Engaging Adult Learners Concepts

Why do I need to be able to engage adult audiences?

• I don't like children

• Most of Forsyth County's population are adults

• Adults are easier to teach than youth

• Majority of EMG Programs are currently geared towards adults

What does "WIIFM" mean?

• What's In It For Me

• Where Is Icicles Forming Monday

• Why Is It Freezing Mom

• When Is It Free Manager

True or False: Adult Learners prefer theoretical examples over practical examples

• True

• False

Giving adult learners a "Call to Action" is an example of which objective?

• Short & Meaningful

• Acknowledge Prior Knowledge

• Demonstrate Mastery

• Active Learning

What is "Active Learning"?

• Not letting learners sit during your presentation

• Making learners stand up to ask questions

• Keeping learners off their phones

• Including activities, movements, and interactions in a presentation