Innovative Training Methods for Students: How Do You Engage and Evolve Topics?

Hi Friends,

I have been training corporates and graduate students. Now, I want to know any innovative methods or games to train the students and evolve the topics. There is a difference between students and employees. Hence, the query.

Phanindra

Dear Phanindra,

Unless we know what topics you are dealing with, suggesting appropriate games and activities is not possible. Even still, I will share some of my observations for training students:

- Students will not concentrate beyond 30 minutes.
- Activities should involve everyone in the group; no exceptions.
- Activities that involve showcasing individual talents are a morale booster.
- When forming smaller groups, watch out for the dominant and timid ones, and place them accordingly.
- Written activities should be avoided to the maximum.
- In activities involving creativity skills, communication, etc., ensure non-participating teams have tasks like observing and assessing to prevent distraction.
- If time is limited for individual participation, consider activities like crosswords, story-building, Ads Zap, etc.
- Have fillers ready such as nine-dot exercises, lateral thinking, to keep those who finish tasks early occupied.

I hope these tips are useful.

Lisa

Dear Lisa,

It was nice. The topics are Self-Realization, Career Management, Soft Skills, and most of the PDs. Your tips will definitely benefit us. But how do we deliver the message without using PPTs or through games, etc.

Phanindra

Dear Phanindra,

You definitely have to use PPTs and games; the more interactive, the livelier. Good luck.

Lisa