January / February 2023
INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS LAB (3 DAYS)
January 30, February 1 & 3, 2023 (3 full days, Yukon University Room C1530)
Fee: sliding scale
Have you been asked to deliver training and aren’t sure where to begin? This workshop is an opportunity to experiment with different ways of instructing and make mistakes with a supportive group of peers and facilitators before diving into the real thing.
By the end of the Instructional Skills Lab, participants will:
Are you curious about how to create engaging in-person workshops? In this interactive three-day training, participants will explore and apply effective teaching strategies for adult learners. This workshop is designed for people who are experts in their field, but have little to no training as adult educators.
Format: On day one, learners will explore theory and strategies for live instruction. On days 2 and 3, each participant will deliver and receive feedback on a 10-minute mini-lesson.
January 30, February 1 & 3, 2023 (3 full days, Yukon University Room C1530)
Fee: sliding scale
Have you been asked to deliver training and aren’t sure where to begin? This workshop is an opportunity to experiment with different ways of instructing and make mistakes with a supportive group of peers and facilitators before diving into the real thing.
By the end of the Instructional Skills Lab, participants will:
- Identify strategies that foster welcoming learning environments
- Create specific and meaningful learning outcomes and lesson plans
- Practice diverse instructional activities that support engagement and learning
- Demonstrate strategies to assess participant learning
Are you curious about how to create engaging in-person workshops? In this interactive three-day training, participants will explore and apply effective teaching strategies for adult learners. This workshop is designed for people who are experts in their field, but have little to no training as adult educators.
Format: On day one, learners will explore theory and strategies for live instruction. On days 2 and 3, each participant will deliver and receive feedback on a 10-minute mini-lesson.
INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS 2A: TEACHING ONLINE
February 10, 2023
9:00 am - 3:00 pm (including time off of Zoom to work independently)
Online (Zoom)
Prerequisites: Completion of the Instructional Skills Lab, and some experience and comfort using Zoom
Description: Teaching online requires a different set of tools to keep learners engaged. Building on concepts from the Instructional Skills Lab, this workshop introduces learners to key principles and applications for delivering live synchronous courses.
By the end of this workshop learners will:
To register, contact Leigh: aurora@LDAYukon.com
February 10, 2023
9:00 am - 3:00 pm (including time off of Zoom to work independently)
Online (Zoom)
Prerequisites: Completion of the Instructional Skills Lab, and some experience and comfort using Zoom
Description: Teaching online requires a different set of tools to keep learners engaged. Building on concepts from the Instructional Skills Lab, this workshop introduces learners to key principles and applications for delivering live synchronous courses.
By the end of this workshop learners will:
- Identify 15 key tools and strategies
- Discuss common challenges (and solutions) in teaching online
- Practice using at least one new online tool for boosting engagement and interaction
To register, contact Leigh: aurora@LDAYukon.com
INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS 2B: ACTIVITY DESIGN
February 17, 2023
9:00 am - 3:00 pm (including time off of Zoom to work independently)
In-person in Whitehorse (exact location TBA)
Prerequisites: Completion of the Instructional Skills Lab
Description: One of the most common questions we get as instructors is how we come up with ideas for interactive activities. Developing activities can be especially challenging for more cognitive and thinking-based learning outcomes. In this workshop, we explore different types of games and activities to engage adult learners. This workshop includes demonstrations of games and activities; come prepared to play and have fun!
By the end of this workshop learners will:
To register, contact Leigh: aurora@LDAYukon.com
February 17, 2023
9:00 am - 3:00 pm (including time off of Zoom to work independently)
In-person in Whitehorse (exact location TBA)
Prerequisites: Completion of the Instructional Skills Lab
Description: One of the most common questions we get as instructors is how we come up with ideas for interactive activities. Developing activities can be especially challenging for more cognitive and thinking-based learning outcomes. In this workshop, we explore different types of games and activities to engage adult learners. This workshop includes demonstrations of games and activities; come prepared to play and have fun!
By the end of this workshop learners will:
- Discuss successes and challenges in developing lesson plans
- Identify different types of activities
- Practice developing new activities through games and case studies
To register, contact Leigh: aurora@LDAYukon.com