Creating Inspiring Workshops and Courses in Transdisciplinarity: A Guide - Manual / Resource - Page 21
Where will the training be held, and what is the room setup?
Ensure healthy working conditions that allow for easy collaboration among participants. A good setting for training:
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Is large enough for the size of the group and flexible enough so people can move around and have plenty of
breathing space;
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Is well-lit with natural light from windows and, ideally, with access to outside space;
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Has sufficient wall space for hanging note paper;
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Is accessible for everyone (consider ramps, elevators, parking, transportation); and
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Has good signage so that participants can find the room and the building easily.
Arrange the seating to fit the purpose and the activities. It is likely that the participants will repeatedly move from largegroup to small-group activities; from listening to presentation segments to conversation; from speaking to writing or
drawing. Are there also spaces apart from the whole group circle, e.g., outside of the room to arrange for activities where
small groups sit or can walk together and share ideas?
What equipment do you need?
Ensure that you have all the equipment/materials that you need. What is needed or possible depends on the context and
where you will hold the training. Consider at least the following:
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Tables for the participants for writing; a table for
your own materials; tables to place food and drinks
and/or to use for eating;
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Laptop (your own or someone else’s), projector,
adaptors;
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Wireless microphones that can be passed around;
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Flip charts and stands for each small group and
wall space for hanging completed pages;
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Video clips (audio/visual); and
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Whiteboard or an additional flip chart for trainer(s);
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Internet (and any access codes).
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Handouts (can you print out PowerPoint for
participants to reduce screen fatigue?);
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Sticky notes, markers, drawing paper, other art
supplies and resources;
Basics of training design
Setting and logistics
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