Storyboard for Video Presentation of Motivating Adult Learners

Engaging the Adult Learner Storyboard

Rachel Bell

Walden University

Dr. Glenn Shepherd

Introduction- 30 seconds

•      A voice clip asking open ended questions will begin this video while showing graphics. For example,

–  -Are you looking in to continuing your education for an advancement in your job?

–  -Is it difficult to become motivated to do this?

–  -Are you a current adult learner that is not engaged in the classroom environment? Are you finding yourself bored and confused in what exactly the instructor is talking about?

Issues of Engaging the Adult Learner- 2 minutes

•      This segment will begin with a reenactment of an unengaged adult learner in the classroom.

•      Then there will be evidence from research studies explaining why this issue exists in today’s society.

•      Finally, there will be a short interview with the adult learner from the reenactment scene describing what he thinks the issues are that exist in today’s society with adult learning and engagement.

 

What can we do to correct this issue in today’s education? 2 minutes

•      This segment of the video will begin with an interview of another adult learner that is enrolled in a distance education program. Examples of questions being asked are:

•     What do you find to be most difficult in your studies?

•     What would you change to make your  learning experience more enjoyable?

•      Then there will be some solutions stated that research has suggested to correct this issue in adult learning.

•      Finally this segment will end with a short interview asking different adult learners opinions on if these solutions will correct the issues present in today’s adult education programs.

Conclusion- 30 seconds

•      This video will conclude with a short clip of adult learners actively engaged in the classroom.