 September 29th was National Coffee Day. While I love a good latte (and a good reason to celebrate) I know that learning facilitators can't rely on caffeine to keep their audiences awake. So, it seems only fitting that on the day after National Coffee Day I can announce that my newest book is now available!
After so many requests to write about strategies for designing virtual training, my new book includes ideas and slides that you can use to engage participants in your next virtual or in-person class. Caffeinated Training Design: An Engagement-Centered Process will show you how to: Design virtual or in-person sessions that keep learners awake and not multi-tasking. Add engagement-centered methods that lead to satisfied and repeat customers. Apply current research to increase learning, retention and on-the-job success. Infuse creative learning activities to avoid the boredom of lecture. Great for working with your team on design and training skills - this interactive book guides readers through ideas, reflective questions and application exercises. Interested in purchasing 50 or more copies? Contact me for a discount.
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 Enhanced energy and mood - that’s why professional conferences and meetings typically include ice-cold soft drinks in the afternoon, with cookies or candy on the tables. Many other foods contain “wake me up” ingredients – coffee ice cream, mints, chocolate chip cookies, candy bars, and energy chews, to name just a few. Most of us will admit that we can appreciate a piece of chocolate or a cup of coffee to battle the occasional energy slump, especially in the afternoon. Charles M. Schultz, creator of the lovable but low-energy Charlie Brown cartoon character, once said, “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” So what’s the peril in providing our learners with some candy or chocolate? The peril lies in the false hope it gives to presenters. Many trainers or presenters rely on the caffeine or sugar boost to keep learners awake during the afternoon sessions. But wouldn’t it be wonderful if the presenter fostered caffeinated learning instead? What if designers and facilitators were able to infuse activities into the session that engaged all learners? Imagine a room full of awake and participating adults, interacting with new content in meaningful ways. So consider ditching the candy and infusing your afternoon sessions with engagement-centered teaching methods instead. Here are a few of my favorites. |
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May 2020
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