Context Expansion Ecosystem

Block breakdown

What each session covers. Tier pills show when AI is off (A), foundation (B), or AI-default (C).

1. C

   A — Problem Statement

   20 min

   Students can name the context problem, recognize its symptoms, and see the four-category solution map.

2. B C

   B — MCP Basics + Install Methods

   25 min

   Students understand MCP architecture and can install MCP servers through both available methods.

3. C

   C — Context7 Demo

   15 min

   Students have seen Context7 solve the hallucination problem for library documentation in real time.

4. C

   D — claude-mem Demo

   15 min

   Students understand how memory persistence works across sessions and have seen claude-mem in action.

5. C

   E — LLM Wiki Pattern

   10 min

   Students understand the LLM Wiki pattern and can start one immediately with zero tooling.

6. C

   F — Try What's Interesting

   15 min

   Students have self-selected what to explore and optionally started trying something.

7. B

   A — Recap + Galleries Tour

   20 min

   Students can navigate MCP galleries and use Claude to discover tools.

8. C

   B — Custom MCP Concept

   20 min

   Students understand MCP server structure and see that building one is within reach.

9. C

   C — Team Build Session

   60 min

   Each team has integrated at least one context tool into their project workflow and made tangible build progress.

10. B

    D — Share-out + Reflection

    15 min

    Teams learn from each other's experience with context tools and share progress.

11. A

    E — Wrap + Homework

    5 min

    Students know what's due and what's next.