Host a how-to class and share your talents in your community. Got a special skill such as a second language, ability to perform home repair, or hidden talent?
Here are some tips on sharing your knowledge and talent and planning an educational gathering that everyone can enjoy:
Pick a location
Tight on space in your home? Consider the local community recreation center instead for your class. They usually offer classrooms or conference halls for a small fee. Or, you can contact the city library or chamber of commerce for more information about their rental facilities.
Prepare a lesson plan
Teaching others is not always a simple endeavor, so it’s important to prepare ahead of time. Create visuals using handouts, electronic presentations, and other props. Helen South of the About.com guide to drawing and sketching, routinely hosts drawing classes for her community.
“Have some good pre-prepared resources, and ‘test drive’ lessons first,” South suggests. “It’s important to balance structured lessons with ones that allow more freedom and creativity.”
Teach what you know
If you are unsure about a topic, poll your co-workers and friends about any hidden skills you have that they would like to learn. It could range from how to use a presentation program to your favorite homemade pasta sauce.
Host a How-To Class
Host a how-to class and share your talents in your community. Got a special skill such as a second language, ability to perform home repair, or hidden talent?
Here are some tips on sharing your knowledge and talent and planning an educational gathering that everyone can enjoy:
Pick a location
Tight on space in your home? Consider the local community recreation center instead for your class. They usually offer classrooms or conference halls for a small fee. Or, you can contact the city library or chamber of commerce for more information about their rental facilities.
Prepare a lesson plan
Teaching others is not always a simple endeavor, so it’s important to prepare ahead of time. Create visuals using handouts, electronic presentations, and other props. Helen South of the About.com guide to drawing and sketching, routinely hosts drawing classes for her community.
“Have some good pre-prepared resources, and ‘test drive’ lessons first,” South suggests. “It’s important to balance structured lessons with ones that allow more freedom and creativity.”
Teach what you know
If you are unsure about a topic, poll your co-workers and friends about any hidden skills you have that they would like to learn. It could range from how to use a presentation program to your favorite homemade pasta sauce.