This Tip addresses the second of five challenges in encouraging SMEs become open to using participatory activities. When we began this discussion about encouraging SMEs
This Tip provides steps for helping SMEs value participatory activities over using lecture as their instructional method. Why SMEs Gravitate to Lecture Why do SMEs
This Tip looks at three important features of the human information processing system relevant for PowerPoint design. In his article: The Cognitive Load of PowerPoint:
This tip offers the idea that instead of focusing on handling late participants, we reward on time participants. Handling Late Participants Penalize Late Participants This
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 Tip looks at the myth that the cost of experiential activities is always high because you have to buy the materials. Defining Interactive and
This Tip argues that participant introductions at the beginning of a training program are essential to their comfort. Why Participant Introductions are Made at the
This Tip discusses the importance of having lesson plans for consistency and quality control, although they also enable flexibility. The Importance of Having Lesson Plans
This Tip explains why more practice doesn’t make perfect because it is the quality, not the quantity of practice that makes a difference. More Practice
This Tip debunks the myth about the trainer being expert, because trainers don’t need to be subject matter experts to conduct a training program. Trainer
This Tip debunks the myth about PowerPoint that a copy of the slides are an adequate participant handout. A Good Participant Handout or Training Manual
This Tip compares two models of adult education, the expert presenter and the learning facilitator, to determine which is more effective. 1. Expert Presenter There
