Teaching in Higher Ed

How to Facilitate Enriching Learning Experiences

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Jun 5, 2025
Tolu Noah, Instructional Learning Spaces Coordinator at California State University, Long Beach and author of "Designing and Facilitating Workshops with Intentionality," shares her expertise on crafting enriching learning experiences. She emphasizes the importance of clear goals and adaptability in planning. Insights on effective timing and managing participant dynamics are discussed, along with digital tools like Padlet and Session Lab that enhance engagement. Tolu also reflects on the emotional journey of embracing cultural heritage through language learning.
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ANECDOTE

Tolu's Yoruba Language Journey

  • Tolu Noah shares starting to learn Yoruba, her parents' native Nigerian language, which she didn't learn as a child to focus on English fluency.
  • She uses podcasts, online courses, and books as future motivation after her current projects.
INSIGHT

Purpose Drives Learning Design

  • Making purpose your bouncer helps decide what content to include or exclude in a learning gathering.
  • Starting with an engaging activity rather than logistics captures participants' attention immediately.
ADVICE

Plan Flexibly for Facilitation

  • Have a plan but stay flexible, adjusting in the moment to respond to participants' needs.
  • Detailed planning enables flexibility by identifying what to cut or modify ahead of time.
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