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.curriculum-admin/curriculum-gaps.md

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+# Curriculum Gap Analysis
+
+### Limited Coverage of Advanced Copilot Agent Workflows
+
+- **Description:** The curriculum briefly mentions advanced Copilot Agent features but lacks in-depth modules on workflow automation, integration, and scaling.
+- **Impact:** Technical leads and architects cannot fully leverage Copilot for automation and advanced project scenarios.
+- **Suggested Action:** Add dedicated modules and labs for advanced Copilot Agent workflows and integrations.
+- **Priority:** High
+- **Linked Curriculum Areas:** docs/8-using-github-copilot-agent.md, target-audience: Technical Leads, Architects
+- **Tags:** content, add-content
+
+### Insufficient Real-World Prompt Engineering Labs
+
+- **Description:** Prompt engineering labs do not include enough iterative, scenario-based exercises for hands-on learning and refinement.
+- **Impact:** Learners miss opportunities to practice and master prompt engineering in realistic contexts.
+- **Suggested Action:** Expand labs with more real-world scenarios and iterative refinement exercises.
+- **Priority:** High
+- **Linked Curriculum Areas:** _schedule/02-prompt_engineering.md, target-audience: All Learners
+- **Tags:** content, update-content
+
+### Accessibility and Inclusivity Gaps
+
+- **Description:** Accessibility practices are present but need expansion (e.g., more visual aids, alt text, scenario variety for neurodiverse learners).
+- **Impact:** Neurodiverse and visually impaired learners may struggle to engage fully with the curriculum.
+- **Suggested Action:** Enhance accessibility by adding diagrams, alt text, and scenario-based labs.
+- **Priority:** Medium
+- **Linked Curriculum Areas:** All modules, target-audience: Diverse Learners
+- **Tags:** content, update-content
+
+### Lack of Explicit Assessment and Feedback Mechanisms
+
+- **Description:** The curriculum does not describe formative or summative assessments to validate learner proficiency and provide feedback.
+- **Impact:** Learners and instructors lack clear measures of progress and competency.
+- **Suggested Action:** Add formative and summative assessments to each module, including quizzes, labs, and scenario-based evaluations.
+- **Priority:** High
+- **Linked Curriculum Areas:** All modules, target-audience: All Learners
+- **Tags:** content, add-content
+
+### Overlap Between Best Practices and Design Patterns
+
+- **Description:** Some best practices content overlaps with design patterns, causing potential confusion.
+- **Impact:** Learners may not clearly distinguish between general best practices and specific design patterns.
+- **Suggested Action:** Merge or clarify distinctions between best practices and design pattern modules.
+- **Priority:** Medium
+- **Linked Curriculum Areas:** docs/6-best-practices-with-copilot.md, _schedule/03-design_patterns.md, target-audience: All Learners
+- **Tags:** content, update-content

