Making Financial Education More Engaging: Tools You Can Use

Presenter Introductions Ben Helgren, Certified Personal Finance Counselor® Financial Skills Coach, NAYA Family Center Cassie Russell, MSW Program Manager, Family Economic Opportunity Programs, CASA of Oregon

Agenda Presenter Introductions Class Norms and Expectations Class Preparation Tips Facilitation Tools Evaluations

Class Preparation Determine Participant Centered Outcomes Create a Plan and Outline Create a Class Agenda Prepare For The Unexpected

Class Preparation Observe Others Practice Carefully Choose ‘Experts’

Participant Centered Outcomes Consider What the Participant Wants and Needs

Class Outline

Agendas Adults Are Active Learners Agenda Reinforces Learning Agenda Respects The Participant Drill Down More Into The Topic As You Progress

Facilitation Tools Agendas Getting content across Flip Chart and PowerPoint Techniques Classroom management

Flip Chart & Power Point Highlight Key Points Do Not Read One Idea Per Page Use A Stick Or Laser To Point, Not Your Hand Don’t Get Too Carried Away With Colors Use More Than Words

Power Point Specific Bring Your Own Remote Bring Your File With You Use Less Than 6 Bullet Points. Oops Font At Least 40 Appropriate Animation Appropriate Design Leave Material Up For At Least 20 Seconds Practice

Flip Chart Specific Use Headings, Bullets And Borders 2-inch High Letters In A LL C APS Leave Space On Margins You Can Add Notes In Pencil Fix Mistakes With White Paper And Tape Tab Pages For Easy Reference Practice