Trainiaction Newsletter 2009.09.03
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09.03.09 a bi-monthly update from trainiac How to set up a room The set up of a room is something that can determine the success or failure of a learning intervention. The correct set up is especially true when you need people to break away into syndicated groups where discussion and discovery needs to take place. Suppressed discovery In a typical learning environment where the room is set up in a lecture room style or “ U” shape people become instantly aware that they are going to be learning on their own and that the probability for interaction with other learners is going to be restricted. Adults are social creatures so you need to create an environment where people feel they can be social and also serious about business at the same time. Catalyzed interaction In order for adults to learn, the room needs to be set up in a way that it allows for both discovery and interaction. Tables need to be set out in a syndicated group format where between 3–5 people (maximum) can sit together and have discussions. If there are many or large visuals and tools on the tables or other exercises being performed, it is at the syndicated tables that this will happen, not when people are all facing the front of the room. Learners need to be given control of their own learning, feel comfortable with the setting, and become comfortable sharing information. Tables need to be set apart so that one group does not interfere with another group’s discussion. This also allows space for the facilitator to move around the room to ensure groups are on the right track with their discussions and activities that have been assigned to them. This just won’t work! Take action Please share this document with colleagues. Following these tips to set up a room in an engaging way can make a big dierence in the quality of your facilitation. Contact us with any questions, suggestions or ideas you have for your next competency building exercise. We will be happy to help you halve the time it takes for your people to do their jobs eectively, at any level. © 2009 trainiac.com OFFICE Trainiac The Desoto E Lockwood Ave St. Louis, MO PHONE .. WEB www.trainiac.com EMAIL [email protected] ws what o s on facilitator sma, ability, rtise s the right sion Much better! s nce Inf lue & openly clearly Tips Supplies: Ensure that you have enough pens, paper, post-its, etc. for each table. Err on the side of caution. Seating: Establish whether the learners are going to assign tables to themselves or if you need to manage who sits where. Environment: Outside of the importance of the table settings is the correct amount of natural light that must be available, air conditioning needs to be set at a reasonable level and technology must work when and if required.
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How to set up a room for class training
Transcript of Trainiaction Newsletter 2009.09.03
09.03.09a bi-monthly update from trainiac
How to set up a roomThe set up of a room is something that can determine the success or failure of a learning intervention. The correct set up is especially true when you need people to break away into syndicated groups where discussion and discovery needs to take place.
Suppressed discovery In a typical learning environment where the room is set up in a lecture room style or “ U” shape people become instantly aware that they are going to be learning on their own and that the probability for interaction with other learners is going to be restricted. Adults are social creatures so you need to create an environment where people feel they can be social and also serious about business at the same time.
Catalyzed interactionIn order for adults to learn, the room needs to be set up in a way that it allows for both discovery and interaction. Tables need to be set out in a syndicated group format where between 3 –5 people (maximum) can sit together and have discussions. If there are many or large visuals and tools on the tables or other exercises being performed, it is at the syndicated tables that this will happen, not when people are all facing the front of the room. Learners need to be given control of their own learning, feel comfortable with the setting, and become comfortable sharing information. Tables need to be set apart so that one group does not interfere with another group’s discussion. This also allows space for the facilitator to move around the room to ensure groups are on the right track with their discussions and activities that have been assigned to them.
This just won’t work!
Take actionPlease share this document with colleagues. Following these tips to set up a room in an engaging way can make a big di!erence in the quality of your facilitation. Contact us with any questions, suggestions or ideas you have for your next competency building exercise. We will be happy to help you halve the time it takes for your people to do their jobs e!ectively, at any level.
© 2009 trainiac.com
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os on facilita
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sma, ability,
rtise
s the right
sion
Much better!
snce
Inf lue
& openlyclearly
TipsSupplies: Ensure that you have enough pens, paper, post-its, etc. for each table. Err on the side of caution.
Seating: Establish whether the learners are going to assign tables to themselves or if you need to manage who sits where.
Environment: Outside of the importance of the table settings is the correct amount of natural light that must be available, air conditioning needs to be set at a reasonable level and technology must work when and if required.
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