Generate a list of key attributes that define adult learners, considering their unique characteristics and learning needs. by https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners Post your response to the discussion topic by clicking the plus button below. en-us 2024-06-05 12:39:16 UTC 2024-06-24 17:40:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4ac.png hdolan6 https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3019201883 Ready to learn

]]> 2024-06-05 13:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3019201883 https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036597786 Don’t assume adults know the definitions of words/phrases. Things still may need to be defined.

]]> 2024-06-24 17:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036597786 https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036597813 Adult learners need a sense of autonomy in order to feel valued and empowered

]]> 2024-06-24 17:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036597813 https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036597874 Excited for a new experience/ career

]]> 2024-06-24 17:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036597874 https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036597940 Many learn better under flexibility rather than rigidity

]]> 2024-06-24 17:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036597940 https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036598006 Adults want to walk away with something they can use on the topic which is being presented.

]]> 2024-06-24 17:40:21 UTC https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036598006 https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036598158 -Adult learners are often looking for tangible takeaways from PD.

-Adult learners bring experiences to share which is an excellent resource to tap during sessions.

-They will check out early if they do not buy in.

]]> 2024-06-24 17:40:42 UTC https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036598158 https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036598199 Curious and willing to take risks

]]> 2024-06-24 17:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036598199 https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036598259 Adults want something tangible to take away w/them

]]> 2024-06-24 17:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036598259 https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036598326 Engage their experience

]]> 2024-06-24 17:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036598326 https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036598356 Just like students - you can’t talk at adults for an hour. How can they engage in the topic in other ways?

]]> 2024-06-24 17:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036598356 https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036598364 Student vs. adult tone, mindful of personal & professional background/experience, create a safe space for other to ask “off topic” questions

]]> 2024-06-24 17:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036598364 https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036598393 Adult learners need a sense of certainty and clear expectations

]]> 2024-06-24 17:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036598393 https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036598449 They have a wealth of knowledge to contribute. It may not be the correct lingo or structure, but help them use their knowledge.

]]> 2024-06-24 17:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036598449 https://padlet.com/hdolan6/NEO2024AdultLearners/wish/3036598781 Prefer to be treated like they are adults. Less “kid” talk

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