Using technology to create a more participatory learning
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This document discusses using technology to create a more participatory learning environment for employee training. It defines participatory learning as methods that require collaboration, critical thinking, and reflection. The benefits of participatory learning are that it builds skills like problem solving, encourages creativity, and improves retention. Technology can promote participation through tools like classroom response systems, online discussions, and interactive online modules. The facilitator's role is to help students feel comfortable and involved in the learning process.
Using technology to create a more participatory learning
- 1. S A R A H H A N S O N U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A - P P D H R T R A I N I N G & E D U C A T I O N C O O R D I N A T O R S A H A N S O N @ U F L . E D U Using Technology to Create a More Participatory Learning Environment for Employee Training
- 2. Chinese Proverb Tell me, I forget. Show me, I remember. Involve me, I understand.
- 3. What is Participatory Learning? Learning methods that require students to collaborate, think critically, and reflect in order to construct their own knowledge. Collaboration Reflection Critical Thinking
- 5. Participatory Learning Environments Integrate technology as a tool to facilitate inquiry. Utilize teachers as facilitators instead of instructors. Are more active than passive.
- 6. Adult Learning Principles Adults like to… Use their experience and knowledge in training See practical ways to apply information Participate in relevant learning activities Build on current experience Receive feedback Have support and follow-up
- 7. Benefits of Participatory Learning Builds Skills Problem Solving Critical Thinking Communication Encourages Creativity Design Publish Brainstorm Ideas Reaches More Learners Visual Learners Auditory Learners Kinesthetic Learners Improves Retention Learning more relevant Learning more applicable to job More constructive feedback
- 8. Facilitator’s Role Help students feel comfortable Communicate instructions clearly Encourage sharing of information Keep work practical and relevant Coordinate opportunities for collaboration and communication Use good questioning techniques Involve students in planning/needs assessment
- 9. Participatory Learning Methods http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/2649009/word_cloud_2
- 10. Using Technology to Promote Participation Purchase Classroom Response Systems to conduct polls and answer questions during instructor-led training. Use www.surveymonkey.com to create online needs analysis for upcoming Leadership Development Program. Develop online discussion forums to promote collaboration on Facility Focus software issues, supervisory questions, or safety concerns.
- 11. Using Technology to Promote Participation Incorporate online self evaluation into Supervisory Skills Training http://psychcentral.com/personality-patterns/ http://www.expertrating.com/certifications/Supervisor- Aptitude-Test.asp Use game software to play review games during orientation, safety training, and Supervisor Skills Training. Use Lectora software to create an interactive online module for Purchasing with an assessment at the end.
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