If you've ever planned a week of programming with browser tabs open, a Google Doc on one screen, handwritten notes on your desk, and bookmarked activities scattered across your account, you're not alone.
It's one of the most common things we've heard from educators.
"I love finding activities in Mizzen, but I need an easier way to organize them into a plan I can actually use."
That's exactly why we built Playlists.
Built from educator feedback.
At Mizzen, every product decision starts with listening. Over the past year, educators told us they wanted a way to bring everything together: activities, reminders, facilitation tips, outside resources, and the flexibility to organize them however they plan and implement.
Some youth development professionals plan around themes. Others organize by week, learning goals, or youth interests. Some need a plan for tomorrow afternoon, while others are building a six-week summer experience.
There isn't one "right" way to plan, and Playlists were designed to support all of them.
More than a list of activities.
A Playlist is a launchpad to building a learning roadmap.
Create sections for each week or topic. Add Mizzen activities alongside your own Google Docs, videos, or websites. Include notes for your team, Quality Instructional Practices (QIPs) to support facilitation, and estimate how much time your learning experience will take before students ever arrive. Everything lives together in one place.
Designed for real-world programs.
Out-of-school time educators know that no two days look exactly the same.You serve different grade groups on different days.
A community partner cancels, and you need a backup plan.
A themed day is coming, and you want to align meaningful learning resources.
Whether you're organizing one afternoon of programming or mapping out an entire semester, your learning plan grows with you.
What you can do with Playlists.
Just like you build playlists of your favorite songs on Spotify or iTunes, with Mizzen Playlists, you can:
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Organize activities in the order that works for your learners.
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Create sections for days, weeks, units, or themes.
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Add notes, collections, QIPs, and outside resources.
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See the estimated time for your entire learning plan.
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Share your plans with teammates.
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Print a clean overview for staff or substitute educators.
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Reuse and adapt your best ideas again and again.
This is just the beginning.
Playlists are one more step toward helping educators spend less time organizing and more time creating meaningful learning experiences.
We're excited to see how you use them, and we'll continue improving the feature based on your ideas and feedback. We truly believe the best planning tools are built alongside the educators who use them every day.
Ready to give Playlists a try?
Create your next learning plan in Mizzen and see how easy it is to organize, share, and reuse your best ideas.