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Here are some engaging hands-on activities for adult learners to practice Acronyms, Jargon & Tech Terms in Workplace Documents, along with a materials list:
Acronym Matching Challenge
Activity: Participants match common workplace acronyms (e.g., KPI, ROI, SaaS) with their full meanings.
Materials:
Printed acronym cards.
Sorting trays for categorization.
Jargon Identification Exercise
Activity: Participants analyze workplace documents and highlight industry-specific jargon, discussing its meaning and usage.
Materials:
Sample workplace texts (emails, reports, manuals).
Highlighters and pens.
Tech Term Exploration Task
Activity: Participants research and define common tech terms used in their industry, creating a reference guide.
Materials:
Workplace vocabulary lists.
Sticky notes for annotation.
Real-World Application Scenarios
Activity: Participants analyze workplace policies or training manuals to extract key acronyms, jargon, and tech terms.
Materials:
Sample workplace documents.
Spreadsheet software (optional).
Interactive Sorting & Categorization
Activity: Participants organize acronyms, jargon, and tech terms based on their function and relevance in workplace settings.
Materials:
Printed term sets.
Sorting trays.
Explore more workplace literacy strategies here and additional interactive teaching methods here.
Paper: Worksheets, flashcards, word lists.
Writing Tools: Pens, pencils, markers, highlighters.
Scenario Cards: Pre-written acronym and jargon identification challenges.
Sorting Trays: For organizing different types of workplace terms.
Reference Guides: Workplace manuals, industry glossaries.
These activities make acronym recognition and jargon comprehension practical and engaging in workplace scenarios.