Tip #240: Sunburst Room Arrangements
Sunburst Arrangement My favorite room set up is a sunburst arrangement. This has participants seated at rectangular tables. Each table has one end slanted toward
September 3, 2008
Sunburst Arrangement My favorite room set up is a sunburst arrangement. This has participants seated at rectangular tables. Each table has one end slanted toward
Some trainers prefer the U shape room arrangement, where the top of the U is the front of the room. Pros: All participants can see
This Tip looks at the negative impact of the classroom style of room arrangement on participant engagement and learning. Pros and Cons of Classroom Style
There is a myth that it doesn’t really matter what a training room is like or how participants are treated, because people will learn what
This week’s Tip focuses on how to create an emotionally comfortable learning environment so participants feel safe to learn. Create an Emotionally Comfortable Learning Environment
This Tip focuses on using cartoons in Powerpoint to enhance meaning or comment on a topic in a philosophical way. Clip Art in PowerPoint Does
This Tip identifies various learning activities that can be used to insert interactivity in an auditorium setting. The Lack of Movement Limits Some Learning Activities
This Tip looks at the myth that the cost of experiential activities is always high because you have to buy the materials. Defining Interactive and
This Tip argues that participant introductions at the beginning of a training program are essential to their comfort. Why Participant Introductions are Made at the
This Tip explains why it is important that trainers don’t start training programs with administrative details. Here’s Why You Don’t Start Training with Administrative Details
This Tip explains that learning and retention are different unless we take steps to increase the probability they will both occur. Learning Does Not Necessary
This Tip discusses the importance of having lesson plans for consistency and quality control, although they also enable flexibility. The Importance of Having Lesson Plans