Arrangements

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Arrangements

• Session 6
• Trainer Development Conference

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Learning Objectives

• As a result of this training, you will be able
  to
• List important elements to consider when
  preparing a training room,

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Room Arrangement

• Participants should always have a clear,
  unobstructed view of the presentation area.
• Training should be presented against the longest
  wall.
• Avoid setting up a room where activity is
  occurring behind the presenter.
• Watch out for strong back or side lighting from
  windows.

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Room Arrangement

• Participants should always have a clear,
  unobstructed view of the presentation area.
• Training should be presented against the longest
  wall.
• Avoid setting up a room where activity is
  occurring behind the presenter.
• Watch out for strong back or side lighting from
  windows.

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Room Arrangement

• Participants should always have a clear,
  unobstructed view of the presentation area.
• Training should be presented against the longest
  wall.
• Avoid setting up a room where activity is
  occurring behind the presenter.
• Watch out for strong back or side lighting from
  windows.

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Room Arrangement contd

• Avoid using a podium, remove or hide if possible.
• Place a clock where it can be seen clearly by
  presenters.
• Set up the training room the night before.

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Seating

• Seat Participants at tables in small groups.
• Curved tables or round tables with chairs only on
  one side work well.
• Arrange tables and chairs so everyone has an
  unobstructed view.
• A fan arrangement works well.

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Training Aids

• Placing the screen / monitor at an an angle in
  the corner may be effective for some rooms.
• Place the screen / monitor high enough for all to
  see clearly.
• Avoid bright light that causes reflections or
  washes out the image.

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Electrical Power

• Be sure adequate electrical power is available.
• Dont overload circuits
• Check the locations of outlets the night
  before.
• Know where the circuit breakers are.

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Distractions

• Room temperature
• Loud fans
• Cell phones pagers
• Personal comfort

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Some Other Considerations

• Make adequate space for activities if they are
  part of your session.
• Set up a staff table in the back of the room.
• Good place for the timekeeper.
• Be aware of the acoustics. You may have to adjust
  your voice to meet the room.
• A coach in the back is helpful
• Assure accessibility by persons with physical
  challenges.

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Summary

• Training room preparation must consider the
  available space and resources.
• Make sure all the participants get a chance to
  see and interact with the trainer as well as the
  presentation material.
• The room should be set up for the convenience of
  the participants not the staff.

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BSA 500 - Lap 6 QuestionsArrangements

• What are three considerations for classroom
  preparations?
• What is one distraction trainers encounter?
• How should seating be arranged?
• True or False A staff table should be set up at
  the side of the room.

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Arrangements Session 6BSA 500 Questions
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BSA 500 Lap 6 Answers Arrangements

• What are three considerations for classroom
  preparation?
• Table and seating arrangement
• Lighting
• Distractions
• Power
• Adequate space to accommodate activity
• Acoustics
• What is one distraction trainers encounter?
• Temperature
• Loud fans or other noise
• Cellular phones and pagers

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