Theories and Factors that Affect Adult Learning

Factors	Characteristics	+ or -	Ideas to Address Characteristics
Age	25-???	+	Use a variety of teaching techniques, vary instruction
Teaching Experience	0-25+	+ and -	Demonstrate positives and importance of program.
Skill Level	none - proficient	-	Have a handout for learners to follow along, pair teachers up with partners
Prerequisite Knowledge	A few used the program last year, most will be first time users	+	Use those that are familiar with the program to give specifics on how it worked in their classroom. Have teachers help or assist learners during the training session.
Related Experience	none	+	No one is really familiar with a program like this - should be a brand new introduction
Motivation for Learning	poor - eager to learn	+ and -	Must demonstrate need of program and what it can do to help the teacher.
Attitude toward subject	poor - excellent	+ and -	Must demonstrate need of program and what it can do to help the teacher.
expectations from course	understanding of how the program works	+	Demonstrate positives and importance of program.

Time constraints	not willing to attend training - will attend whenever necessary	+ and -	Demonstrate positives and importance of program.
Perception of Role as student	challenge the instructor	-	Keep learners engaged. Use small groups if desired. Use the program to demonstrate off task behavior.
Sex Distribution	close to 70%F - 30%M	+	Ask for feedback on how the teachers will use this program in their classroom.

Factors	Characteristics	+ or -	Ideas to Address Characteristics
Design and Production Factors
Materials Required	computer with teacher and student versions of Synchroneyes	+	All computers will need the program. Will offer training in the computer lab where the program is already up and running
Equipment Available	computers and Synchroneyes program	+
Time for Design and Production	3 weeks	-	Need to focus and set aside time every day to work on this training and getting the program installed on all computers
Implementation Factors
Class Size	the lab has 30 computers	-	would prefer to do no more then 15 teachers at a time
Time Period	1 hour	+	Need to make sure that I cover all important aspects of the program
Location	computer lab	+	Will offer training in the computer lab where the program is already up and running
Temperature	will not really know until that day	+ or -	contact the AP and let him know my training dates. Be in contact with the computer lab teacher, have her notify me of any issues that need to be addressed.
Lighting	regular classroom lighting	+ or -
Noise	after school - noise should be minimal	+	Close door to hallway
Equipment	computers with Synchroneyes program	+	Will offer training in the computer lab where the program is already up and running
Outcome Factors
Employer Needs	Each teacher should be familiar with the program	+	All teachers will need Synchroneyes in their classrooms.
Co-Worker Needs	help monitor student use of computers	+	All teachers will need Synchroneyes in their classrooms.
Student Needs	students will need to know very little about this program	+	Students will need to be instructed on what the program can do.

Main Topics	Sub Topics	Readiness to Learn	Degree of Difficulty	Strategies
The ability to use the Synchroneyes program	Understand what the student will see on his/her computer	None	Easy	Allow the learners to "play" on the computer...The teacher will then "catch" them doing something.
	Quiz maker	Understand basic features of Synchroneyes	Easy	Demonstrate how to make and broadcast to the class
	Process to get computers all on-line with the teachers computers	Understand basic features of Synchroneyes	Moderate	Develop a troubleshooting guide for the program
	Basic features of program and how to use them		Easy to Moderate	Demonstrate, allow learners to take turns being the "teacher".