Introduction+for+Course

Participants will better understand research and best practices about adult learning through the design of a self selected learning experience.
 * Introduction**
 * Goal**

What elements should be addressed when designing effective learning experiences for adults? How can these elements be intentionally designed into effective learning experiences for adults?
 * Essential Questions:**

Relevance Community Learning Design Outcomes Feedback/Evaluation
 * Elements:**

Your task will be to design a learning experience for adults based on the knowledge gained from this course. The experience you design could range from a short workshop to a full graduate credit course. The expectation is that the content of the experience is based upon your professional expertise and would be of benefit to other educators.
 * Project: Learning Experience Design**

The following template should assist in planning your experience:

Title of Training

List the new learning (content) that will drive the training.

List the potential audiences. Please be as specific as possible – such as elementary science teachers.

Describe the format of the training. (Face-to face, online, or a combination)

What is the duration of the training? (a few hours, one day, several days?)

Compare and Contrast Break the participants into two groups; A and B
 * Introductory Activity**

Group A Think of a powerful learning experience you had as an adult. What characteristics made it a positive experience?

Group B Think of a training experience that was a poor use of your time. What characteristics made it a negative experience?