Modes Of Delivery

DIFFERENT MODES OF DELIVERY

Once the design team has created many desirable solutions, it is time to consider how to make these feasible and viable. Various modes of delivery are discussed in the following spread that are meant to complement an organization’s existing implementation processes and may prompt adaptations to the way solutions are typically rolled out. Every mode of delivery is designed keeping in mind the goals of the programme and caters to its needs.

MODE

Lectures - Lecturette (short lectures) - Lecture forum (with question cards or question/answer period)

Film Videos Slides Visual essay

Site Visits -Design oriented - Technology Oriented - Culture oriented - Material oriented

Group Discussion (of given topic) Buzz Groups (short, time-limited discussion on given subject) METHOD

Trainer should be an interesting speaker, able to self-limit and stick to time, be able to facilitate questions effectively. Remain attentive to the participants’ verbal and non-verbal responses and reactions. Use clear language and anticipate language differences.

Always introduce & de-brief a film, etc. Discuss while or after the presentation. Make sure all the necessary equipment is working and there is enough space to accomodate all participants. Care should be taken about the language used in the videos/film etc.

Guide the participants through the site explaining some aspects and leaving some for the participants to explore. Site-visits help the participants get a real-world view of the current practices in the field of craft and design. Make sure that the schedule is planned effectively including breaks in between destinations for refreshments.

Divide large group into small groups; groups of 4–6 are most effective. Trainer/Mentor/Expert should be able to give clear instructions and keep discussion on target. Main function is judging when to cut off discussion. BEST FOR

- Conveying large sum of information. - Fast and efficient forum allows exploration of content in more detail.

- Content reinforcement. - Adding entertainment. - Flexible start and stop for discussion.

- Tactile experience. - Experiential learning. - On-site doubt resolution.

- Keeps participants interested and involved. - Resources can be discovered and shared. - Learning can be observed. - Participants are active. - Sustained interaction allows quieter participants to express themselves. - Allows chance to hear other points of view;.

MODE

Webinars METHOD

Short for Web-based seminar, it is a presentation, lecture, workshop or seminar that is transmitted over the Web using video conferencing software. Give, receive and discuss information over the web All participants present many ideas as rapidly as possible on a problem or issue. Do not evaluate, criticize, omit, or discuss craft design ideas until all are written;. Record in contributor’s own words. Conduct a series of exercises with clear objectives. The outputs of each of the exercises add up to the understanding of the craft and design principles and leads to the creation of the final output. The exercises can be complimented by any of the above modes of delivery. Groups can be formed in order to avoid material wastage and collaborative learning. Participants are shown the correct steps for completing a task/process or are shown an example of a correctly completed task/craft process. Requires skill to break procedure down into simple steps Make sure that the group has some familiarity with the topic. BEST FOR

- Peer groups spread over different places with good internet connection. - Dissemination of information beyond the

Brainstorming

Workshops

Demonstrations

constraints of time and space. - Can get all participants involved in collecting a lot of information. - Generate quick ideas. - Good for problem-solving. - Could act as a filler. - Validates ideas of group.

- Participants switch roles between passive and active, keeping them involved. - Learning happens as a result of actually doing things, handling the material, brainstorming, prototyping etc.

- Aids comprehension and retention. - Stimulates participants’ interest. - Can give participants model to follow. - Good for learning simple skills.

All the above modes of delivery are based on a few experiences. It could develop into an exhaustive list of different modes of delivery. The modes listed here are therefore not the only ones that can be implemented. For effective training however, it is recommended to use a combination of these modes and also come up with newer modes. They also depend upon the development in technology. As such its success in delivering the training program is strongly dependent on those who are delivering the training as well as on those who are receiving the training. Its a matter of making informed decisions.

DE D E L I V E R

Space Making Craft- Earth craft workshop- Lecture on ‘Introducing clay and its techniques’

DE Deliver

Overview To understand the various ways in which a given Craft Innovation Training Programme will be executed. It discusses, what are the methodologies that can be explored and also how to go about conducting and supervising a particular innovation programme.

Objectives and Intended Output- The primary objective of this stage is to ensure proper delivery of the intended plan and framework. After determining what medium would be best suited for one’s training, this stage helps one achieve high level of quality. At the end of this stage one will have successfully conducted the training programme and the major responsibility is delivered.

Sub-Stags of ‘Deliver’- The sub-stages of ‘Deliver’ include ‘expose’, ‘interact’ and ‘innovate’. These sub-stages largely discuss the entire process of ideation and creation through various means, techniques and tools.

DE-1

Expose - Input Sessions - Site Visits

DE-2

Interact - Demonstrate - Discuss

DE-3

Innovate - Experiment - Make