Training Adults
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This document provides tips and techniques for training adults from Nicole C. Engard. It discusses preparing for training, addressing fears of the unknown, managing expectations, emphasizing different learning styles, making training fun and engaging, sharing resources and examples, using technology and feedback, and emphasizing enthusiasm and a personal approach to help trainees feel comfortable. The overall message is to focus on the audience and their needs rather than just content.
Training Adults
- 1. Training Adults: Tips & Techniques Nicole C. Engard VP of Education, ByWater Solutions Author, The Accidental Systems Librarian 2d [email protected] http://tasl.web2learning.net http://web2learning.net Thursday, April 11, 13
- 2. Prepare http://pinterest.com/pin/34340015880206851/ Thursday, April 11, 13
- 3. Don’t get stuck in a rut http://pinterest.com/pin/34340015880206860/ Thursday, April 11, 13
- 4. Entering the unknown http://pinterest.com/pin/34340015878960370/ Thursday, April 11, 13
- 5. Alleviate Fears http://pinterest.com/pin/34340015878888140/ Thursday, April 11, 13
- 6. Old is comforting http://pinterest.com/pin/34340015879031182/ Thursday, April 11, 13
- 7. Manage expectations http://pinterest.com/pin/34340015878616692/ Thursday, April 11, 13
- 8. Change is scary http://pinterest.com/pin/34340015879184585/ Thursday, April 11, 13
- 9. Start by empathizing http://pinterest.com/pin/34340015878896098/ Thursday, April 11, 13
- 10. Don't Lecture / Ask Questions http://pinterest.com/pin/34340015878821496/ Thursday, April 11, 13
- 11. Use the Right Tech http://pinterest.com/pin/34340015879497298/ Thursday, April 11, 13
- 12. What do you like? http://pinterest.com/pin/34340015879614876/ Thursday, April 11, 13
- 13. Provide Examples http://pinterest.com/pin/34340015878793700/ Thursday, April 11, 13
- 14. Different learning styles http://pinterest.com/pin/34340015878756104/ Thursday, April 11, 13
- 15. Make it Fun http://pinterest.com/pin/34340015880206827/ Thursday, April 11, 13
- 16. Ah! Ha! Moment http://pinterest.com/pin/34340015878821524/ Thursday, April 11, 13
- 17. You can't win them all http://pinterest.com/pin/34340015878762573/ Thursday, April 11, 13
- 18. Tools for Training http://pinterest.com/pin/34340015878766782/ Thursday, April 11, 13
- 19. Share your favorites ● Links: – http://delicious.com Bookmark tools and useful sites to share in classes – mine: http://delicious.com/nengard – http://zotero.org Keep a running bibliography on the topics you teach and share those resources with the class – mine: http://www.zotero.org/nengard Thursday, April 11, 13
- 20. Show Them How Record My Desktop recordmydesktop.sourceforge.net Open Source screencasting Jing www.techsmith.com/jing.html Free of cost screencasting Screencast-O-Matic www.screencast-o-matic.com Free of cost screencasting TeamViewer www.teamviewer.com Screensharing/Remote control Thursday, April 11, 13
- 21. Meet Online Google Hangout google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/ Free way to meet online with small groups Join.me http://join.me Free trial and then a pay service to share your screen GoToMeeting/Webinar http://gotomeeting.com Robust subscription service to offer meetings online Thursday, April 11, 13
- 22. Keep the learning going ● Moodle: http://moodle.com Create an online course that students can come back to ● Wiki: http://www.mediawiki.org Create a wiki that students can contribute to as they learn ● Wordpress: woothemes.com/products/sensei/ Turn Wordpress in to a CMS Thursday, April 11, 13
- 23. Get Feedback LimeSurvey: http://limesurvey.org Create and host your own surveys, evaluations and quizzes on your library server SurveyMonkey: http://surveymonkey.com Hosted remotely, costs money for enhanced features Thursday, April 11, 13
- 24. Gamification Create bingo cards to go along with your class Custom Bingo: http://print-bingo.com Create a program with goals and rewards/ prizes to work toward 23 Things: http://bit.ly/23thingslibs NLC Things: http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/ nelearns/category/thing/ OpenBadges: http://openbadges.org Thursday, April 11, 13
- 25. Tips from the Book ● Chapter 8: Instruction Techniques – http://tasl.web2learning.net/links/ ● Chapter 9: Independent Study – http://tasl.web2learning.net/links/ Thursday, April 11, 13
- 26. Final Tips ● In person is always better – Seeing faces and expressions makes all the difference ● Don't get stuck on your outline – Train to your audience, not to your schedule ● Make it personal – Always share personal stories, empathize ● Be enthusiastic! – If you're excited your trainees will be too Thursday, April 11, 13
- 27. Thank You!! Nicole C. Engard VP of Education, ByWater Solutions Author, The Accidental Systems Librarian 2d [email protected] http://tasl.web2learning.net http://web2learning.net Thursday, April 11, 13