Search and filter for lessons

[akshattak]

As a user, I want to search and filter lessons so that I can quickly find the right content based on subject, grade, language, or skill level, etc.

Prototype

[ctsutherland]

I love the "apps" and "playlists" tabs - very clear and user friendly.

The search feature looks good, too, with some slight tweaks. I would like to be able to see and access the options for Subject and Type. I can currently only access the Language drop down. I also think "Type" should be renamed "Activity Type" for clarity, and have options like game, story, video, quiz, practice, etc. A "Clear All Filters" button would also be helpful so teachers can easily reset and start their search over.

Also, rather than having the filter options appear at the bottom of the page, could they drop down directly from the button itself? That would feel more intuitive and user friendly to me.

The search page does look a little empty, with just the small drop-down buttons at the top and then only white space. Maybe the buttons could be bigger across the top and then we could fill the white space with some default content like "Popular Lessons," "1st Grade Reading," "Recently Added," etc.

Finally, what will the search results look like after a teacher searches "first grade" or "reading," or applies filters? Will the app tiles appear, or just lesson titles? I think it would be most helpful to see both - app tile with lesson title and metadata beneath.

[mikedawson]

@ctsutherland please see changes in the prototype link

[mikedawson]

Note: End-to-end test approach: add steps to the existing add app/browse test.

[mikedawson]

Planning poker estimate: 6 (mostly 5 votes with one 8 vote)