They Like it Simple

For the past 11 years, I've been what's been called a 'Technology Resource Teacher.'  That is, I help teachers use technology in their classes.  I've done many, many an hour one-one-one with a teacher, walking them through all kinds of things technology.

And what have I've learned?

• When working with adult learners, i.e. teachers, take things slowwwwww.  
• Let them use the mouse.  
• Let them ask questions. (just try to remember where you left off)
• Don't point at things on the screen with fat fingers (they inevitable click something to the side or below my fat finger)
• Focus on the 4 P's:  patience, praise, positivity, and play.  Win them with patience, wow them with praise, focus on positive progress, and make it as fun as you can. 
• Keep everything super-duper simple

And also....don't talk much.  Listen and do.