| Acquiring information on a new topic is learning. It | | | | DVD workshops are very flexible. As the student, you |
| occurs when something catches your attention, making | | | | have control of the pace of the DVD. If you need time |
| you open to the information, which you then process | | | | to reflect on what you are learning, just stop the DVD |
| to arrive at a conclusion. You have gained new | | | | and take as much time as you need. If you want to |
| knowledge and understanding - you have gone | | | | clarify any of the information taught, you can go back |
| through the process of learning. | | | | over the DVD, as many times as you want. With |
| On a daily basis, you're exposed to new ideas and | | | | learning from DVD, you maintain control over all of |
| information, but it is the more formalised aspect of | | | | your time. You make the decision of when to learn, so |
| learning that many adults fear. Prior experience with | | | | you're able to choose your best time. There's no |
| school causes many adults to have mixed emotions | | | | problem if you're a night owl ... the DVD will be ready |
| when it comes to learning something new. They may | | | | when you are. |
| desire the knowledge but experience feelings of | | | | There are three basic ways for taking in new |
| anxiousness, embarrassment, frustration or fear. | | | | information. You can learn by seeing, listening or doing. |
| These emotions get in the way of the ability to be | | | | A good DVD workshop caters to all learning styles. |
| receptive to new information. | | | | DVD has the benefit that you see and hear the |
| Discovering something new should be satisfying. With | | | | information. With demonstrations that incorporate |
| the availability of information on DVD, you have the | | | | follow along projects or workbooks, the DVD provides |
| capability of acquiring new skills and knowledge in your | | | | hands on experience for tactile learners. |
| own home. If you are one of the many adults, who | | | | A DVD is ideal for those who love to learn and for |
| experience unpleasant feelings when they find | | | | those who want to learn but are apprehensive. With |
| themselves in a classroom environment, learning from | | | | DVD you can discover a whole new world - From |
| a DVD workshop will be ideal. Learning in the comfort | | | | personal development to learning a new craft, such as |
| of your own home, you will be more receptive and | | | | patchwork and quilting. |
| attentive, making for an enjoyable experience. | | | | DVD catches your attention, directs you through the |
| DVD workshops have other advantages, as well. DVD | | | | material in an orderly way, gives you time to process |
| is an entertaining media, making it memorable. When | | | | the information and practice the new skills, so you can |
| you remember you have accomplished learning! | | | | arrive at understanding. |