Learning Circle Insights
Learning About Learning Circles
with
Wednesday, 12 Aug. to Wednesday, 26 Aug. at Virtual meetings
Pittsburgh
Summary
18 learners signed up; 8 responded to the survey
Learner Goals
Why did people sign up?
- "Learn how Learning Circles work and how I can engage future volunteers in them to support adult learners in my community."
- "I would like to improve my public training skills and knowledge."
- "to learn from the awesome work of CLP and P2PU"
- "Develop the requisite skills necessary to facilitate learning groups through the Onondaga Free Library and the community it serves."
- "better understanding of facilitation of learning circles"
and 12 others
Goals Met
Did participants reach their learning goals?
Confidence in course materials
Do participants feel more confident about what they learned?
Next Steps
How do participants intend to apply what they learned?
- "MCL is pulling together a planning team, in order to get ready for an October start (due to impact of layoffs)"
- "running my first learning circle in 2 weeks!"
- "Work with the rest of my coworkers who attended and see how we can implement this at our library."
- "Provide learning circles!"
- "I hope to keep thinking and planning, hoping the day may come when I am in a position where I am able to facilitate a learning circle. I am considering trying to launch one "on my own time," just to get some experience, since that seems the only way for the time being."
and 3 others
Net Promoter Score
Would participants recommend learning circles to a friend?
Why or Why Not?
- "It's a wonderful idea that deserves more traction ."
- "it's free learning using expert content in an informal group setting"
- "Learning Circles (and distance learning) are the name of the game right now and I don't see that diminishing that much even after the pandemic. Plus, they're kinda fun."
- "I have lots of nerdy friends who would enjoy the format if the topic were one they were interested in."
- "Once the pandemic is behind us, and learning circles can take place in an in-person environment, I think they can prove useful to individuals looking to acquire new skills."
and 2 others
Attendance
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