Course Description
Overview: Adult learning; presentation skills; learning environment; handling problem students; use of presentation tools; put concepts into practice; other training materials.
Prerequisites: Experience using one or more software packages is recommended. Prior training experience is not necessary.
Duration: This is a 2-day course
Course Content
The Online Approach to Adult Learning
Characteristics of Adult Learners
Understanding Different Input Styles
Understanding Different Learning Styles
Setting the Stage
Presentation Skills
Roadblocks to Communication
Using Your Body Effectively
Developing a Colorful Voice
Identification of Common Voice Problems
Building Rapport with Eye Contact
Adding Interest and Humor to Your Teaching
The Learning Environment
Setting up Expectations for Students
Making Students Feel Comfortable
Keeping in Control of the Learning Environment
Handling Problem Students
Dealing with Fast and Slow Students
Presentation Tools
Constructive Criticism
Watching Your Vocabulary
Using Examples
Using Analogies
Using Visual Aids
Getting Feedback From Students
Responding to Student Questions
Lecture as a Presentation Option
Putting Concepts into Practice
The Overview
Explaining the Concept
Demonstrating the Concept
Guiding Exercises
Pacing Exercises
Ongoing Improvement
Additional Training Materials
Relaxation Exercise
Voice
Effective Pauses
Suggested Books
Web Sites
Sample Class Information/Instructor Input Sheet
Sample Self Evaluation