Technical Instructor Training
A 3-Day intensive training to elevate skills-based teaching.
This transformative 3-day intensive training will elevate your skills-based teaching and empower you to apply adult learning theory creatively across diverse teaching experiences. Through collaborative hands-on exercises, participants will skillfully integrate various online tools and platforms to enhance engagement with adult learners.
Whether you’re a seasoned adult learning practitioner or new to adult learning and technical instruction, this 3-day training has something to offer everyone. Please join us. Select the ‘Register Now’ button below to tell us when you’re coming! Lunch is provided each day. See below for an outline of each day of training. Participants are required to attend all 3 days.
DAY 1 - OVERVIEW
9:00 am to 4:30 pm | Wednesday, Feb. 7 | Miller Campus/MFEC Bldg.Creating a Welcoming Classroom
Setting Norms - How to Set Ground Rules and Expectations
Equitable Learning Spaces - Ways to Recruit and Retain Students from Diverse Backgrounds
Outcome Centered Design - Starting with the End in Mind
Instructors as Promoters of Careers - Ways to Guide Student Exploration and Planning
DAY 2 - OVERVIEW
9:00 am to 4:30 pm | Thursday, Feb. 8 | Miller Campus/MFEC Bldg.Andragogy - What is Different about Teaching Adults?
Assessment - How Do you Measure Learning?
Canvas and Online Learning - How Can you Use an Online Platform Effectively?
DAY 3 - OVERVIEW
9:00 am to 4:30 pm | Friday, Feb. 9 | Miller Campus/MFEC Bldg.Work-Based Learning - How can you Partner with Employers for Real World Experience?
Teaching Methods and Strategies - Tips and Approaches for Effective Learning
Wrap-up and Next Steps