Training Adults: Tips & Techniques

Nicole C. EngardVP of Education, ByWater Solutions

Author, The Accidental Systems Librarian 2dnengard@gmail.com

http://tasl.web2learning.nethttp://web2learning.net

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Prepare

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Don’t get stuck in a rut

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Entering the unknown

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Alleviate Fears

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Old is comforting

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Manage expectations

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Change is scary

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Start by empathizing

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Don't Lecture / Ask Questions

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Use the Right Tech

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What do you like?

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Provide Examples

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Different learning styles

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Make it Fun

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Ah! Ha! Moment

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You can't win them all

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Tools for Training

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Share your favorites● Links:

– http://delicious.comBookmark tools and useful sites to share in classes

– mine: http://delicious.com/nengard

– http://zotero.orgKeep a running bibliography on the topics you teach and share those resources with the class

– mine: http://www.zotero.org/nengard

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Show Them HowRecord My Desktoprecordmydesktop.sourceforge.net Open Source screencasting Jingwww.techsmith.com/jing.htmlFree of cost screencastingScreencast-O-Maticwww.screencast-o-matic.comFree of cost screencastingTeamViewerwww.teamviewer.com Screensharing/Remote control

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Meet OnlineGoogle Hangoutgoogle.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/ Free way to meet online with small groups

Join.mehttp://join.me Free trial and then a pay service to share your screen

GoToMeeting/Webinarhttp://gotomeeting.com Robust subscription service to offer meetings online

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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

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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

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GamificationCreate 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/

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Tips from the Book

● Chapter 8: Instruction Techniques– http://tasl.web2learning.net/links/

● Chapter 9: Independent Study– http://tasl.web2learning.net/links/

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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

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Nicole C. EngardVP of Education, ByWater Solutions

Author, The Accidental Systems Librarian 2dnengard@gmail.com

http://tasl.web2learning.nethttp://web2learning.net

Thank You!!

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