Description
Dr. Wall gives an overview of key adult learning theories and how they can be applied in a variety of adult learning scenarios, including staff meetings, conference sessions, and training.
*Pausing the video for a few minutes each question/prompt and completing the worksheet will bring this course to 1 hour*
Contributors
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Dr. Kristen Wall
Kristen Jensen Wall, MA, EdD, is an experienced learning strategist and Fractional Chief Learning Officer. She started her career in education as a junior high teacher, then worked in higher education for 15 years working primarily with online adult learners. Her work focused on the professional development of faculty, providing learning opportunities for over 800 adjunct faculty teaching 2600 courses per year. In 2018 she decided to leave higher education and started work as a consultant, ultimately landing full-time with Blue Sky eLearn and working as the Director of Learning Strategy. She consults with clients across the association space working in diverse fields like medicine, health care quality, insurance, oil and gas, and state government.
Kristen completed both a master’s and doctorate in Adult Learning. Her areas of interest include effective assessment of learning and using qualitative research to understand how adults apply what they have learned. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, travel, and reading detective novels.