Craft Impactful Learning Experiences - Online Classroom

When you only have a few days in the field with students, it’s crucial to establish an inclusive learning environment to deliver material and manage risk effectively. This presentation will cover best practices for creating effective, inclusive lesson plans that meet learners’ needs and contribute to better risk management throughout a program. Participants will finish the session with a template and concrete strategies for building productive learning environments in the classroom and the field.

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Liz Riggs Meder is the Director of Education at AIARE, an avalanche education non-profit. Based in Seattle, Liz is responsible for all aspects related to the development and delivery of AIARE's educational programming, which includes curriculum and program development for both recreational and professional training and education, as well as directing education evaluation and supporting research. Liz is an AIARE Instructor and holds an M.Ed from the University of Washington. A learning and cognitive science nerd, Liz loves combining her education interests with her love of traveling through the mountains.

Lead Image: Meany Patrol Race @ Meany Lodge, 2017. By: Rick Mead