Your Learning Activities: Falling Flat or Championing Change?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Do you know your audience of learners?
- A.
  Not really - but we are going to market the event well and hope people come and engage with the content.
- B.
  We know some things about our audience. We think they will like what we will be teaching them.
- C.
  We have already engaged this audience, listened to their ideas and feel confident that we understand what they want/need.
2.
Which statement best describes how you use questions that require personal reflection?
- A.
  We typically share content and information, but do NOT ask learners to do much personal reflection.
- B.
  We have learners do some reflection, but it is not consistent and may vary.
- C.
  We regularly pose learner reflection questions.
3.
Do you utilize a learning evaluation tool to assess your training?
- A.
  No - we do not evaluate our learning activities.
- B.
  Yes - we do measure if the learners were satisfied with the training.
- C.
  Yes - we measure learner satisfaction AND we track if the learning led to behavior change and met learning outcomes.
4.
Which best describes the support you offer learners AFTER their training?
- A.
  After the training is done, our job is done. We do not have capacity to provide additional support.
- B.
  We try to be available and invite learners to email us with questions.
- C.
  We offer: coaching, booster sessions, mentoring, supervisor engagement and other tools to support learners.
5.
Is there a mechanism to encourage equitable practices and habits through the learning process that are inclusive and culturally responsive?
- A.
  Not really / I am not sure what that means.
- B.
  Sometimes, but we know we can do better.
- C.
  Yes - almost always.
6.
Do your learning activities help learners change culture and systems?
- A.
  No.
- B.
  We do a little bit.
- C.
  Yes - we offer our learners tools so they are empowered to change culture and systems.
7.
Do you provide tools and resources related to your learning content?
- A.
  We typically do not provide any tools or resources.
- B.
  We sometimes provide tools or resources.
- C.
  We almost always provide tools and resources.
8.
Does your training incorporate ways to facilitate learners to engage with one another?
- A.
  We don't typically incorporate opportunities for learners to interact.
- B.
  We have learners break out into groups for short periods of time to interact.
- C.
  Yes, we build trainings so learners can connect easily and often. We encourage them to maintain contact after the activity.
9.
Does your training attempt to connect the content with relevant public policies and civic life?
- A.
  No - We do not integrate public policy into our trainings and/or cannot encourage outside political engagement.
- B.
  Sometimes - We offer some context about how public policies impact the learning/training topic.
- C.
  Yes - We do include some non-partisan information and direct learners to outside resources for more information or opportunities to take action.
10.
Are you clear about what behavior change you seek in your learners?
- A.
  No - we have some ideas, but they are not clear.
- B.
  We have some clarity, but we know we need to keep working on these.
- C.
  Yes - we have built goals, outcomes and behavior change goals into the learning.
11.
Have you connected your learning curriculum to the larger mission and goals of the project?
- A.
  No - we missed the boat on that opportunity.
- B.
  Yes - we are confident the learning, if applied, will help meet goals, outcomes and the larger mission.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
YOU SCORED BETWEEN 0-20
Your Learning Activities:Falling Flat or Championing Change?Falling FlatI know, this is not great news. This score indicates that additional tools and skills are needed to develop effective learning design to empower learners. Assuming there’s great content and meaningful information provided to learners, that knowledge is most likely not having the impact it could. Assess WHY learning activities are being provided. What is the desired outcome? To get better results from trainings and to inspire learners, consider taking the course highlighted below for some essential tips and tools.Social Motion offers Learning Design Services, Coaching, and the course, 'The Collaborative Learning Academy.' Visit www.socialmotion.co or email us at: Traci@SocialMotion.co
2.
YOU SCORED BETWEEN 21-40
Your Learning Activities:Failure to Launch or Championing Change?LIFT-OFF ACHIEVED BUT FELL SHORT OF THE TARGETSo, the GOOD news is this is an average score when it comes to designing learning for maximum impact and results. The BAD news is this is an average score. This score indicates an awareness and aptitude around some key elements of good learning design, but perhaps there are not enough of these elements in place to reach desired goals. How can learning activities be made more integrated, collaborative, and interactive? Are specific goals and accountability being addressed? For additional support and fresh ideas, consider taking the course highlighted below.Social Motion offers Learning Design Services, Coaching, and the course, 'The Collaborative Learning Academy.' Visit www.socialmotion.co or email us at: Traci@SocialMotion.co
3.
YOU SCORED BETWEEN 41-53
Your Learning Activities:Failure to Launch or Championing Change?CHAMPIONING CHANGE!This score is high. The learning activities are most likely engaging, collaborative, accountable, and effective. You are good at implementing the various pillars of good learning design are being implemented and there is clarity related to the ‘WHY’ behind learning support efforts. There is a keen awareness of the needs of learners, leading to the development of an integrated, holistic learning package. Congratulations! Keep up the good work! Note: 45 is the highest possible score…if that’s the goal—consider taking the course highlighted below to reach super-star status!Social Motion offers Learning Design Services, Coaching, and the course, 'The Collaborative Learning Academy.' Visit www.socialmotion.co or email us at: Traci@SocialMotion.co

Your Learning Activities: Falling Flat or Championing Change?

Do you use learning as a tool for system change and social transformation? This short quiz will help you determine if your learning activities are championing change and having an impact or if they are falling flat.

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