Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 19, 2016
Designing and facilitating training (not matter the topic) is one of my passions and why I blog about it on a regular basis. I also love sharing techniques and tips with other trainers and often do “train the trainers” sessions as part of my practice. Photo: Americans for the Arts.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 11, 2014
There are also physical theories like brain-based learning and neuroscience. I came across a brain scan by Dr. Chuck Hillman from University of Illinois Neurocognitive Kinesiology Laboratory. The sitting brain is really disengaged. People can’t be as focused on content when they been sitting longer than 20 minutes.
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Gyrus
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Connecting the dots: What Corporate Training Can Learn from Formal Education. ” This core competency of organizing is vital to the success of individuals in the training field. As it is difficult to make the most of the training if the concern of the trainees lies elsewhere. Assigning Priority. Avoid Distractions.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 23, 2013
If I can’t process what I hear by asking questions of the expert or checking in with another participate or sitting quietly and just thinking about what was shared, there is a point that I reach after about 15 minutes – it’s call “My Brain Is Full Up.” Training Design' Talking VS Listening.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 19, 2017
As a long-time trainer, professor, and teacher, I feel strongly that interactive learning activities – going beyond the death by Powerpoint Lecture – is the key to retention and application for participants. Your room set up can support your instructional activities that engage participants or get in the way.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 8, 2019
Get together staff for half hour or 60 minutes, and do a “brain dump” of everything they know about their audience. Even if you have a short amount of time to teach (and set up), you can make your trainings (and meetings) interactive. How do you make your trainings or meeting more fun that can lead to more learning?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 17, 2011
If you deliver training on webinar platforms, you need to understand how people learn. His research shows that professional development learning experiences need to be as interactive as possible to boost retention. The content is important, but it is only half of the instructional design task.
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