I’m aiming to talk to my target group this week. I’m in two minds about whether to show them an example diagram/map of the comfort zone from off the web as inspiration or to simply ask them to draw what they think theirs looks like. I’ve spent a fair bit of time looking at the ones on the web trying to decide if seeing these would help or hinder participants. I also re-read the article which summarises scientific evidence of unpredictable outcomes having an impact on learning ability and I’d like to include this in my questionnaire. I also want to find out how to support learning in the comfort-zone or outside of it so I’ve added an extra section which asks participants how they like to acquire new skills:
- Video guide
- Written manual
- One-to-one training with an expert (in person)
- One-to-one training with an expert (virtual,eg video link)
- Sharing expertise with peers, eg: fellow students.
- Online courses eg: LInkedin Learning
- Internet generally – Youtube and web research.
I’m also now thinking that I’d like to interview students of varied ages to give a broader study of how much experience comes in to play with knowing how to use your comfort zone.