David Gibson

35:1 Here’s a great activity when you want your learners to agree upon their top 3 challenges.  Often the more outspoken learners will suggest what these challenges are – which may or may not be true for all.  You will also get some, “Yes but what about”, or “I don’t agree with ….”  This activity: […]

Hidden Treasure Encourages Pre-Workshop Reading Research shows that with pre-exposure of upcoming new ideas prior to a learners’ workshop and constant priming throughout the workshop, retention can be increased by up to 34% (Source: Mack, A, Rock 1998 – Inattentional Blindness).  In other words, if learners come into contact with new ideas and terminology prior […]

What Would You Want? Research from the world of neuroscience suggests that if we can get learners thinking, reading, discussing content prior to their arrival for their workshop, it can increase the potential for retention by up to 34%.  This is due to the building of connections in the brain to the content that we can then […]

Carousel Walk Here’s a great interactive review technique (actually my favourite review technique) that involves all your learners, lets you step back and can be utilised at different points during your workshop such as: After lunch. To start day 2+ of a workshop. To close a workshop. To start part 2 of a workshop where […]

Learners Learn Best In Context “Here’s your tip – Learners Learn Best In Context.” OR “Have you ever been in the situation of having to offer content and your learners just don’t seem to be interested?  Well, after reading this tip you’ll find it easy to: Grab your learners attention. Get learners buy-in for any […]