Future of Training Presentors: Beth Hitomi – TRS, MN1 Mention: initiative has been approved by NLT and has their full support – members include the Regional Coordinators Future of Training Presentors: Beth Hitomi – TRS, MN1 Betty Shaw – TRS, MI Les Jones – TRS, VA1 NTTC – Dallas 2014 1

Definition of IMMERSION: 2 Means – class instruction is fully integrated into the use of TWO to enhance learning – learn by doing! Means – use slides for DISCUSSIONS with class; do not use slides to LECTURE Means – flows from # 2; do not lecture unless it is necessary and only for a brief period of time (5 to 10 minutes) Means – fully integrate into every lesson the use of Resource Material e.g., Pub. 4012, Pub. 17, Pub. 4491 and 4491-W, the Definition of IMMERSION: Complete immersion in TaxWise online; Appropriate use of PowerPoint slides; Nominal reliance on LECTURE; Optimal use of Resource Material; NTTC – Dallas 2014 2

Definition of IMMERSION (cont) Effective use of MENTORS; Adherence to ADULT LEARNING PRINCIPLES; and Evaluation of instruction. NTTC – Dallas 2014 3

The Birth of Immersion: In Minnesota… Flipped Instruction In Virginia… A Vision for Change NTTC – Dallas 2014 4

Minnesota’s Flipped Instruction NTTC – Dallas 2014 5

6 Next: Les gives a brief description for VA’s beginning of immersion Flipped Instruction Inverts traditional teaching methods using online instruction outside the classroom and moving traditional “homework” into the classroom. Compliments of Knewton – Education Technology Company NTTC – Dallas 2014 6

Flipped instruction Uses Homework Classroom time 7 Next: Les gives a brief description for VA’s beginning of immersion Flipped instruction Uses Homework Videos, PowerPoints, Manuals Classroom time Problem Preparation Reinforces Lesson Content Questions/Discussion NTTC – Dallas 2014 7

Immersion Instruction Virginia’s Immersion Instruction NTTC – Dallas 2014 8

Virginia’s VISION: Concerns: Adult Learning Principles were not being used; Losing too many candidates; Low retention of counselors after 1st year; Students struggle with the software NTTC – Dallas 2014 9

Then!! Realization that TWO and templates greatly enhanced instruction; and Realization that we were expecting too much, too soon! NTTC – Dallas 2014 10