Making Financial Education More Engaging: Tools You Can Use
Making Financial Education More Engaging:
Tools You Can Use
Presenter Introductions• Ben Helgren, Certified Personal Finance Counselor®• Financial Skills Coach, NAYA Family Center
• Cassie Russell, MSW• Program Manager, Family Economic Opportunity Programs, CASA of Oregon
Agenda
• Presenter Introductions• Class Norms and Expectations• Class Preparation Tips• Facilitation Tools• Evaluations
Class Preparation
• Determine Participant Centered Outcomes• Create a Plan and Outline• Create a Class Agenda• Prepare For The Unexpected
Class Preparation
• Observe Others• Practice• Carefully Choose ‘Experts’
Participant Centered Outcomes
• Consider What the Participant Wants and Needs
Class Outline
Agendas• Adults Are Active Learners• Agenda Reinforces Learning• Agenda Respects The Participant• Drill Down More Into The Topic As You Progress
Facilitation Tools
• Agendas• Getting content across• Flip Chart and PowerPoint Techniques• Classroom management
Flip Chart & Power Point
• Highlight Key Points • Do Not Read • One Idea Per Page• Use A Stick Or Laser To Point, Not Your Hand• Don’t Get Too Carried Away With Colors• Use More Than Words
Power Point Specific• Bring Your Own Remote• Bring Your File With You • Use Less Than 6 Bullet Points. Oops
• Font At Least 40• Appropriate Animation• Appropriate Design• Leave Material Up For At Least 20 Seconds
Flip Chart Specific• Use Headings, Bullets And Borders • 2-inch High Letters In ALL CAPS
• Leave Space On Margins• You Can Add Notes In Pencil• Fix Mistakes With White Paper And Tape• Tab Pages For Easy Reference