Minneapolis Public Schools

This outdoor, in-person workshop will be discussing various situations you may find yourself in and what the best ways to deal with them may be. Topics discuss range from domestic abuse, car jackings and “active shooter’ situations. At the end of the seminar for those with a partner and/or who care to participate we will practice some techniques on how to release yourself from various “grabs”. In case of inclement weather, this class will be held online over Zoom.

This outdoor, in-person workshop will be discussing various situations you may find yourself in and what the best ways to deal with them may be. Topics discuss range from domestic abuse, car jackings and “active shooter’ situations. At the end of the seminar for those with a partner and/or who care to participate we will practice some techniques on how to release yourself from various “grabs”. In case of inclement weather, this class will be held online over Zoom. *During in-person classes, participants must agree to maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet from others at all times and follow all COVID protocols of the off-site location. Participants with any signs of illness are to stay home.

Gather monthly for a new book that the group chooses. The instructor will email new participants prior to class as to readings for the first meeting.

Flexibility, agility, mobility, strength and stability are all important to vibrant longevity. Grab a friend and come experience the 52 Moves of the Nia Technique in an upbeat setting, moving to music. Enjoy low-impact brain training while stretching and strengthening your body. This class is scheduled to take place in person. If we are unable to hold classes in person or are limited in what locations we can use, this class will be moved to an online platform at the same date and time. In that event, a Community Education staff will share information about attending through an online platform.

Flexibility, agility, mobility, strength and stability are all important to vibrant longevity. Grab a friend and come experience the 52 Moves of the Nia Technique in an upbeat setting, moving to music. Enjoy low-impact brain training while stretching and strengthening your body. This class is scheduled to take place in person. If we are unable to hold classes in person or are limited in what locations we can use, this class will be moved to an online platform at the same date and time. In that event, a Community Education staff will share information about attending through an online platform.

Work with your dog on basic life skills using a rewards based learning style. Learn commands such as sit, stay, come and down, as well as how to walk nicely on a leash, not jump-up and impulse control. This class is scheduled to take place in person. If we are unable to hold classes in person or are limited in what locations we can use, this class will be moved to an online platform at the same date and time. In that event, a Community Education staff will share information about attending through an online platform.

This is your invitation to teach others in-person and join in one of the more important functions in life - passing on knowledge and skills. It is both an opportunity and a responsibility. Whether you want to teach others or currently teach others, in any setting, either formally or informally, this course is for you. We will give you both the fundamental and advanced information to improve your teaching. Your lead instructor is author of How to Teach Adults, the best-selling book on the subject. The ebook version is included in the course. Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class details: Unit 1: How adults learn Emotional characteristics, self-image as key Physical characteristics and your physical surroundings Mental characteristics, adults display a readiness to learn Social characteristics, learners’ experiences, schooling, and prior experience Keys to helping adults learn Unit 2: Tackling learning styles Sensory learning styles Gender learning styles Neurological learning styles Unit 3: Generational learning styles The cohort experience Understanding generational differences How Baby Boomers learn How Gen X and Gen Y learn Unit 4: How to prepare for your course Preparing the Course Goals, objectives, and end results Amount of material to cover Slant or approach, a range of ways to approach your subject Materials preparation Unit 5: Discovering and involving your participants Finding out more about your participants The First Class, why this meeting is critical, ice breakers How to involve your participants The Teachable Moment, a special time when you let go for awhile Unit 6: Ways to vary your teaching techniques Modes of teaching, different formats for various situations Tips on how to lead a good discussion How to ask a good question - one of the most overlooked skills Making small group activities successful Energizing your physical learning environment Unit 7: Great presentation techniques Surprising do’s and don’ts of presenting Advanced presentation techniques Teaching tools, including audio-visuals Handouts that really zing Learning mediums, extra special touches to enhance learning Unit 8: Improving your teaching Measuring results and learning Using the web in face-to-face courses Improving your course, every time Learning and teaching in the 21st century