How to Add Material to the Bloom App Library?

Adding Learning Content to the Library

  • Log in to the Bloom App and navigate to your Workspace.
  • Click on the “Library” button (located next to Taskboard, Growth).
  • Click on the “Create Activity” button on the right side of the page.
  • Fill in the required information in the corresponding fields following the guidelines below.

The goal of each field and tag is to make the content as accessible and appealing as possible to entrepreneurs and those interested in entrepreneurship, guiding them to the resources most relevant and beneficial to their journey.

Title

Choose a concise, attention-grabbing title that clearly reflects the essence of the content. The title should include the activity type and its emoji, as in the below list and examples:


  • Video: Title of Video
  • Reading: Title of Reading
  • Book: Title of Book
  • Module: Title of Module
  • Training Activity: Title of Training Activity
  • Movie: Title of Movie
  • Song: Title of Song (singer name)
  • Online Course: Title of Online Course
  • Podcast: Title of Podcast
  • Habit: Title of Habit
  • Quote: Title of Quote


Some examples of activity titles:

  • Video: How Boredom Can Lead To Your Most Brilliant Ideas
  • Module: Customer Discovery and Validation
  • Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

Short Description

The short description should briefly describe the activity content in less than 140 characters.

Categories

Select relevant categories that best classify the content, aiding in its discovery by users interested in specific topics.

Labels

Tag the content with labels that describe the following categories:


  • Organization Type: Business structure or sector category.
  • Organization Stage: Current phase of business growth.
  • Activity Recipes: Broad purpose category.
  • Activity Duration: Time needed to complete activity.
  • Activity Type: Nature or category of the activity.

Image

Add an compelling image that best represents the content.

Full Description

Refer to the table below for detailed guidance on writing a full description according to activity resource type while keeping in mind the following principles:


  • Start with the end in mind, describe the goal and outcome
  • Have an outline or a series of steps describing what follows
  • Use a bold heading 2 for subsection titles
  • Use sunflower emojis for the bullet points
  • Use positive and encouraging language
  • Collaborative (doing together environments)
  • Holistic (combination of “personal/professional” when possible
  • Reflective (learning by doing and thinking) / time and space for reflection
Resource Type
Generalized Framework (except training modules)
Videos, Blog posts, books, movies, songs, podcasts, Training activities, Online Courses, Summaries

Introduction

A brief introduction to the activity and what it includes

(optional) Key moments/ideas from content.

(optional) What you can learn: Bullet points for the learning outcomes of the activity. 


Activity Resources 

  • Access the resource here (link or actual short content; if long content/summary, put it at the bottom in the “Source” section, with the link to the original source at the bottom of the provided information.  
  • (Optional) Additional Resources
  • Worksheet or notes sheet
  • (Optional) Templates


Apply  

  • Apply what you learned and add it as a task to stay accountable.
  • Share the key lessons you learned with someone – mentor or peer, and continue to grow and sharpen your skills. 
  • Reflect on how this activity helps you grow personally.


Need Help? 

ONLY INCLUDE HELP IF NEEDED FOR A SPECIAL LOGIN PAGE/etc such as Libby. Libby template: 


To access the eBook or Audiobook on Libby, login with your Bloom Library Card number.

Having trouble accessing this resource? Visit the Bloom Help Center or contact us at library@bloom.pm for your personalized login.


Resource Details:


Author(s): 

(Name, with link to Wikipedia page or their own website if they have one) 


Source(s): 

(Name of website, with a hyperlink to the actual website) 


Resource Type
Module Framework
Training Modules

Introduction (module description)

  • A welcome message to the module that mentions the trainer who developed the module
  • A brief introduction to the module and what it includes
  • A summary of the learning outcomes of the module

Activities

  • All activities in the module. Make sure to link them in order.
  • Parent activities

Need Help?

Looking for help? Check out the Bloom Community Page. We love helping everyone grow!


Author(s)

If available, add the name of the trainer who developed the module and hyperlink it with his/her LinkedIn account.

Source(s):

Habits

Introduction

  • A brief introduction to the activity and what it includes
  • Bullet points for the learning outcomes of the activity. 

Activity

Reflection

Quotes

Quote 

Share the full quote and the writer’s name. 


Reflection 

As you read the quote, jot down your immediate thoughts and reactions. What stands out to you? What emotions does it evoke?

Author(s):

Source(s):

Additional General Guidelines:

A. Principles for Writing Effective Content Descriptions

1. Capture Attention Quickly:

Headline: Create a compelling headline that indicates the value of the content to the entrepreneur.

Opening Sentence: Start with an engaging sentence summarizing the content’s key takeaway or unique value proposition.

2. Be Clear and Concise:

Simplicity: Use simple, straightforward language that is easy to understand.

Brevity: Keep descriptions concise but informative enough to convey the essence of the content.

3. Highlight Key Benefits:

Practical Benefits: Explain how the content will help solve a problem, improve skills, or provide essential knowledge.

Unique Insights: Mention any unique insights, data, or case studies included that cannot be found elsewhere.

B. Understand Your Audience:

Identify Pain Points: Consider the challenges and pain points entrepreneurs face, such as fundraising, scaling a business, team management, product development, and navigating market trends.

Current Trends and Needs: Stay informed about the latest trends in technology, business models, leadership, and innovation that entrepreneurs are interested in.

C. Types of Content Entrepreneurs Value:

Educational Resources: Tutorials, case studies, and guides that offer practical advice on starting and managing a business.

Inspirational Stories: Success stories, podcasts and interviews with successful entrepreneurs can provide motivation and actionable insights.

Market Insights: Analysis and reports on market trends, consumer behavior, and emerging industries.

Tool Reviews: Reviews and recommendations of tools and software to improve business operations, productivity, and efficiency.

Networking and Community: Content facilitating connections with other entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry experts.

D. Content Evaluation for Entrepreneurial Relevance:

Practicality: Is the content actionable and provides practical implementation tips?

Innovation: Does it introduce new ideas, strategies, or technologies that can disrupt or advance how entrepreneurs operate?

Expertise: Is the content created or curated by individuals and/or organizations with proven field expertise or experience?

Timeliness: Is the information current and relevant to the business landscape?