How Do We Make Learning Interesting?
If learners are bored, learning diminishes. We need to keep learning interesting and relevant if we want to learners to participate and learn. As Wlodkowski points out in his book, Enhancing Adult… Read more »
Category: Instruction/Learning Strategies
How Did the Training Leaders of Cadets Course Measure Against the Motivation Framework?
Over the weekend, I had the privilege to attend the Civil Air Patrol Training Leaders of Cadets course. The course was one and a half days under the tutelage of Lt Col… Read more »
How Do You Help Adults Develop a Positive Attitude Towards Learning?
Adult educators must stress the importance of lifelong learning and how to pursue it (Knowles, 1980). It is then essential we help learners develop a positive attitude towards learning (Wlodkowski,… Read more »
Are You Including Everyone in Your Instruction?
The title seems to sum it up; if you are not including adults learners in your instruction, you are then excluding them, as a result, their motivation to learn is… Read more »
The Flow Experience of WoW
A couple of days ago, I was reading about flowing experiences in learning from Enhancing Adult Motivation to Learn. Wlodkowski was explaining that when everything is working correctly, you are… Read more »
What Is on the Horizon… Report?
The 2011 Horizon Report from the New Media Consortium Horizon Project is on the street, and like usual, I am not disappointed. Each year, I look forward to reading their… Read more »