1.       Make sure the learning is active AND interactive.

2.       Bring energy: An energized presenter means an energized audience.

3.       Provide education that is relevant, practical, and applicable.

4.       Combine the head and the heart by using emotions and stories.

5.       Include an experiential component in your teaching whenever possible.

6.       Integrate new technology (e.g., simulation) and new methodologies (e.g., flipped classroom).

7.       Embrace the power of one-on-one coaching.

8.       Interprofessional learning helps highlight different backgrounds and perspectives.

9.       Teach in a “no-blame” culture; ensure your environment is safe and respectful.

10.   Be sure to build in time for reflection, feedback, and evaluation.

1.       Be overly didactic or read from your slides.

2.       End an educational experience without clear next steps.

3.       Think that technical has to mean boring.

4.       Forget to bring energy as an instructor.

5.       Subject learners to death by PowerPoint.

6.       Forget about stories when you’re teaching theory.

7.       Include too much information in a session.

8.       Create isolation, fear, or shame.

9.       Assume everyone learns the same way.

10.   Forget to put yourself in your learners’ shoes. 

What would you add? What made your last educational experience good or bad? We’d love to hear your thoughts. 

-- Mike Briddon, Senior Managing Editor