Tip #809: Fact or Fiction? Lecture is Best for Large Groups
“A one-size-fits-all lecture is not the way to go about education.” Sal Khan Fiction. The size of the group has very little to do with
“A one-size-fits-all lecture is not the way to go about education.” Sal Khan Fiction. The size of the group has very little to do with
“A superstar lecturer can explain things in such a way as to make students feel like they are learning more than they actually are.” Louis
“What was closure if not a clock? Not an end as everyone imagined, but a beginning.” Celeste Chaney An article by Susan Landay identifies two
“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” Goethe In his excellent book: The Accelerated Learning Handbook, Dave Meier
“The best way to learn is to do; the worst way to teach is to talk.” Paul Halmos Learning activities are the training methods that
“The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.” Mark Van Doren We know that experiential learning activities contribute to better learning and retention.
“Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, really believe, your mind will find the ways to do it. Believing a
“Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful.” Margaret J. Wheatley In participative learning, it
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” George Bernard Shaw The following activities were designed and facilitated by
“Perspective is worth 80 IQ points.” Alan Kay I recently conducted a workshop to introduce U.S. trainers to a variety of creative learning activities designed
“Never, ever underestimate the importance of having fun.” Randy Pausch I’ve been designing and delivering training for many years- and I am constantly surprised and
“I can excuse everything but boredom. Boring people don’t have to stay that way.” Hedy Lamarr There are no dry topics, just dry training. If
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