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Gretchen’s aspirations for 2008: "My hope is to continue the momentum we have experienced the last several years with regards to quality useful programs for learning professionals. This year I will strive to kick up the service we provide to our members a couple notches by focusing on the professionals who have been in the industry for awhile, as well as the individuals new to the profession."
Quote from Tara: “If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it.” ~Mary Engelbreit
See you at the January program! Leanne
Batchelder, CIASTD President
By Lee Ann Flick Happy New Year! CIASTD has a great line up of professional development programs planned for 2008 for you! Your first opportunity to act on your commitment to your own professional development is coming up very soon - Friday, January 18th! Who is the speaker? Judy Hale is the Director of Certification, former Vice President of the International Society for Performance Improvement, a well known and respected author and international speaker regarding all things related to human performance. What
is the topic? Judy will be addressing one
of the biggest challenges for training professionals: What
will I "take away"? You will get
a tool and a set of 7 techniques designed to track adoption
including:
Friday,
January 18, 2008
Visit www.CIASTD.com for the entire year's calendar!
To order online, click here. You can also contact Mark Records at (317) 841-8202.
By Sharon McGuire Part
1 – The Basics What is Accelerated Learning? Accelerated Learning, or AL, is a training method which increases the efficiency, effectiveness, and retention of knowledge and skills in an environment that is positive and exciting. A key aspect of AL is the deliberate management of the “learning state.” Research conducted by Georgi Lozanov in the 1960’s is fundamental to what we know today as AL. After studying gurus and monks in India who were capable of learning vast amounts of information, Lozanov realized that an environment that suggested silence, observation, and relaxation was very important to their ability to learn. This realization and subsequent research led him to pose the question, “Can instruction be designed to more successfully tap the learning power of the mind and eliminate psychological barriers that block learning and inhibit production?” Well, in trainer-speak this means, “How can we change our training process to get participants to learn quicker, retain information more effectively, and not dread being there?” The answer to this question brings us to the basics of AL, which is the first of a five-part series focusing on the subject matter. The fundamental principles of AL based on the research of Lozanov and Evalina Gateva focuses on a whole-brain approach to learning. Whole-brain learning engages all the senses, providing information simultaneously to the left AND right side of the brain. Although each side of the brain processes information differently, they are complementary rather than competitive. In other words, AL uses both sides of the brain working together collaboratively to enhance learning performance. Part of accelerated learning is removing barriers to learning that participants often bring with them to the session. AL stresses that the learning environment--everything from how the tables are arranged to the how the trainer greets participants—should have the following attributes: • welcoming and positive AL creates and manages the conditions that facilitate learning and applies techniques to reduce barriers that prevent learning from happening. This training methodology contains the following four phases. 1. Preparation for learning
by engaging the learner’s attention. While there is much more in-depth information about AL and brain-based learning—like how information is processed through the reptilian brain, the limbic system, and the cortex--my brain is starting to hurt! Over the next four months, each phase will be highlighted with tips and suggestions to help you put together a quick, effective training program.
Interested
in speaking at a future CIASTD meeting?
CIASTD wants to support your growth! If you are interested in pursuing the CPLP designation and want more information, please contact Andrea Moore, VP of Workplace Learning and Certification at amoore@FlashPointHR.com.
In each issue of The Facilitator, we will list members that have joined or re-joined CIASTD since the previous issue. Since the last issue of The Facilitator, we have signed 3 new membes. MeChelle
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By:
Leanne Batchelder, CIASTD 2008 President
Gretchen
Schott, Co-Vice President of Special Events: Gretchen
is the Director Professional Development at Sallie Mae. She
joined the board because she wants the training profession to
be well respected as well as expected in the Indiana professional
community. She brings valuable event-planning experience to
the board, not only as a “taskateer” for the CIASTD
Fall Education Conference and Holiday Program, but also as a
volunteer for The Julian Center where she coordinated a recent
fundraising event to support a new library for the center. Gretchen
has made an immediate impact on the board, and we’re thrilled
to see her creativity, initiative and enthusiasm in action for
the chapter!
Tara
Holloway, Co-Vice President of Special Events: Tara
is the Director of Training & Organizational Development
for Teachers Credit Union. Prior to joining the board, she was
a member of the Communications Committee. She also serves as
President of the Noblesville Fire Department Auxiliary where
she manages events and volunteers along with community projects.
Tara is an active volunteer at her church where she assists
in planning, marketing and hosting a variety of events. Tara
was ready to take her CIASTD involvement to the next level,
and her plans to document all the tasks, processes and key milestones
for Fall Conference planning will be invaluable to future volunteers!
Gayle
Beebe, Vice President of Administration: If you haven’t
met Gayle, then you haven’t been coming to CIASTD’s
monthly programs! Gayle has been an active volunteer with our
chapter for some time now. In 2006, she was a member of the
Membership Committee and her efforts that year earned her the
CIASTD President’s Award. This past year, she took over
the Membership Committee as its Chairperson, hosting many New
Member Orientations, Monthly Program “silent” auctions,
and this year’s Holiday Program. Gayle also coordinated
the 2007 Poster Event for our Fall Education Conference. In
her “spare” time, she’s an Associate with
Bottom-Line Performance.
Renee
Harness, Vice President of Finance: Renee has a unique
blend of organizational development experience and financial
expertise. She is currently the Managing Partner of the Meridian
Leadership Center, but in a “past life” Renee acquired
her Series 7 and 63 licenses which make her well qualified to
handle our chapter’s finances! Renee has already been
busy—recapping the financial results for 2007 and helping
us budget for 2008. Her guidance will ensure CIASTD stays financially
stable and secure while continuing to provide members with valuable
benefits. Renee has plans to establish a Finance Committee—anyone
interested?
