https://padlet.com/claudiabeeckler/4qu10ihnbm8h Best training ever! en-us 2017-02-08 03:23:06 UTC 2023-02-18 06:22:34 UTC hello@padlet.com claudiabeeckler https://padlet.com/claudiabeeckler/4qu10ihnbm8h/wish/152355783 - Comfortable environment 
- Variety of activities (lectures, simulations, games, movies, etc.)
- Opportunities to share and learn from others through social interaction
- Dynamic, multi-sensory experience (visuals, quotes, music, toys), where the content was not only appealing to the senses, but effective in producing learning.]]> 2017-02-08 03:24:30 UTC https://padlet.com/claudiabeeckler/4qu10ihnbm8h/wish/152355783 claudiabeeckler https://padlet.com/claudiabeeckler/4qu10ihnbm8h/wish/152355835 Based on the author's recollection of the seminar, it doesn't seem like there were any negative experiences. If anything, I would say that the group size might have been larger than ideal, but it sounds like even that didn't matter in the end because the activities were very well-planned. ]]> 2017-02-08 03:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/claudiabeeckler/4qu10ihnbm8h/wish/152355835 claudiabeeckler https://padlet.com/claudiabeeckler/4qu10ihnbm8h/wish/152355891 From the description, I get the impression that this course leveraged every aspect of Knowles' learning assumptions. The ones that explicitly stand out from the author's description are:

• Self-directed: When the organizers planned the logistics and structure of the training, they made sure these choices communicated to the learner that they were a) viewed as independent adults, b) capable of being co-authors of their own learning process by participating in the activities, and c) capable of contributing to the growth of others by sharing with them their own thoughts. 
• Experience: Activities such as group reflection, and other opportunities to work in groups allowed learners to share their own experience as well as learn from others. The wide variety of content and activities probably increased the chances that learners would find something that resonated with a previous experience they had. Finally, because the course was so interactive, it became an experience that the author remembers 20 years later 
• Problem-solving: Instead of a boring lecture-based training, students participated in games, simulations, applications, and were encouraged to work in groups to solve problems in non-conventional ways. Keeping learners active is key to maintaining engagement. 
• Motivation: The opportunity for human connection, the highly stimulating environment, and the wholesome humanistic approach to learning that is reflected in activities such as meditation, embodiment exercises, are all factors that boosted motivation levels among participants. 
  
  

]]> 2017-02-08 03:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/claudiabeeckler/4qu10ihnbm8h/wish/152355891 claudiabeeckler https://padlet.com/claudiabeeckler/4qu10ihnbm8h/wish/152356344 I found these scenarios incredibly helpful! Including them in our readings allows us to paint a more vivid picture to help our readers understand what abstract theories look like in practice. This is a useful concept when it comes to training as well. When I create courses, I love creating mini role-play scenarios, where learners can see how the concepts play out in the real world. Here's an interesting post on how to create good elearning scenarios.]]> 2017-02-08 03:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/claudiabeeckler/4qu10ihnbm8h/wish/152356344