Learning Environments

Gregory Worsham
EDUC 586

Photography Lesson Using Natural Light

Formal- Guided
Class Characteristics
1 Instructor - 12 Students
Las Vegas at the MGM East Pool

Lessons Learned
Guided demonstrations led to understanding and learning
how to shoot images in challenging natural light
environments

LE Takeaways
Having the lesson in a real location was beneficial
Large class size made it difficult to hear
Not able to take notes. Success of the course was
depended on psychomotor skills.

Adjustments
Smaller class size, pre printed Tip-Guide

Photoshop Tips Content Aware

Formal- Guided
Class Characteristics
1 Instructor - 2 Students
Conference Call

Lessons Learned
Lesson was effective, but ran longer than plan. This may
have been caused by not be able to visually see what the
instructor was actually doing.

LE Takeaways
Our impromptu learning session necessary to meet customer
demands. The conference call was the only LE that we could
use.
Missing the visual context really created extraneous load.
The LE would have work if we either had some Prior
Knowledge or visual aids.

Adjustments

Articulates Storyline 2 Introduction

Non-Formal
Class Characteristics
Self Pace Book
Access to worked examples

Lessons Learned
Worked examples and followed recommended lesson path
using book with PC and access to software

LE Takeaways
Book was in black and white. Was somewhat difficult to
follow.
Book examples did not follow software updates. Button were
moved and functionality change in 15% of the exercises and
documentation.

Adjustments
Worked examples were excellent despite of software updates.
No one to ask questions too

Teaching the 2-1-2 Zone to Boys Ages 5 to 8

Non-Formal
Class Characteristics
During practice and live basketball games
Novice basketball players

Lessons Learned
Players were new to team sports and basketball
No prior knowledge of terminology nor rules

LE Takeaways
Zone concept was difficult to explain and demonstrate
No effort was made off the court to explain zone concept by
coaches and parents
Players repeatedly experience cognitive and extraneous
overload

Adjustments
Use of classroom LE combine with practice session would
improve player understanding of zone and help establish

Articulates Storyline 2(SL2) Functionality

Non-Formal
Class Characteristics
Live Product Demo using Go To Meeting
You can ask question via chat box
1 instructor and 1-50 participants

Lessons Learned
The demo was great highlighting SL2 functionalities
Introduction of product terminologies and workflow
were introduce

LE Takeaways
The GoTo Meeting LE really worked out well.
Asking questions using the text box was appropriate

Adjustments
No adjustments recommended.

CamRanger Remote Camera Application

Non-Formal
Class Characteristics
Product Demo
Tradeshow Floor
1 Presenter - Open LE

Lessons Learned
Product demo with live photography shooting and image
processing
Big screens TVs and Microphone were the media

LE Takeaways
No handouts provided or printed Aids provided
At times difficult to hear and see presentation Impressive real
time presentation of tool usage and application

Adjustments
Having a product guide would have help
Online line demo would help solve visibility and audio issues

Creating Presentations with IMovie

Formal
Class Characteristics
On-Line Training (Lynda.Com)
1 Presenter with worked and partially
worked examples

Lessons Learned
Introduction IMovie course
14 topics
Well designed and paced course

LE Takeaways
I did not use the provided support material and I was able to
complete all of the task
The online LE worked out well for me.

Adjustments
The LE was idea
All visuals and audios were clear and easy to follow

Touching Station The Aquarium of the

Pacific Guide Present
Informal
Class Characteristics
Pool was 3 to 4 feet high
Open seating

Lessons Learned
LE provided participants with an intimate opportunity to
experience the sharks and stingrays (visual, touch, and
smell)
Signage and guide supported the LE

LE Takeaways
The guide was really effective in presenting exhibits
supporting information
The signage was higher than some participants could see
The environment promoted

Adjustments
The LE was idea
Signage was fine, but not accessible for all participants

Sprint PCS New Mobile Phone

Non- Formal
Class Characteristics
One on One basic phone operation
In store standing cubical

Lessons Learned
Employee activate phone and provides overview
of phone functionalities
Employee also transferred data from old phone to know
No presentation materials were provided

LE Takeaways
The over presented cognitive overload.
The LE was noisy and full of interruptions (extraneous
overload)

Adjustments
Limited interruptions
Having post support plan will help (i.e. YouTube)

Wedding Photography Using 600EX-RT

as Light Source
Non- Formal
Class Characteristics
During wedding
Church

Lessons Learned
The 600 flash has a backlit feature. We were able
to see display clearly
The lead was able to explained on the fly how to operate
flash

LE Takeaways
Pressure to learned and operate create a stressful, yet effect
LE
Was able to apply lessons learned quickly, however I was not
able to reproduce efforts the next day

Adjustments
LE move to less stressful environment
Take note during lesson