“Train-the-Trainer” Offering Great Instruction

Workshop Goals  Understand a variety of learning styles  Develop goals, objective & manageable lesson plans  Learn variety of presentation tips & techniques

VARK Learning Styles  Different Learning Styles: VARK Visual Learning (learn by seeing) ‏ Auditory Learning (learn by hearing) ‏ Reading/writing (learn by processing text) ‏ Kinesthetic Learning (learn by doing) ‏ Multimodal (multiple learning preferences) ‏

VARK Learning Styles  Visual Learning Visual learners learn by seeing Effective Presentation Techniques:  Videos, slides, graphs, charts  Lecturers may use hands gesture and vivid, descriptive language

VARK Learning Styles  Auditory Learning Aural learners learn by hearing Effective Presentation Techniques:  Discussion, lectures, record class lectures  Lecturers should ask questions, ask for discussion to engage aural learners.

VARK Learning Styles  Reading/Writing Learning Read/Write learners learn by reading and through note-taking. Effective Presentation Techniques:  Handouts, flyers, textbooks, notes  Lecturers should try and speak in fluid, coherent sentences with much attention to language and words.  Lecturers may distribute class notes and/or handouts

VARK Learning Styles  Kinesthetic Learning Kinesthetic learners learn through hands-on practice; they learn by “doing.”  Tours, hands-on approaches, field trips, role- playing  Lecturers should use real-life examples, provide practice exercises or examples

VARK Learning Styles  Multimodal Learning Multimodal learners learn in a variety of ways. They may be equally strong learners in several different areas. Effective Presentation Techniques:  Incorporate a wide variety of styles; lectures, slides and visual aids, hands-on practice

Presentation & Practice  Do a “walk-through” prior to class  Practice your own examples  Remember, students are not your “audience,” but are active participants in their own learning!

Planning & Preparation: Goals, Objectives & Activities  Objectives drive content  Have clear, concrete goals & objectives in mind  Be Realistic  Tangible evidence of learning  Articulate those goals & objectives to students

Specific address specifics not vague generalities Measurable be able to evaluate/measure the skill/knowledge Action specify action/activity they will actually do Realistic make it achievable Timeframe specify a timeframe if possible Planning & Preparation: Developing Objectives

By the end of the 1 ½ hr class, you will be able to use Excel to create a simple spreadsheet, use basic math functions, save and print. Planning & Preparation: Developing Objectives Good Examples: To have learners understand the basics of using the Internet To be able to use Word effectively to create documents. Bad Examples

Goals & Objectives: Examples  Goals & Objectives for “Intro to Internet” class. “By the end of class, students will be able to…” Goal: Objectives: Activities:

Planning & Preparation: Less is More  Keep it Simple!  Avoid overwhelming students with too much information  The basics

Good training presentation is mastery of: communicating information clearly communicating effectively with learners managing the room Presentation Techniques:

 Make eye contact  Be aware of body language  Get students involved  Be flexible  Be interactive  Be prepared  Be engaging

Presentation Techniques: Interact with Students  Introduce yourself & ask students to introduce themselves  Encourage questions  Reassure students  Don’t hide behind your presentation

Presentation Techniques: Communicating Ideas Effectively  Break down the task  Be Specific  Avoid jargon  Involve the group  Use a variety of mediums  Summarize

Presentation Techniques: Hands-on Learning  Provide real-life examples  Allow students time to repeat a task several times  Walk the room

Presentation Techniques: Summarize  Ask for additional questions  Summarize content of class  Evaluate achievement of goals & objectives

Evaluation  Ask students for feedback either verbally or written  Adaptability:Self-evaluate the class  Flexibility: Make adjustments if needed

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