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Written by Adebayo Adekola I have been thinking lately about how to maintain interactivity in online learning. Is it in the course design or in the facilitation or both? How should we maintain interaction when we are miles away from the participant. Yes we all leverage on the fact that we are in the global village and everyone seem to be computer savvy. This brings me to the next question: what do we do to inactive participants too? I sure have many questions. Experts have mentioned that the use of interactive learning methods like videos, voice, quizzes, games, discussion forum e.t.c. can be very helpful.  I recently learnt that we also need to pay attention to language; so how does language facilitate interaction? Here are 5 tips: Be personal in your communication. You are talking with humans. Note the word with not at. We often make the mistake to talk at people rather than with them. Communication is 2-way. If a mail is sent, always reply.When the mail is not re...

Learning is a critical ingredient for business transformation - Bayo Adekola. Read in link below by brightwave group http://www.brightwavegroup.com/our-thinking/7-tips-for-managing-training-projects-to-support-business-transformation/index.html

Input from  http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/sept03/vol61/num01/The-Key-to-Classroom-Management Part 1 focused on general points for classroom management and part 2 looked at maintaining an appropriate level of cooperation. Part 3 will focus on high-needs students. We will learn to identify them and appropriate response Types of high-needs participant How to identify them Appropriate response Passive Fear of relationships Very shy; avoid connection with other; never initiates conversation with others; attempts to be invisible Fear of failure Gives up easily; easily frustrated and uses negative self-talk  - Provide a safe environment to speak and interact;  - Protect from aggressive participants;   - Boost their self-esteem with positive talk Aggressive Hostile : Rages, threatens or intimidates Oppositional:  Never follows the rul...

Input from  http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/sept03/vol61/num01/The-Key-to-Classroom-Management In the last lesson on the art of classroom management, we learnt about  managing the training environment. We will continue with how to achieve an appropriate level of cooperation. Note the word “appropriate” ; it is another word for " moderation" . We should show moderation in our dealings with others and remain as professional as possible.  In Part 2 of the series, we will take a look at how to maintain an appropriate level of cooperation through flexible learning goals, personal interest, positive classroom behaviour and being aware of high-needs participants 1. Flexible learning goals Always allow the participants to share their own expectations and/or prior experience related to the training or topics. That is the best way to ensure flexibility. If it is outside your scope, be helpful in referring them to materials or someone with...