The Positive Effects of Cartoons in the Adult Classroom

Trainers are always looking ways to engage their adult learners. Try training cartoons! When used properly, training cartoons can engage the student, help them to remember key points and enjoy a laugh or two. Funny, even slightly irreverent, training cartoons can really help your message stick! When you incorporate highly customized, topic-specific training cartoons into your learning program, the content shines and you spark an interest in even the most recalcitrant student.

Training cartoons in the adult classroom can appeal to all types of learners. They send the message to have a laugh, lighten a dry or boring topic, relax and overcome fears, all of which help create a better learning environment. Cartoons can motivate adult learners to take new approaches to more effective learning.

Cartoons are ideal for most adult learning programs, from cultural and language training to soft skills training sessions to compliance training programs like HIPAA, FMLA and Workplace Violence. Training cartoons are an ideal learning tool to bridge the gap between content and learning outcomes.

When selecting training cartoons for the classroom, look for well-designed, topic-specific collections. Never rely on generic clip art! You message can easily get lost and your students confused when your graphics are too generic and/or don’t address the specific training message. When chosen carefully, training cartoons are an excellent tool for use in adult learning environments.

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