ED107 - Creating an Accelerated Learning Environment

Facilitator: Lou Russell

Retention is an issue, and a critical factor influencing a student's decision to stay or go is what happens in the classroom. The classroom environment may be hurting your students' view of the quality of your programs. In this course, you will learn tips and techniques to deal with environmental influences such as your role as the instructor, the classroom, the interactive activities, the support materials, and the sequence of instruction as well as other subtle influences. You will learn to view the environment from the student's view to increase your teaching effectiveness and student retention.


 

Facilitator Bios


Lou Russell

Lou Russell is the President and CEO of Russell Martin & Associates, a consulting company serving the corporate training and career college markets. Lou has taught educators and trainers how to "Teach Less, Learn More" based on her book The Accelerated Learning Fieldbook. In the career college sector, she has presented her training workshops for attendees from Capella University, ITT Educational Services and Devry University. She has published articles in The Link and the Career Education Review.

Lou is also the author of Leadership Training, Project Management for Trainers, 10 Steps to Successful Project Management and IT Leadership Alchemy. She holds a computer science degree from Purdue University, where she taught database and programming classes, and a Masters in Instructional Technology from Indiana University. A popular speaker, Lou addresses national and international conferences such as the Project Management Institute, Project World, ASTD and CCA. Lou's personal mission is to ignite, affirm and sustain learning.

Course Format


Course Structure

  • Can Start Anytime
  • Modular Structure (with online content, quizzes and forums)
  • Self-paced (within course enrollment timeframe)
  • Faculty Support (facilitator/coach)

Course Length

  • 4 Modules
  • 4 Hours of Learning Activities (about 1 hour per module)
  • 4 Weeks to Complete the Course (1 module/week)
  • Can Finish Faster

Completion Requirements

  • Study All Modules
  • Pass Module Quizzes (computer-scored with feedback)
  • Participate in Module Discussions
  • Pass Final Quiz (computer-scored, 70% required, one attempt)
  • Complete Online Course Survey

Course Outline


Module 1: The Instructor

  • Your Roles
  • Your Fame
  • Your Spoken Word
  • Your Reaction to Difficult Students

Module 2: The Classroom

  • Color
  • Visual Impact
  • Seating
  • Equipment & Supplies
  • Music

Module 3: Learning Activities

  • Importance of Learning Activities
  • Choosing the Right Activities (Learning Objectives)
  • Creating Games & Simulations
  • Debriefing Activities
  • Auditing an Activity (MI)

Module 4: Other Considerations

  • Building Retention
  • Support Materials
  • Pygmalion Effect
  • Sequence
  • Evaluation

Certificate/CEUs


Completion of this Course:

  • Certificate of Completion
  • 4 Hours of Continuing Education

Completion of Three Courses:

  • Certificate of Knowledge in Career College Teaching
  • Eligible for MaxPrize*

*MaxKnowledge conducts an annual prize drawing to sponsor a Certificate of Knowledge holder to attend CCA's Annual Convention. U.S. residents are automatically entered in the drawing.

How to Enroll

  1. Buy Enrollment Keys

  2. Enter an enrollment key in the field above.

  3. Click "Enroll".