TIME designate isolated time 10 minutes at a time dedicated time having time varied time of day VENUE some structure retreat conferences off-campus remote location relaxed environment well lit good task lighting quiet quiet environment with one on one comfy space w/music comfort comfortable setting safety stress reduction some pressure not too many distractions no distractions no other committments breaking routine room to stretch relaxed atmosphere correct room temp – 70 degrees FOOD/REWARDS have fuel nearby food and some alcohol involve food! food! coffee & food shwag & food less food concrete rewards rewards (2) ICE BREAKERS/ENCOURAGING ATMOSPHERE lots of get to know you activities to reduce anxiety respect positive reinforcement make them feel "smart" assure them that they are not dumb, they just don't know how to do it fall back into other people's arms positive attitude good relationship w/teacher emphasize positives - not negatives instill confidence as you teach AUDIO/VISUAL/KINESTHETIC visual (2) visuals images along w/the words video demonstration how to videos visual + audio + kinesthetic audio talk | PRIOR KNOWLEDGE pre-loading knowledge prior to "class" pre-existing relationship ask what they know - write: I used to think but now I know APPLICATION/RELEVANCE have them create something for their work apply to current work needs show usefulness show benefit showcasing best practicesapplying lessons to a situation (activity) of their choosing, curricular or non-curricular relevance show meaning & purpose personal benefit (able to use in personal life) a program for personal use teach tech that saves them money teach what saves them time make them part of the solution will it make them more attractive DISSCUSSION/SMALL GROUP discussions w/otherssmall group discussions - 2 small group sometimes we learn together smaller object/task oriented training rather than one larger session find level - group if necessary collaborate collaborative efforts collaboration other people to collaborate with work in new pairs Think Pair Share ONE-ON-ONE one on one (3) one on one tutorial sessions one-on-one is preferred for many adult learners 1 on 1 environment best NOTES/HANDOUTS/STEP BY STEP taking notes take notes for them while they do it! have them take notes notes-written instructions paper tutorials w/pictures & space to write step by step instruction be very sequential step by step directions have references and summary easily available put notes up all over the room written instructions/rubric written directions writing down basic steps give outline – show useful handouts REPEAT/REVIEW/FOLLOW-UP review material recap repetition (3) review next time you meet repetition or application to real world follow-up ask for feedback | METHODOLOGY modeling (2) model & simulation allow experimenting participatory participate in lecture participate experiential workshop play working examples facts practice hands-on "practice" hands-on (2) hands on training tactile learning, hands on hands-on ("Doing") hands on experience interactive doing activities to try what you have heard do it once, repeat it, make them do it have them listen and then do while listening, then do by themselves interactive lectures sharing session (show-in-tell) showcase results table discussion around resource + product jig saw APPROACH/ATMOSPHERE accountability assisting interesting topic make instructional time brief be directed - eye contact - body language important - non-intimidating remain flexible for interruptions - make comfortable to questions having materials media necessary to create letting the learner lead let them direct their own learning make them feel it's their idea make sure they are focused (no multitasking) teach back perk their interest make it easy for them to find and use dynamic speaker make mistakes communicate talk slowly different approaches active make it fun! (2) humor risk taking encouraged find somebody activity "out of the box" new experience 1 trick Carousel – Discussion – Movement never grab the mouse from them |