Technical Skills

Technical skills refer to specific abilities and knowledge that are related to performing tasks within a particular field or domain. These skills are often specific to a particular job or profession and involve the application of practical, hands-on expertise using tools, technologies, or methodologies. As trainers, you will be expected to effectively navigate and utilize the technology you need to teach Amputee Peer Visitors either in-person or remotely.

Are you comfortable presenting and engaging with others virtually, via Zoom or Teams?  If you have not done this before, in a lead role, you may wish to practice a few times before your first training session.  How will you manage if the internet goes out?  Consider sharing this plan with the participants in your opening remarks and/or an earlier communication before the course.

In-person

Trainers must possess effective instructional delivery skills to engage learners and facilitate learning. This includes using appropriate language, pacing lessons effectively, using visual aids, including breaks, asking thought-provoking questions, and providing clear explanations. Trainers should vary their instructional strategies to cater to diverse learning styles and engage all students. This concept will be covered in an upcoming section called Teaching Adult Learners.

Virtual

There are some basic notes in the provided PowerPoint slides, however, you can download the slides we have provided and add your personalized notes. 

To create an interactive learning environment,  participants should be encouraged to keep their cameras on during virtual sessions. Should you wish to divide the participants into smaller groups for some of the learning exercises, refer to the Zoom website for more information on how to create breakout rooms.

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