Organization

The Learning Center is organized in a hierarchy. Lessons are broken into small tasks. Each task contain three sections: an "Inform Me" section, a "Show Me" section and a "Watch Me" section.

To get a better sense for how the lessons are organized, please read the descriptions below:

Lessons

The learning center currently offers four lessons: Build a Coalition, Advocate Effectively for Policies, Media Advocacy and Tobacco Basics.

Tasks

Each lesson is broken into tasks. For example, the "Build a Coalition" lesson is broken into five tasks. In this lesson you learn how to:

1. Review activities and define roles
2. Recruit members
3. Create a team
4. Develop leadership and
5. Sustain involvement

Inform Me, Show Me and Watch Me

Each task has an Inform Me, a Show Me, and a Watch Me section.

This section contains information collected from a variety of professional tobacco control resources. You can access this section to read more about topics of interest to you and your coalition.

This section shows you how various coalitions have implemented the "Inform Me" tips and tactics in their communities. Examine case studies, testimonials, and news stories to see how real coalitions have fought for tobacco control.

This section provides you with an opportunity to practice using the tips provided in the lesson. Job aids and activities are available to help you test your knowledge and modify information for your specific community.

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