1. 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
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2. 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 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;
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3. Definition of IMMERSION (cont)
Effective use of MENTORS;
Adherence to ADULT LEARNING PRINCIPLES; and
Evaluation of instruction.
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4. The Birth of Immersion:
In Minnesota…
Flipped Instruction
In Virginia…
A Vision for Change
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5. Minnesota’s
Flipped
Instruction
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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
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7. Flipped instruction Uses Homework Classroom time7
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
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8. Immersion Instruction
Virginia’s
Immersion Instruction
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9. 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
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10. Then!!
Realization that TWO and templates greatly enhanced instruction; and
Realization that we were expecting too much, too soon!
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