Adult Learning: Extending the Classroom

Course Info

Learning happens everywhere. So, as a learning professional, how can you be intentional in creating learning options outside the classroom? This course introduces media and modalities to show how mobile learning, performance support, and other techniques can extend learning beyond the classroom. You will explore best practices on how to support learners before, during, and after learning events. In addition, you will better understand the role supervisors play in supporting employee learning,... Read More

Learning happens everywhere. So, as a learning professional, how can you be intentional in creating learning options outside the classroom? This course introduces media and modalities to show how mobile learning, performance support, and other techniques can extend learning beyond the classroom. You will explore best practices on how to support learners before, during, and after learning events. In addition, you will better understand the role supervisors play in supporting employee learning, and be equipped to determine what learning needs and intended learning outcomes to consider when choosing learning options.

WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?

Discover options to extend learning in your organization beyond the classroom.

Recognize connections among learning objectives, intended learning outcomes, and learning options.

Examine factors that promote learning and knowledge retention.

This course is part of the Adult Learning Certificate program. Enroll in the full certificate program to gain a comprehensive mastery of planning, designing, and developing impactful learning for an adult audience, or decide later after taking this course whether to pursue the certificate. Read Less

What You Will Learn

Classify options for learning beyond the traditional classroom environment.
Recognize learning needs when selecting learning options.
Recognize connections among learning objectives, intended learning outcomes, and learning options.
Examine factors that promote learning and knowledge retention.
Apply strategies for extending learning beyond the classroom environment.

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Adult Learning: Everything You Need to Know

Adult learning for the workplace differs from traditional, classroom learning. A new comprehensive on demand certificate program from ATD includes eight application-based courses, each covering a...

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Extending the Classroom

Learning doesn’t need to be forced into a traditional classroom environment. Watch this video to learn more about the content covered in this course.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Adult Learning Certificate

Reach your adult learners where they are with best practices and proven techniques.

COURSE TOPICS

Topic 1: What are the Options for Learning Beyond the Traditional Classroom?

There are many options for extending learning beyond the classroom to meet the learners when and where they need the content.

Topic 2: How Do You Select Learning Options that are Based on Learning Needs?

Meet learners where they are. They may still have a need to know even though they do not plan to attend a formal learning event.

Topic 3: How Do Learning Options Connect with Intended Outcomes?

Learning professionals may not want to control every learning experience but they should ensure every learning experience has purpose and connects to desired outcomes.

Topic 4: How Do I Engage Learners at All Stages of the Learning Process?

Create sustainable learning experiences that can support learners throughout the process and extend beyond.

Topic 5: Application in Extending the Classroom

Use what you have learned throughout this course to help a fellow learning professional.

Who Should Attend

New learning professionals or others who wish to explore options beyond the classroom. This could include instructional designers or trainers, but also managers responsible for individuals’ learning or subject matter experts who have been asked to help others learn.

Anyone responsible for creating, supporting, or leading learning experiences for an adult audience will benefit from the foundational concepts in this program. This may include trainers, facilitators, instructional designers, academic educators, community educators, consultants, coaches, and beyond. This program is also applicable if you are not a full-time learning professional but a practitioner or manager who is responsible for developing team members or transferring your knowledge through learning opportunities.

Level: Foundational

Roles: Instructional Designer, Trainer

Language: English

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ATTENDANCE

Self-Paced

Full completion of the program within the one-year access period is mandatory in order to receive CEUs. Participants who complete all aspects of the program will see their completion status reflected on their transcript in the ATD Learning Portal.

If applicable, a certificate will be issued to you through the ATD Learning Portal at the end of the program.

CREDITS

0.1 CEUs awarded

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