685 - Questions for John Lithgow, Waiting 9 Seconds for Engagement
September 19, 2011 Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - September 19, 2011.
#685 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
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1. Questions for John Lithgow on Storytelling?
2. 9-Second Pause - - - Learner Engagement Soars!
3. Godspell Cast as Learners.
1. Questions for John Lithgow on Storytelling? On November 8th, I will be conducting an in-depth interview on the power of Storytelling with the actor John Lithgow during Learning 2011. He is a Tony®, Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award Winner, with dozens of films, plays, television shows, books and more under his belt, including Footloose, Dexter, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Shrek and The World According to Garp. Lithgow is a passionate believer in the Power of the Story and Storytelling.
So, help me construct my “Actor’s Workshop” interview with John Lithgow. Send me one or more questions or lines of conversation that I can pursue with him. Even if you can’t attend this event, we will post an in-depth summary of his remarks. Send me a note to emasie@masie.com Thanks!
2. 9-Second Pause - - - Learner Engagement Soars! The other day, I was asked by a journalist for the one tip that I would give to people who want to improve learning and training. They probably thought that I would give a very “Learning 4.0” type answer. Instead, I focused on the number of seconds between the time an instructor asks a question and the next sound that they make! Unfortunately, most teachers ask, “Any questions?” and, in less than 3 seconds, start to speak again, often saying, “OK, let’s go on!” It takes a learner many seconds to recognize that you have stopped teaching and asked for a question, review what you said, evaluate what they would like to ask, formulate the question, raise their hand and then ask it! Not possible in 3 seconds!!!! So, extend your wait time to at least 9 seconds and the levels of learning engagement will soar!
3. Godspell Cast as Learners: As many Learning TRENDS readers know, we are investors in the revival of Godspell that is coming to Broadway in just a few weeks. This weekend, we had the opportunity to meet the cast – incredible, young, talented and passionate singers and actors. It is fascinating to see the learning curve that they are on now as they rehearse and shape their roles and this new version of a classical play. Watching them formulate Godspell is fascinating and I realized that they are many of tomorrow’s musical and acting stars. Check out the website at http://www.godspell.com
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Yours in Learning,
Elliott Masie.
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