Overview
Design chain: Backward Design → Bloom’s Taxonomy → Learn / Practice / Test / Reflect → Mastery → Spiral Review
Feynman teach-back is required in every lesson.
Words
Backward design: module outcome
In plain words: These words are tools. Learn what each tool is for.
Student can run n8n on the lab network only, build an RSS digest that explains JSON item cardinality, and require human approval before any mutating agent/SSH action.
In plain words: n8n is a self-hosted automation app. You connect nodes into a workflow that moves JSON items.
Learn
Bloom arc
In plain words: Read this block, then try the next action. If you feel stuck, tap What this means.
Apply (workflow build) → Evaluate (approval boundaries & blast radius)
In plain words: A workflow is the whole automation graph, triggers, nodes, and how data flows between them.
Learn
Module learning cycle
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Orient → Recall → Learn (reading) → Demonstrate (worked example) → Guided practice → Independent practice / homework → Feynman → Lab → Quiz → Feedback → Module project → Module exam → Reflect
In plain words: Big idea: Orient → Recall → Learn (reading) → Demonstrate (worked example) → Guided practice → Independent practice / homework → **Feynman** → Lab → Quiz → Feedback → …
Learn
Module assessments
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| Activity | Purpose | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Module project | Integrated skill (Apply/Create) | project.md |
| Module quiz | Retention across topics | module-quiz.md |
| Module exam | Mastery verification | exam.md |
| Remediation | Re-teach weak areas | remediation.md |
In plain words: Read this block, then try the next action. If you feel stuck, tap What this means.
Pass gate
Practical mastery gate: pass before you continue
In plain words: These boxes are the pass rules. Check a box only when you have real proof for that line.
More detail: “It seems to work” is not enough. Use a test, log, screenshot (secrets removed), or command output.
In plain words: Do this carefully, then check that it worked before moving on. (Every topic reading completed)
In plain words: Do this carefully, then check that it worked before moving on. (Every topic **Feynman teach-back** completed)
In plain words: Do this carefully, then check that it worked before moving on. (Every topic quiz ≥80% (when scored) or remediated to pass)
In plain words: Do this carefully, then check that it worked before moving on. (Every topic lab gate checked with evidence)
In plain words: Do this carefully, then check that it worked before moving on. (Every topic homework recorded in workbook)
In plain words: Do this carefully, then check that it worked before moving on. (Module project submitted with evidence)
In plain words: Do this carefully, then check that it worked before moving on. (Module quiz passed)
In plain words: Do this carefully, then check that it worked before moving on. (Module exam passed (or instructor/self-check acceptance))
In plain words: Do this carefully, then check that it worked before moving on. (Reflection written on module hub notes)
Mastery unlock: all boxes true + Feynman complete → continue to the next class
Spiral
Spiral review
In plain words: This idea comes back later on purpose.
Depends on Module 1 networking/ops and Module 3 security boundaries; capstone reuses guarded automation evidence.
In plain words: Home Assistant watches sensors and runs if-this-then-that rules for your house.
Pass gate
Practical gate
Feedback → targeted reading → new practice → redo Feynman Retry → reassessment (see remediation.md).
In plain words: These boxes are the pass rules. Check a box only when you have real proof for that line.
More detail: “It seems to work” is not enough. Use a test, log, screenshot (secrets removed), or command output.
Topics: activity paths
n8n homelab automationModule assessments
- Project: integrated Apply/Create
- Module quiz: retention
- Exam: mastery
- Remediation: re-teach weak areas