presentation framework for designing engaging learning experiences

1. Designing Learning Experiences
A Framework
Developed by Sharon Morris
Colorado State Library
Tell
Facilitator Role:
Expert/Presenter
Content conveyed through
presentation; visual aids
Audience Role: Listen,
individual learning
Share
Facilitator Role:
Narrator/storyteller
Content conveyed as
stories, metaphor; show
rather than tell.
Audience Role: Listen,
empathize, relate to own
experiences.
Inquire
Facilitator Role: Facilitator
Content conveyed through
Socratic method of
questions, discussion,
conversation, social learning
Audience Role: Reflect,
respond, discuss, share
expertise.
Experience
Facilitator Role: Coach
Content including
exercises, experiments,
and activities
Audience Role: explore,
role play, experiment.
Create
Facilitator Role:
Producer/conductor
Content is created by
participants/workshop.
Audience Role: creator1. Learning Outcomes
What are your learning outcomes? (Big-
picture—planning with the end in mind
comes first!
2. Strategies for
engagement
3. Learner Reflection

2. Developed by Sharon Morris
Colorado State Library
Designing Learning Experiences
A Framework
Experience
Ex:
Practice exercise with
partner
Inquire
Ex:
Partner or group discussion
Share
Ex:
Presenter tells a
relevant story
Tell
Ex:
Sage on the Stage
Create
Ex:
Make your own
activity