This Tip discusses the fact that audience size should not determine learning activities, just how they are facilitated. “First, have a definite, clear practical ideal;
This Tip discusses how to use participatory activities when time is limited, particularly activities that take only one to ten minutes. How to Use Participatory
This Tip looks at the problem of managing time limitations for lots of content, beginning by discussing why content needs to be limited. “We are
This Tip focuses on how to address valid participant concerns, beginning with it being a mandatory training. ” It is the mark of an educated
This Tip describes how to facilitate learning activities in a way that minimizes the negative impact of cognitive load. “Knowledge is of no value unless
This Tip describes four engaging, physical, and interactive activities to close a training session on a high note. “Celebrate what you want to see more
This Tip describes three training approaches that will help to build learners’ confidence in their own competence. “One important key to success is self-confidence. An
This Tip describes three techniques that will prime learners to actively participate, beginning with common ground questions. There is nothing sadder than a trainer who
This Tip lists the ingredients in a recipe for an effective trainer, beginning with training being about the learner, not the trainer. “The fact is
This Tip discusses the importance of learning from other trainers and gives some examples from my own training practice. “Learn from everyone, copy no one.”
This Tip is about an old Tamudic custom of touching the Torah and then dipping a finger in honey to make learning sweet. “Give people
This Tip is about the reasons why participatory learning activities are so essential to learning and retention. One reason that participatory learning activities get a
