Teaching and Learning
Most people do not understand what speakers, trainers and facilitators do. IF WE ARE GOOD, we make connections between information and people’s memories. These connections do not happen because we use PowerPoint or lecture, they happen when we relax the their minds and allow the information to be absorbed in their brains.
A very serious participant in a workshop may think there is too much humour in a session. Reality, that humour is what ’softens’ the mind to allow the ideas to sink in and become permanent.
The human brain needs connections with past, present and future. We constantly ask attendees what they have done in the past so they think about their past behaviours. Then we reference the current information we are sharing. Finally, we MUST ask them how they are going to use the new information. They will remember because of past, present and future references.
The 3rd way people learn and the way we teach is to shock the system a bit. The book, Making It Stick tells us we need to stand out from the background ‘noise’ of everyday life to be remembered. This only comes from being a bit outrageous or at a minimum, very unique.
We teach speakers, trainers and facilitators how to be more effective at their jobs. I can personally conduct 2 full weeks of training in the area and not repeat any material so these short tips are just the ‘tips’ of the iceberg. Give us a call or drop us an email if you would like to learn more about learning or teaching.
SMILE MAKER:
True story. Our son Tony hands me a ‘picture’, “This is for you papa. I made it for you.’ It’s a blank piece of paper. “There is nothing on it Tony.” He thinks for a moment. “Maybe it’s for blind people.”
