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Need Creative Ideas for Data Practices Training
Hello, Rachael!
I'm currently working on a project to develop soft skills training for teenagers and I ran into similar issues. IMO your intro looks pretty good and, perhaps, for visuals (as me, for example), it would be good to add more visualizing elements (i.e. infographics, pictures, videos, animated stuff). In fact, the colleagues above have already given a lot of really good tips. I want to add and share my specific notes:
Following to WIIFM approach, recommended by Judy, I think there should be some "hooking question" at the beginning of every video to engage learners from the very beginning. I reckon, that's really one of the most important thing to focusing on and this article with 10 E-Learning Attention-Getters That Really Work has good practical examples how to do that. That is just what you need! I saved it for myself to print it and fix on the wall.:) If you haven't seen it yet, be sure to pay attention.
Next, I also think that it would be good to leverage the power of the most of the possibilities of Articulate Storyline to create interactive modules with branching scenarios. By showing different scenarios such as, for instance, the applications of the data you are talking about, you can even allow students to make decisions and observe the scenarios and their consequences. For myself, I took note of the following hand-ons and practical tips on Creating Branching Scenarios , how to make a storyboard and How to Build a Branching Scenario in Articulate Storyline
Furthermore, to increase efficiency and engage participants, you can immerse them in realistic scenarios, by arranging quizzes and contests with the choice of the correct video, for example. Here I liked many solutions for interactive videos: How Can Designers Use Interactive Videos in E-Learning
For my project, I plan also more deep interractions between learners with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) , but I have a big project planned (8 faculties with 5 training programs each) and specific is defferent. I don’t know if it would suit you... The SEL approach is good for critical thinking and problem solving. Perhaps, you'd take some tips for your project. It may be helpful if you have training in applying data techniques in practical contexts.
Anyway, I think creating online discussion forums or virtual communities where members can engage in collaborative dialogue is worth to do, irrespectively of platform or if it would be Telegram or Facebook etc. That groups provide an opportunity for learners to share experiences, ideas, and collaborate on learning and practice challenges. And the last but not least is to get feedbacks from the participants and correct the training program.
Hope, my notes would be useful for you.