Episode Summary:

In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of designing a high-quality learning experience and how to approach instructional design to make a difference in education and training. They explore the traditional approach of presenting information to learners and propose a more effective method of engaging learners in dialogue and critical thinking. Mark Quinn emphasize the need for reflection and deep understanding in the learning process and highlight the power of provocative questions to stimulate curiosity and foster knowledge application. They provide insights on planning and presenting hinge questions, as well as leveraging technology to facilitate discussions and collaborative inquiry. The episode concludes by emphasizing the importance of fostering a culture of inquiry where questions serve as catalysts for exploration and discovery.

Key Takeaways:

The traditional approach of presenting information to learners in a one-way manner is not as effective as engaging them in dialogue and critical thinking.

Provocative questions stimulate curiosity, encourage reflection, and foster a deeper understanding of the material.

Hinge questions should be planned and strategically placed to confirm the transfer of knowledge and promote higher-level thinking.

Questions should be open-ended to invite perspectives and promote critical thinking among learners.

Technology can be leveraged to facilitate discussions and collaborative inquiry, creating interactive learning environments.

Notable Quotes:

"If you want to make discoveries, if you want to disrupt the status quo, if you want to make progress and find new ways of thinking and doing, ask questions. Good questions inform, but great questions transform." - John Maxwell

"When it comes to the design of effective learning experiences, one provocative question is worth a hundred proclamations." - Bernard Bull

Twitter - https://twitter.com/MakeDiffPodcast

Mastodon - https://mastodon.social/deck/@MakeADifference

Speakpipe - https://www.speakpipe.com/makeadifferencepodcast