Jeremy Jameson
Theories & Factors That Affect Adult Learning
Learner Factors Analyzing the student learners is a means to identify the learner characteristics that will likely impact the process and outcomes of the learning experience.
Factors		Description		Resource or Constraint + -			Initial ideas for maximizing positive factors and minimizing negative factors
Age/Academic Range		24-68			-		Some teachers will do everything in their power to avoid technology while others will jump in head first.
Sex Distribution		57% Female -43% Male		+			NA
Racial, Ethnic Diversity		NA			-		NA
Educational Level		Bachelors		+			Point out the education level and recognize experience.
Disability or Impairment		ADD and Mobility			-		Work with mobility issues and take breaks often. Keep learners interested.
Developmentally Appropriate		Yes		+			Group teachers based on experience, slower learner can help faster!
Prerequisite Knowledge		A graphic design program is helpful but not required, use of the Internet			-		2 options here, group those who can use (Photoshop) with like OR mix graphic users (Photoshop) in with non-graphic design users
Related Experience		Educator/Word Processing		+			Build on similar program experiences
Perception of Role as Student		Desire to grow professionally		+			Maintain their interest and engage.
Motivation for Learning		Provide information, parent/teacher/student relation		+			Build on their expectations and promote idea sharing.
Attitude Toward Subject		Excitement, fear			-		Convey ease of use, try to eliminate fear
Expectations from Session		Integrate technology, website		+			Encourage sharing of ideas, try to meet most of expectations
Competitiveness		Ranges from low to high		+			Use competitive spirit to challenge teachers
Environment factors that may impact learner-centered instruction. Analyzing the environment is a means to identify the issues that will impact the (a) process of the design and production, (b) implementation, and (c) outcomes of the learning experience
Factors		Description		Resource or Constraint + -			Initial ideas for maximizing positive factors and minimizing negative factors
Design and Production Factors:
Budget Available		NA			-		Minimal budget needed, does not affect outcome
Materials Required		Web Development Platform, Printed Guides		+			Make sure guides are complete and accurate and labs are updated and working.
Production Equipment Available		Lab with updated software		+			Prepare for any computer issues and point out what the district has available
Time for Design and Production		2-weeks		+			This should allow time to iron out any issue that could slow down or stop instruction
Department Technology Requirements		Computer Lab, Projector, Color Printer		+			Check lab for updates and troubleshoot any issues
Implementation Factors:
Class Size		15-25			-		Use class size to have experienced help those with less experience
Class Period Length		~4 hours			-		Take frequent breaks, do not get too detailed. Keep things simple.
Location		Computer Lab		+			Check lab availability and send out reminders.
Seating Arrangement		Computer Desks(2 computers per desk)		+			Pair teachers with those who can assist. Allows plenty of room to work.
Lighting		Fluorescent lighting			-		Lighting can be harsh but deflectors are in place use desk lights where available.
Temperature		Cold, Comfortable for some			-		Let teachers know about temperature with reminder.
Noise		Minimal, Quiet		+			Allows for concentration and easy instruction environment
Technology Support		LAN Tech and Apple Support		+			Have contact information ready if needed.
Outcome Factors:
State Requirements		Meets state requirements		+			Point out hours and knowledge gained
Employer Needs		Meets district requirements		+			Email administrators with details
Co-worker Needs		Fills requirements for in-service hours		+			Make presentation and instruction worth their time.
Student Needs		Fills requirements for in-service hours		+
Content factors that may impact learner-centered instruction. Analyzing the content is a means to identify in general terms the topics to be addressed in your course and to analyze these topics in terms of the requisite sub-topics, and degree of learning difficulty
Main Topics	Sub-Topics (What Is Involved In Learning Each Main Topic?)		Readiness To Learn (Prerequisites Mastered)			Degree of Learning Difficulty (Real / Imagined)		Possible Instructional Strategies to Reduce or Manage Learning Difficulty
Teacher will discover elements of design.	Terminology and where have I seen it?		Most are familiar with ideas but have not been introduced to terminology			Easy-Moderate		Powerpoint and Group discussion
Teacher will discover how content is incorporated	What is it and how it goes together? Can you really do that?		All have created teacher websites but incorporation of design techniques will be new			Moderate		Powerpoint, walkthroughs, and handout content as well as sharing ideas through discussion
Teacher will learn update techniques and share ideas.	Share, share, and share some more.		Anyone interested in growing should be ready for this.			Easy-Moderate		Group Discussion