How to find the right MTa activity for your needs
Whenever you are trying to determine which MTa activity to deliver, this is the place to come. The MTa Learning Interactive Qualities Explorer is a tool...
By Jamie Thompson1 min read
Experiential Learning
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5 cool things you can do with an MTa Kit
We love to receive pictures of our kits in action. Here are some of the best examples from around the world… These are just some of the ways you can use an MTa...
By Jamie Thompson1 min read
How can you deliver an experiential student induction with no props?
Yesterday I had the pleasure of experiencing Ryan Offutt do just that with a group of Masters Students at Leeds University Business School.A good student...
By Jamie Thompson3 min read
7 Traps to avoid when facilitating experiential learning activities with young people
Facilitating experiential learning activities with young people presents some unique challenges and opportunities. What are the traps we should avoid? Many of...
By Jamie Thompson3 min read
Beyond the Ropes - Principles of facilitating experiential learning
The author is Martin Thompson, founder of MTa Learning.The article was first published in 2008. Despite working as a facilitator of experiential learning for...
By Jamie Thompson8 min read
The Basic Principles Behind Experiential Learning
Tell me about experiential learning An Interview with Martin Thompson This extract is based on an interview with Martin Thompson (MT), the founder of MTa...
By Jamie Thompson4 min read
Can we learn about performance from racing cyclists?
I started cycling recently, so decided it was time to enter a race. Race against the clockI chose a large event: about 2,500 competitors over a 101km course....
By Jamie Thompson3 min read
What is Experiential Learning? (And other frequently asked questions!)
MTa’s definition of Experiential Learning is: ‘developing personal understanding, knowledge, skills and attitudes through the analysis of, and reflection on,...
By Jamie Thompson6 min read
Actividades en equipo para jóvenes: MTa PASS, una evaluación
“The participation of our pupils in this programme of work has meant that their communication skills have developed and by using mixed age and ability groups...
By Jamie Thompson1 min read
9 Steps to Successful Experiential Learning
There is one basic rule and 9 simple practical steps that can help even the least experienced facilitator develop the learning.The Rule: Successful...
By Jamie Thompson3 min read
How to become a better facilitator
Read on to find out, as Martin shares his thoughts on the best way of developing facilitation skills…If you’d like to improve your facilitation skills, it’s a...
By Jamie Thompson3 min read