
Tip #244: Theatrical Aspects of Training
I truly believe that all good trainers have a theatrical aspect that enhances and enriches the learning experience for their participants. Many years ago, I

I truly believe that all good trainers have a theatrical aspect that enhances and enriches the learning experience for their participants. Many years ago, I

There are three ways to view the revised Bloom’s Taxonomy model, with thanks again to David A. Sousa in How The Brain Learns: Three Ways

This Tip presents my compromised titles of Bloom’s Taxonomy levels that I plan to use in my train the trainer programs. In case you were

This Tip compares the previous and the currrent levels of learning in Bloom’s Taxonomy Cognitive Educational Objectives. Previous Levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy In 1956, Benjamin
Sunburst Arrangement My favorite room set up is a sunburst arrangement. This has participants seated at rectangular tables. Each table has one end slanted toward

Some trainers prefer the U shape room arrangement, where the top of the U is the front of the room. Pros: All participants can see

This Tip looks at the negative impact of the classroom style of room arrangement on participant engagement and learning. Pros and Cons of Classroom Style

There is a myth that it doesn’t really matter what a training room is like or how participants are treated, because people will learn what

This week’s Tip focuses on how to create an emotionally comfortable learning environment so participants feel safe to learn. Create an Emotionally Comfortable Learning Environment

This Tip focuses on using cartoons in Powerpoint to enhance meaning or comment on a topic in a philosophical way. Clip Art in PowerPoint Does

This Tip identifies various learning activities that can be used to insert interactivity in an auditorium setting. The Lack of Movement Limits Some Learning Activities

This Tip looks at the myth that the cost of experiential activities is always high because you have to buy the materials. Defining Interactive and