.curriculum-admin/curriculum-map.md

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+# GitHub Copilot Curriculum Map
+_Last updated: July 25, 2025_
+
+## Audience Reference
+See [target-audience.md](./target-audience.md) for detailed learner profiles, skill levels, and desired outcomes.
+
+## Module List & Progression
+
+| Module | Description | Prerequisites | Learning Outcomes | Lessons |
+|--------|-------------|---------------|-------------------|---------|
+| Setup & Installation | Account setup, IDE integration, Copilot CLI/web, troubleshooting. | None | Install and configure Copilot tools; resolve setup issues. | 1. [Installing and Configuring GitHub Copilot](../docs/1-installing-copilot.md) |
+| Introduction to Copilot | Overview of Copilot, LLMs, tools, capabilities, limitations. | Setup & Installation | Understand Copilot’s role, models, and responsible usage. | 2. [Getting Started with GitHub Copilot](../_schedule/01-github_copilot.md) |
+| Development with Copilot | Hands-on use of Copilot features for code generation, refactoring, CLI, chat, edits. | Introduction to Copilot | Use Copilot for code, refactoring, and CLI tasks. | 3. [Development with Copilot](../docs/2-development-with-copilot.md) |
+| Testing with Copilot | Create and improve unit/integration tests using Copilot Edits and features. | Development with Copilot | Enhance test projects, generate and refactor tests. | 4. [Testing with Copilot](../docs/3-testing-with-copilot.md) |
+| Documentation with Copilot | Generate code/project/API documentation using Copilot Chat and Edits. | Development with Copilot | Create/refine documentation, write OpenAPI specs. | 5. [Creating Documentation with Copilot](../docs/4-creating-documentation-with-copilot.md) |
+| DevOps with Copilot | Build pipelines, deployment workflows, containerization, K8s manifests with Copilot. | Development with Copilot | Implement CI/CD, containerization, cloud deployment. | 6. [DevOps with Copilot](../docs/5-devops-with-copilot.md) |
+| Copilot Best Practices | Context, prompt engineering, coding standards, chat/edits usage. | All previous modules | Apply best practices for Copilot usage and prompt writing. | 7. [Best Practices with Copilot](../docs/6-best-practices-with-copilot.md) |
+| Hot Keys & Commands | Reference for Copilot shortcuts, chat participants, slash commands. | None | Efficient navigation and usage of Copilot features. | 8. [Hot Keys and Commands](../docs/7-hot-keys-and-commands.md) |
+| Copilot Agent | Advanced agent features, automation, multi-step reasoning, project scaffolding. | All previous modules | Use Copilot Agent for advanced tasks and automation. | 9. [Using GitHub Copilot Agent](../docs/8-using-github-copilot-agent.md) |
+| Design Patterns & Prompt Engineering | Scaffolding, incremental work, prompt writing, role prompting, TDD, documentation-driven design. | All previous modules | Structure projects, write effective prompts, apply design patterns. | 10. [Prompt Engineering](../_schedule/02-prompt_engineering.md), 11. [Design Patterns](../_schedule/03-design_patterns.md) |
+
+## Visual Progression Map
+
+```
+Setup & Installation → Introduction → Development → Testing → Documentation → DevOps → Best Practices → Hot Keys → Agent → Design Patterns/Prompt Engineering
+```
+
+## Accessibility & Inclusivity
+- Content uses clear, inclusive language and supports diverse learning styles.
+- Lessons include hands-on labs, real-world scenarios, and visual aids.
+- Materials are compatible with screen readers and remote/asynchronous access.
+- Recommendations: Add more visual diagrams, alt text for images, and scenario-based labs for neurodiverse learners.
+
+## Gap & Redundancy Analysis
+- No explicit curriculum-gaps file found; inferred gaps:
+  - Limited coverage of advanced Copilot Agent workflows and integrations.
+  - Need for deeper prompt engineering labs and real-world scenarios.
+  - Accessibility practices could be expanded (e.g., more visual aids, alt text, scenario variety).
+  - Redundancy: Some best practices overlap with design patterns; consider merging or clarifying distinctions.
+
+## Actionable Recommendations
+- Add advanced Copilot Agent and workflow integration modules.
+- Expand prompt engineering labs with more real-world scenarios and iterative refinement exercises.
+- Enhance accessibility: add diagrams, alt text, and scenario-based labs.
+- Regularly review and update modules for new Copilot features and audience feedback.
+- Merge overlapping best practices and design pattern content for clarity.
+
+## References
+- [Target Audience](./target-audience.md)
+- [Curriculum Map Instructions](../.github/instructions/curriculum-map.instructions.md)
+- [Markdown Standards](../.github/instructions/markdown.instructions.md)
+- [Jupyter Notebook Standards](../.github/instructions/jupyter_notebooks.instructions.md)

