
Workshop setup - One computer with the Acrobat Writer program installed per student. Instructor also requires a computer with the Writer program installed, connected to an LCD projector.
Gain attention During the workshop introduction, the instructor shows a hand-drawn form and explains that the students will be creating this form as a .pdf document.
Identify objective The instructor reviews the goals and outline for the workshop. Explain the objectives in general terms as described in the workshop handout.
Recall prior learning Remind the students of what they learned in the Acrobat Writer I workshop. Ask students to remember when they may have seen .pdf forms on the Internet
Presentation The instructor creates a form from scratch, step-by step. Beginning with MS Word, the words of the form are entered, leaving space for the drawing of the boxes later. The boxes are drawn/created in the Acrobat Writer program.
Guided learning The instructor creates the form step-by-step with the students simultaneously performing the same steps. Provide further explanation as necessary.
Elicit performance - Encourage students ask questions and to think about how they may use the .pdf forms in their daily jobs.
Provide feedback - Continue answering questions and individually helping students.
Assess performance- Review objectives with students and check comprehension. Assist as needed.
Enhance retention/transfer Encourage the students to start creating forms immediately, so that they will remember what they have learned. Offer to assist them one-on-one if they have questions or encounter difficulties.