There are many different methods for enhancing our ability to learn and retain new information. To make sure you are able to use this information in a real-world setting that’s meaningful to you, you will be creating a workplace training activity that can be related to a current or future job.
Successful completion of this activity involves the creation of a multimedia presentation (audio or video required for your voiceover) to demonstrate your ability to create and discuss a workplace training activity that effectively uses learning and memory concepts. Here are some questions to answer within your presentation. But first, please watch the following videos:
- Briefly describe the setting of a current or future job.
- What is the new information to be learned and retained? This can be related to a new product/process/tool, interpersonal communication, hiring and training, inclusion/diversity awareness, etc.
- Who are your learners? Co-workers, subordinates, mentees, students, new employees/recruits, others?
- What strategies/concepts do you plan to use to introduce the new information to your learners?
- How would you assist learners with the successful encoding of the new information?
- What steps would you undertake to help learners commit the new information to their long-term memory?
- What would the duration/length of your training activity be? Why is this important?
- How would you evaluate the success of your training activity?
- Make sure to support your presentation with key references related to the module.