.curriculum-admin/proposed-changes.md

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+# Proposed Curriculum Changes
+_Last updated: July 25, 2025_
+
+| Date       | Update/Feature                | Brief Description                                                                 | Source Link                                                                 | Gap Analysis | User Impact | Recommendation Analysis | Priority |
+|------------|------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|------------|------------------------|----------|
+| 2025-06-30 | Copilot Chat Open Source     | GitHub Copilot Chat extension is now open source, enabling community contributions | [Blog](https://code.visualstudio.com/blogs/2025/06/30/openSourceAIEditorFirstMilestone) | Addresses advanced agent workflows gap. | Empowers users to contribute, customize, and extend chat experiences; increases transparency and skill-building. | Add module/lab on contributing to Copilot Chat, agent mode, and customizing chat experiences. | High |
+| 2025-06-30 | Chat Mode Improvements       | Custom chat modes, model selection, improved editing, import via links, gear menu  | [Release Notes](https://code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_102#_chat-mode-improvements) | Addresses prompt engineering and extensibility gaps. | Enables tailored chat experiences, improves workflow efficiency, and supports advanced user scenarios. | Update lessons on chat modes, prompt files, and agent mode. Add hands-on labs for custom modes and model selection. | High |
+| 2025-06-30 | Generate Custom Instructions | Agent mode can now auto-generate project-specific instructions                     | [Release Notes](https://code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_102#_generate-custom-instructions) | Supports best practices and onboarding gaps. | Simplifies setup for new projects, improves consistency, and helps users adopt Copilot more effectively. | Add lab for using "Generate Instructions" and customizing `.github/copilot-instructions.md`. | Medium |
+| 2025-06-30 | Terminal Auto Approval       | Agent mode can auto-approve safe terminal commands, with allow/deny lists          | [Release Notes](https://code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_102#_terminal-auto-approval-experimental) | Addresses security and automation gaps. | Reduces friction for safe command execution, improves security awareness, and streamlines agent workflows. | Update security and best practices modules to cover terminal command safety and agent automation. | Medium |
+| 2025-06-30 | MCP Support GA               | MCP (Model Context Protocol) support is now generally available                    | [Release Notes](https://code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_102#_mcp-support-in-vs-code-is-generally-available) | Addresses advanced agent workflows and extensibility gaps. | Enables agent extensibility, server management, and advanced automation for technical leads and architects. | Add advanced module on MCP, agent extensibility, and server management. | High |
+| 2025-06-30 | Accessibility Updates        | Improved accessibility signals, error alerts, and editor commands for screen reader users | [Release Notes](https://code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_102#_accessibility) | Addresses accessibility and inclusivity gaps. | Improves experience for neurodiverse and visually impaired users; supports inclusive curriculum goals. | Update accessibility guidance and labs to include new features and best practices. | Medium |
+| 2025-06-30 | Code Editing: Snooze Suggestions | Users can pause Copilot inline suggestions and NES                             | [Release Notes](https://code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_102#_snooze-code-completions) | Minor gap in user control and focus. | Allows users to focus without distraction, improving productivity and comfort. | Add tip or FAQ entry about managing Copilot suggestions for focus. | Low |
+| 2025-06-30 | GitHub PR Extension: Coding Agent Sessions | Deeper integration for Copilot coding agent sessions, status tracking, and session logs | [Release Notes](https://code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_102#_start-a-coding-agent-session-preview) | Supports advanced agent workflows gap. | Improves collaboration, transparency, and workflow management for technical teams. | Add advanced labs for coding agent sessions and PR workflows. | Medium |
+| 2025-06-30 | Python Extension: Environments & MCP Tools | Improved Python environment management, new MCP tools in Pylance           | [Release Notes](https://code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_102#_python-environments-extension-improvements) | Minor gap in Python environment management. | Streamlines Python setup and environment management for learners using Copilot with Python. | Update Python labs to cover new environment features and MCP tool usage. | Low |
+
+
+**Instructions:**

.curriculum-admin/target-audience.md

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+# Neudesic Internal Consultant Audience Profile
+_Last updated: July 25, 2025_
+
+## Audience Profiles
+
+- **Primary Roles:** Internal Neudesic consultants, including developers, architects, and technical leads.
+- **Starting Skill Level & Background:** Highly skilled in software development, cloud, and modern engineering practices. Most have strong experience with enterprise projects, agile methodologies, and technical problem-solving.
+- **Prior Experience:** Extensive development background but little to no familiarity with GitHub Copilot usage, prompt engineering, or AI-assisted development workflows.
+- **Learning Preferences & Accessibility Needs:**
+  - Prefer hands-on, scenario-based, and self-paced learning.
+  - Value real-world examples, code walkthroughs, and practical labs.
+  - Inclusive of diverse backgrounds, learning styles, and accessibility needs (e.g., visual aids, screen reader compatibility, clear language, support for neurodiversity).
+  - May require support for remote/virtual training and asynchronous access.
+- **Example Personas:**
+  - "Priya," a senior developer who excels at building cloud-native apps but is new to Copilot and wants to boost productivity.
+  - "Alex," a technical lead who mentors teams and seeks to evaluate Copilot for adoption across projects.
+  - "Jordan," an architect who designs solutions and wants to understand Copilot’s impact on code quality and workflow.
+
+## Desired Outcomes
+
+- **Skills & Competencies:**
+  - Confidently use GitHub Copilot for code generation, documentation, and testing.
+  - Apply prompt engineering techniques to improve Copilot results.
+  - Integrate Copilot into daily development workflows and team practices.
+  - Understand Copilot’s limitations, security implications, and best practices.
+- **Certifications/Milestones:**
+  - Complete Copilot training modules and hands-on labs.
+  - Demonstrate proficiency via formative assessments and real-world scenarios.
+- **Real-World Scenarios/Use Cases:**
+  - Accelerate feature development and bug fixes using Copilot.
+  - Improve code review and documentation processes.
+  - Evaluate Copilot’s fit for different project types and team structures.
+
+## Organizational Variations
+
+- **Specific Cohorts:**
+  - Neudesic internal teams, including consulting, delivery, and innovation groups.
+- **Customization Needs:**
+  - May tailor examples, labs, and scenarios to reflect Neudesic’s technology stack, client environments, and project workflows.
+
+## Update Process
+
+- **Update Triggers:**
+  - When curriculum is adapted for new Neudesic teams or roles.
+  - When feedback indicates changing learner needs or desired outcomes.
+  - After major curriculum or technology updates.
+- **Update Steps:**
+  1. Gather new audience data or requirements from stakeholders and feedback.
+  2. Update profiles, outcomes, and organizational notes as needed.
+  3. Record update in file header with date and summary.
+
+---
+_This file should be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure alignment with current learner needs and organizational goals. Summarize changes in chat and record updates in the header._

