https://padlet.com/robbinst6/1j5a8sowzkki Why does this approach work? Has it worked for you? What are its strengths? Its drawbacks? en-us 2017-03-27 03:43:09 UTC 2025-09-24 03:07:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/robbinst6/1j5a8sowzkki/wish/162843591 Yep! Couldn't agree more. The students, not the teacher, should do the heavy lifting so the students' brains grow! Keep the adult learners active by doing, talking, acting, drawing, creating, etc. Cooperative learning with hands on experiences has always worked better for me when teaching adults. ]]> 2017-03-27 14:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/1j5a8sowzkki/wish/162843591 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/1j5a8sowzkki/wish/162958963 I also agree with a lot of what the video had to say on helpful tips for adult learning. In my current job, I facilitate a lot of workshops/training for students on campus and have always found that the students leave with more when I engage them in multiple learning styles. I think a drawback that can sometimes occur when we engage in groups is the group think mentality. I try to offset this by putting students in various size groups and with different people through a workshop or training.

]]> 2017-03-27 21:02:14 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/1j5a8sowzkki/wish/162958963 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/1j5a8sowzkki/wish/162975468 For the most part, I agree with this video that students will be more engaged and retain more information when the teacher is interacting with them instead of simply lecturing the students, but I also think that the personality of the classroom, the motivation of the students, and the nature of the course are also factors to consider. As a general concept, I agree with the video that interactive lessons can have a more meaningful impact on the students, but I think that the teacher needs to consider all of the variables and find an appropriate balance between lecturing and encouraging interaction. ]]> 2017-03-27 23:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/1j5a8sowzkki/wish/162975468 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/1j5a8sowzkki/wish/163273981 I agree with what the video was detailing in terms of breaking up students and cutting out lecture-only styles of learning. For me, this has been incredibly helpful when working with undergraduate students who are undergoing training for a university-level staff position or otherwise. However, one potential drawback I see offered in this analysis is a possible exclusion for learners who process differently within group settings. For example, students I work with may be internal processors and not apt to speak their opinions/findings out loud. So to remedy this, I add in components of writing down findings and reflections to share back with the larger group. ]]> 2017-03-28 21:55:27 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/1j5a8sowzkki/wish/163273981 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/1j5a8sowzkki/wish/163285988 I really enjoyed this video. It is really great. This approach of using groups to come up with answers and learning from each other is really important and impactful. I use it quite a bit in my job and it is a really good approach. People like to talk and share their experiences. All they need is a facilitator pushing them in the right direction. Class engagement and transfer is definitely a strength. I would say that the drawback would be people doen't always like to work in groups. Many people are so used to passive learning that they just like to sit there and you hear quite a bit of groans when you mention groups. ]]> 2017-03-29 00:11:12 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/1j5a8sowzkki/wish/163285988 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/1j5a8sowzkki/wish/163569173 One of the first workshops I ever attended as a teacher was on reducing teacher talking time, and it was one of the most useful workshops I have ever attended. I totally agree that teachers' going on and on in class does nothing to help students learn at all. During my first weeks as a teacher, unfortunately, that was exactly what I was doing: talking nonstop, without even realizing how much I was talking! After the workshop, however, I learned that in order for students to learn, just ask them questions. Asking makes students think about the answer, and while they might not have the courage to speak, they at least put some thoughts into the question, which is, after all, much better than passively listening and drifting away in class. ]]> 2017-03-29 23:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/1j5a8sowzkki/wish/163569173 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/1j5a8sowzkki/wish/163785148 Great video! I see several factors contributing to the success of this approach, including: 1) students are more likely to be engaged and stay focused on the topic when they are asked to discuss as a group (active learning) and 2) different perspectives shared within the group discussion can deepen understanding of the topic (stickiness). I see a few drawbacks related to group dynamics that an instructor could overcome through planning and communication. If the instructor knows the students, it would be good to structure groups that will facilitate good discussion, including diversity of personality, experience, communication style, gender, etc. Outlining guidelines and expectations before breaking into groups could help to avoid situations where one person dominates the conversation or where group discussions either wrap up too quickly or drag on without reaching a conclusion. ]]> 2017-03-30 17:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/1j5a8sowzkki/wish/163785148