#465: The 3 Keys to Engaging Your Audience With Your Learning Content
May 27, 2024
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Guest Celisa Steele discusses maximizing learning engagement in continuing education. Topics include using the ABT method for storytelling, breaking content into 10-minute chunks for engagement, connecting content with audience needs, and the power of storytelling in education.
Storytelling enhances learning engagement through emotional connections.
Feedback and reflection are crucial for assessing and improving participant engagement.
Psychological safety promotes active participation and learning in a supportive environment.
Deep dives
The Power of Storytelling in Learning Engagement
Storytelling is highlighted as a powerful tool for learning engagement. Stories help create meaning and emotional connection in training, making content more relevant and impactful. When engaging in training, storytelling can enhance cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects of learning, fostering a deeper understanding and retention of information.
Feedback and Reflection in Learning
Feedback and reflection play key roles in gauging participant engagement and understanding in training sessions. Asking reflection questions and seeking feedback from participants can provide valuable insights into their learning experience and help identify areas for improvement or clarification. Engaging with participants helps ensure a more effective and tailored learning experience.
Creating Psychological Safety for Learners
Establishing psychological safety is crucial for learner engagement. Participants need to feel safe to share, ask questions, and make mistakes without fear of judgment. Providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment fosters trust and encourages active participation in training activities.
Market Assessment and Clarity in Learning Objectives
Conducting a market assessment to understand learners' needs and existing offerings is essential in course development. Clear learning objectives based on market research guide content creation and ensure alignment with audience expectations. Pruning content, drawing from learning science, and effective promotion all contribute to a well-rounded and engaging learning experience.
Utilizing Learning Science and Reflective Practice
Leveraging learning science principles can enhance training effectiveness by incorporating research-based strategies that optimize cognitive engagement and retention. Encouraging reflective practice and feedback loops helps trainers tailor content delivery and support individual learning needs. By integrating storytelling, feedback mechanisms, and inclusive practices, trainers can create impactful and engaging learning experiences.
Celisa Steele, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Tagoras, a training firm to show you how to maximize learning engagement in continuing education & professional development that helps organizations in the business of lifelong learning, professional development, and continuing education improve their reach, revenue, and impact.
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