.github/chatmodes/curriculum-designer.chatmode.md

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+---
+description: 'Design, review, and improve technical education programs, learning paths, and e-learning content for diverse learners. Expert in instructional design, accessibility, and continuous curriculum improvement.'
+tools: ['changes', 'codebase', 'editFiles', 'fetch', 'githubRepo', 'problems', 'runCommands', 'runNotebooks', 'search', 'usages', 'microsoft-docs', 'add_comment_to_pending_review', 'add_issue_comment', 'create_and_submit_pull_request_review', 'create_branch', 'create_issue', 'create_pull_request', 'get_commit', 'get_discussion', 'get_discussion_comments', 'get_file_contents', 'get_issue', 'get_issue_comments', 'get_pull_request', 'get_pull_request_comments', 'get_pull_request_diff', 'get_pull_request_files', 'get_pull_request_reviews', 'get_pull_request_status', 'get_tag', 'list_branches', 'list_issues', 'list_tags', 'search_code', 'search_issues', 'search_repositories', 'update_issue', 'sequentialthinking']
+---
+
+# Curriculum Designer Chatmode Instructions
+
+## Persona Overview
+You are a world-class curriculum designer and e-learning architect. Your mission is to create engaging, accessible, and effective learning experiences for technical audiences. You break down complex topics, scaffold knowledge, and ensure content is inclusive and up-to-date.
+
+## Core Principles
+- Learner-Centered Design: Prioritize learner needs, backgrounds, and goals.
+- Evidence-Based Instruction: Apply proven instructional design models (ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy, UDL).
+- Accessibility & Inclusivity: Ensure content is accessible to all learners and supports diverse learning styles.
+- Continuous Improvement: Proactively update curriculum based on feedback, trends, and new technologies.
+- Collaboration: Partner with subject matter experts and stakeholders for technical accuracy and pedagogical effectiveness.
+
+## Workflow Guidelines
+1. Information Gathering: Ask clarifying questions about learner profiles, goals, and context before designing content.
+2. Learning Path Design: Scaffold modules from foundational to advanced, using storytelling, analogies, and real-world examples.
+3. Content Creation: Develop interactive, multimedia-rich materials (videos, quizzes, labs, simulations).
+4. Assessment & Feedback: Design formative and summative assessments, apply spaced repetition and retrieval practice.
+5. Accessibility Review: Check for compliance with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG), and apply UDL principles.
+6. Curriculum Evolution: Integrate new lessons, sunset outdated content, and maintain curriculum coherence.
+7. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with experts, instructors, and product teams.
+
+## Interaction Patterns
+- Start with clarifying questions to reduce ambiguity and understand requirements.
+- Iterate and refine learning paths and modules based on feedback and assessment data.
+- Validate learning outcomes and adapt instruction as needed.
+- Encourage continuous dialogue and improvement.
+
+## Response Style
+- Use clear, supportive, and actionable language.
+- Scaffold explanations and break down complex concepts.
+- Provide examples, analogies, and real-world scenarios.
+- Offer constructive feedback and suggest improvements.
+- Ensure responses are accessible and inclusive.
+
+## Example Prompts
+- Design a beginner-to-intermediate learning path for cloud computing.
+- How can I make this module more accessible for learners with disabilities?
+- Create a formative assessment for a Python basics course.
+- Update the curriculum to include the latest cybersecurity trends.
+- Collaborate with a subject matter expert to review technical accuracy.