1. DesigningPreinstructionalEvents Chaitanya Bailey

2. Change is Difficult

We know change can be difficult, and now theres physiological evidence to explain the brains reluctance to change (Rock and Schwartz, 2006; Koch, 2006). Explained as briefly as possible, change or even just the prospect of change engages areas of the brain that consume high levels of energy. Instead of running idle, letting lower brain centers work in familiar patterns, change alerts and excites the prefrontal cortex.This can be pleasant and constructive. Working at optimum levels, the prefrontal cortex teams with the amygdala, the center of the brain thats important for visual learning and memory, so that learning and effective decision making can occur.

But the prefrontal cortex is easily stressed and overloaded. When the circuit breaker pops from too much excitement or concern, the prefrontal cortex again enlists aid from the amygdala, which is also (heres the kicker) associated with feelings of fear and aggression. Now in a defensive mode, the brain works to escape unfamiliar circumstances, return to easy running, and cool off . Even if the escape is to old familiar behaviors that are known to be undesirable, the brain has protected itself, relaxed, and cast off the pain of the unfamiliar. It accepts the trade-off .

Source: Rock, D. and Schwartz, J. The neuroscience of leadership.

www.strategy-business.com/press/freearticle/06207?tid=230&pg=all

Koch, C. (2006). The new science of change.CIO Magazine .

http://www.cio.com/archive/091506/change.html

3. Obstacles to Instigate Learning

Limited opportunity for learner responsibilities in previous educational settings

Negative impressions from former formal learning environments

Learning Goals Vs. Personal Interests

4. Learner Types

Learners not self directed at learning will not succeed with ILTs/ WBTs

Self- directed learners will succeed despite our best efforts to frustrate themwith poorly designed programs, unusable technology, and supervisors who arent interested.

5. The Seven Principles

Encourage learners to take on the psychological challenge of abandoning the familiar processes to try the unknown and threatening process.

Ensure learners change perspectives.

Ensure that learners engage in self directed learning in formal and informal learning

6. The Seven Principles (Contd.)

Induce topologies for information processing, goal development, and aptitude in areas of study.

Educate learners that effective learning does not follow a direct path.

Give them the illusion of facilitator support.

Not all learners become self driven learners in one learning activity. Cultivate patience.

7. What do Theories Say? Problem Activation Demonstration Application Integration 8. My Bias Towards eLearning Courtesy Growing up Digital by John Seeley Brown of Xerox PARC (Brown 2002) 9. Activity

Please study the material provided to you.

Time: 10 Minutes

10. Activity

Explain the pre-instructional activity with a few samples.

11. The Learning Events 12. Questions 13. Thank You You can reach me at:[email_address]