What is exceptional?
I got to pop in to the “Exceptional Learning Experiences” Learning Lab, and wow—what an engaged group of learners. People were up, moving around, talking intensely—I wish I had been there from the beginning of the session.
People were talking about the ingredients that make up an exceptional learning experience. A few things I heard mentioned:
• Entertaining
• Novel
• Practical
• Includes personal stories
• Interactive
• Memorable
• Sensory
• Energetic
Presenter Jon Hockman noted that, for a truly exceptional learning experience, location doesn’t matter. Don’t worry that you’re speaking in a small room on a hot day and the AV is on the fritz. If you have energy and involve your audience, you can overcome that.
Hockman also asked a question that I thought was important: “What responsibility do we have as learners to make the most of the learning sessions we attend?” Something to think about as we hit tomorrow’s education sessions; what can we be doing to add to the experience for everyone?
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