate the List Builder template.
Prompt Text
The text in the right column “DRAG UP TO 3 ITEMS HERE?” auto-adjusts to the number of options you specify (i.e. 2-7 items). Currently, you cannot change the text, however, you could add additional instructions in the description or the column title.
Scoring List Builder
Each option on the left can be scored with multiple positive or negative impacts. When a participant chooses an item on the left column and moves it to the right column, the item becomes an official selection and is "scored" as a decision and the impacts are added to the participant's "score" (results).
Currently, you can score the option if it is selected or not selected. You are unable to score based on the number of items moved from the left to the right column OR the order of priority chosen.
Template extensions
You can add perspectives, decision rationale, and add-on builder extensions to the list builder template.
PRO TIP 💡
List Builder can be leveraged in several different ways to challenge the user. Think about creating tension in the user's thought process (similar to the Prioritization tool), knowing he/she might have to make tough decisions.
