EME5403 Participatory Learning sahanson@ufl.edu

1. S A R A H H A N S O N
U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A - P P D H R
T R A I N I N G & E D U C A T I O N C O O R D I N A T O R
S A H A N S O N @ U F L . E D U
Using Technology to Create a More
Participatory Learning Environment
for Employee Training

2. Chinese Proverb
Tell me, I forget.
Show me, I remember.
Involve me, I understand.

3. What is Participatory Learning?
 Learning methods that require students to
collaborate, think critically, and reflect in order to
construct their own knowledge.
Collaboration
Reflection
Critical
Thinking

4. Video
http://www.youtube.com/user/MakeLearningStick

5. Participatory Learning Environments
 Integrate technology as a tool to facilitate inquiry.
 Utilize teachers as facilitators instead of instructors.
 Are more active than passive.

6. Adult Learning Principles
 Adults like to…
 Use their experience and knowledge in training
 See practical ways to apply information
 Participate in relevant learning activities
 Build on current experience
 Receive feedback
 Have support and follow-up

7. Benefits of Participatory Learning
Builds Skills
Problem
Solving
Critical
Thinking
Communication
Encourages
Creativity
Design
Publish
Brainstorm
Ideas
Reaches More
Learners
Visual Learners
Auditory
Learners
Kinesthetic
Learners
Improves
Retention
Learning more
relevant
Learning more
applicable to
job
More
constructive
feedback

8. Facilitator’s Role
 Help students feel comfortable
 Communicate instructions clearly
 Encourage sharing of information
 Keep work practical and relevant
 Coordinate opportunities for collaboration and
communication
 Use good questioning techniques
 Involve students in planning/needs assessment

9. Participatory Learning Methods
http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/2649009/word_cloud_2

10. Using Technology to Promote Participation
 Purchase Classroom Response Systems to conduct
polls and answer questions during instructor-led
training.
 Use www.surveymonkey.com to create online needs
analysis for upcoming Leadership Development
Program.
 Develop online discussion forums to promote
collaboration on Facility Focus software issues,
supervisory questions, or safety concerns.

11. Using Technology to Promote Participation
 Incorporate online self evaluation into Supervisory
Skills Training
 http://psychcentral.com/personality-patterns/
 http://www.expertrating.com/certifications/Supervisor-
Aptitude-Test.asp
 Use game software to play review games during
orientation, safety training, and Supervisor Skills
Training.
 Use Lectora software to create an interactive online
module for Purchasing with an assessment at the
end.

12. Sources
 "A Facilitators' Guide to Participatory Approaches to Learning." Scribd.
Nov. 2001. Web. 29 Oct. 2010.
<http://www.scribd.com/doc/35859308/A-Facilitators-Guide-to-
Participatory-Approaches-to-Learning>.
 Mott, Jonathan. "Envisioning the Post-LMS Era: The Open Learning
Network." Educause Quarterly 33.1 (2010). Web. 29 Oct. 2010.
<http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE
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 "Participatory learning environment." EduTech Wiki. 9 Jul 2009. Web. 29 Oct 2010.
<http://edutechwiki.unige.ch/mediawiki/index.php?title=Participatory_
learning_environment&oldid=21880>.
 "Participatory Training Tips." Docstoc. Web. 29 Oct. 2010.
<http://www.docstoc.com/docs/3671059/Participatory-Training-Tips>.
 This is Dan-Make Learning Stick. 18 June 2010. YouTube. Web. 29 October 2010.
<http://www.youtube.com/user/MakeLearningStick>.
 Thompson, J. “Guidelines for Trainers in Participatory Learning and Action
Methodologies." Eldis. 2009. Web. 29 Oct. 2010.
<http://www.eldis.org/id21ext/4cgp6.html>.