Level Up Activities: Beginner To Advanced

Hey everyone! 👋 We've got a fantastic situation on our hands – freshmen and seniors are hanging out together at these awesome activities! It's like a big, fun learning party, and that's seriously cool. But, as more and more of you are joining in, some of you are asking a super valid question: "Hey, what about activities that are a bit more challenging?" Totally get it. That's why we're diving into how we can make our activities even better, with something for everyone. 😉

The Challenge: Different Skill Levels

So, the main thing we're looking at is how to make sure everyone feels challenged and engaged. Right now, all levels of experience are mixed in the same activities, which works great for a lot of things. However, some of you are ready to level up, and that's awesome! It's like wanting to go from playing beginner guitar to shredding like a rock star, or from doing basic coding to building your own apps. 🚀

That's why we're thinking about adding difficulty levels to our activities. This way, whether you're just starting out, somewhere in the middle, or already a pro, you'll be able to find activities that are perfect for you. This will help make sure that the activities are interesting and challenging for everyone involved. The idea is simple: we want to create activities that are challenging for everyone. 💪

The Problem

Currently, the activity listings don't give a clear indication of the skill level required. This makes it hard for people to find activities that match their current abilities and goals. Beginner students might feel overwhelmed by advanced topics, while senior students might find beginner activities too simple.

Proposed Solution

We need a way to help everyone find the right activities for their skill level. This is where the difficulty levels come in. This will help make sure that the activities are interesting and challenging for everyone involved.

The Solution: Introducing Difficulty Levels

Here’s what we're cooking up to solve this: We're introducing an optional field for all activities that indicates the difficulty level. This will give everyone a quick way to know what to expect and find activities that are the right fit for them. This change will make it easier for people to find activities that match their current abilities and goals. 💯

The Levels

For now, we'll keep it simple with three levels:

• Beginner: Perfect for those just starting out. No prior experience needed!
• Intermediate: For those with some experience, ready to learn more complex concepts and skills.
• Advanced: Designed for experienced users looking for a challenge, with more advanced topics.

How it Works

• When an activity is created or updated, the organizer can optionally specify a difficulty level.
• If no level is specified, the activity is considered suitable for all levels. This is really important, as some activities will naturally be good for everyone, no matter their experience.
• The difficulty level won't be displayed on the activity card itself. This keeps things clean and simple. You'll see the level when you click on the activity for more details.

Filtering for the Win: Finding the Right Activity

Now, how do you actually find these activities? That's where filters come in! 🤓

We'll add a handy filter to the left-side bar. This filter will give you the power to choose which activities you see, based on their difficulty level. With a few clicks, you can tailor your experience to match exactly what you're looking for.

Filter Options

The filter will include the following options:

• Beginner: Show activities marked as beginner.
• Intermediate: Show activities marked as intermediate.
• Advanced: Show activities marked as advanced.
• All: Show activities with no specified difficulty level. This will show activities that are appropriate for all skill levels.

This "All" option is super important. It ensures that activities meant for everyone (like general orientation sessions or social events) are still easily discoverable. 👍

Benefits for Everyone

This approach has some major benefits:

For Beginners

• Easier to find activities that match your current skill level.
• Avoid feeling overwhelmed by advanced topics.
• Build confidence as you progress.

For Intermediate Learners

• Find activities that challenge you to learn new skills.
• Connect with others who share your interests and abilities.
• Stay engaged and motivated.

For Advanced Learners

• Find activities that match your current skill level.
• Avoid feeling bored by basic topics.
• Continue to expand your knowledge and skills.

For Activity Organizers

• Clearer expectations for participants.
• Better targeting of specific skill levels.
• Increased engagement and satisfaction.

For the Community

• A more inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Opportunities for everyone to learn and grow.
• A more dynamic and engaging experience.

Implementation Details

Here's a look at how we will implement this. I know you're curious!

Backend Changes

• We'll add a new field to the activity data structure (probably in a database). This field will be a string and will accept one of the three difficulty levels: "Beginner", "Intermediate", or "Advanced".
• The field will be optional, so that older activities can still be viewed without modification.

Frontend Changes

• We'll update the activity creation form to include a difficulty level dropdown menu.
• We'll add a filter to the left sidebar with the four options ("Beginner", "Intermediate", "Advanced", and "All").
• We'll display the difficulty level on the activity details page.

Testing

• We'll perform thorough testing to make sure everything works properly.
• We'll gather feedback from users to improve the system.

Get Ready to Explore!

We're super excited about these changes! They're all about making our activities more accessible, engaging, and perfect for everyone. Stay tuned for these awesome updates, and get ready to level up your learning journey. This change should be implemented soon. We can't wait to see you all there! 🎉