Engaging+Adult+Learners

How can we share webinars, other PD opportunities, and resources across our units?
 * ESUCC is looking into an "ESU place" for this kind of sharing, currently in action planning phase.
 * Right away, we can consider:
 * iTunes U (NDE has a channel)
 * wikispace (with calendar and resources)
 * Google calendar
 * Purpose of the wiki or other repository:
 * to be a central resource
 * to include a page with open online events (e.g., webinars)
 * SDA strategists will discuss specifics in December and get something started! :)
 * How do we ensure this idea is expanded to all affiliates?

When we have people in for workshops, how can we ensure active participation of adult learners?
 * Have the teachers play the game, use the strategy, etc. Teachers have a much better chance of using the strategy if they engage in it as a learner.
 * Model and integrate active participation strategies.
 * Offer relevant and timely opportunities.
 * Provide time and resources to play; expect a product at the end.
 * Find out what participants know, want, and need; be flexible.
 * Use Google form to assess prior knowledge before workshop/training.
 * Ask for burning questions up front.
 * Best hopes & worst fears.
 * Parking Lot
 * Not just about particular content; integrate tech tools, strategies, etc into everything.
 * Sharon Bowman Resources
 * //Teaching Adults Anything// slideshare)
 * Website: @http://bowperson.com/
 * Encourage choice when possible.
 * Determine authentic accountability.
 * Use protocols (e.g., @http://www.nsrfharmony.org/protocol/a_z.html)
 * Why not use edcamp style?
 * consider shorter sessions at first so people can get used to the format
 * consider starting small (i.e., lunch of a traditional training is edcamp)
 * ESU 4 put an edcamp day on the calendar for summer.

What do we need to think about to host an edcamp? (Advice from Josh.)
 * Essentials: time and location
 * Plant some seeds ahead of time (e.g., You do a great thing with Google docs for counselors. Would you just stand up and share in a session?)
 * Edcamp Omaha

Do adults learn differently from children?
 * Not really; however...
 * relevance is especially important to adults.

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