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Welcome to the Course!Instructional Strategies and
Technologies for Adult LearningLinda Carling and Kristen Thompson
Interview Your Partner
• Name
• Current Role
• Describe a memorable learning experience as an adult (positive or negative).
• What are you hoping to get out of this class?
ActivityWhat does effective adult instruction:
• LOOK Like?
• FEEL Like?
• SOUND Like?
Teach Timer: http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/intech/javatimer/javatimer.html
Instructional Strategy• A plan• A process that improves learner
performance• Based upon adult learning theory and
research
Terminology• Strategy
– The process
• Approach– Ways to structure the strategy for optimal
learning
• Techniques– Ways to help learners meet the learning
outcomes
• Technology– A tool to augment instruction
Example 1: How to Bake a Cake
• Strategy: Peer coachingMore experienced bakers pair with novice bakers
• Approach: Learner-centered, experientialLearners work with support to figure it out
• Techniques: Classroom management, pacingThese techniques help to keep the class moving along.
• Technology: BlogLearners bake on their own at home and blog about it
Example 2: How to Bake a Cake• Strategy: Direct Instruction
Teacher provides step-by-step directions
• Approach: Teacher-Centered with Demonstration, then Guided Practice, then Independent Practice
Teacher shows how to do it, and then the learners follow the process with support and then implement on their own.
• Techniques: Teacher Presentation, Checking for Understanding
Teacher presents the process while periodically checking for learner understanding.
• Technology: Blog
Teacher uses video to assist in explaining the process.
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