At Solutions House, we approach each opportunity with the confidence that our collective skills, experiences and resources can add value.

We do have a certain style that comes from many years of experience in adult learning theories, cognitive sciences, and the well-established philosophies of active learning.

Active learning is personal. In effect, learners forge their own approaches to learning which increases retention and greatly eases implementation. It views education as a process not a memorization of facts. Active learning has the following benefits:

• When participating, one is naturally attentive
• Active involvement forces learner to construct a response, thus more deeply synthesizing information than mere rote memorization
• Figuring out the process rather than just following directions results in a solution unique to the learner - one that is, ultimately, easier to reconstruct
• Produces "episodic memory" that is specific to an event, and has longer retention

We will call on many techniques in the design of an active learning solution to ensure that we build a product with the above in mind. These may include:

• Stories
• Visuals
• Surprise
• Varied media and formats
• Metaphors
• Sensory stimuli
• Simplicity
• Humor
• Emotional "pulls"
• Hands-on demos
• Memory cues
• Gaming techniques

All of these techniques are measured to ensure fit with and respect for an organization's culture and comfort level.