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Facilitator Journal | Issue #0483, April 5, 2011
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| Dear Friends, |
This week we look at the idea of modularizing your workshops and
trainings. Most workshops or trainings, whether they last an hour
or all week, are typically divided into easily digestible modules
that last anywhere from one to three hours each. This week's article, Modularize Your Workshops, provides tips for doing
just that.
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The Point |
Modularize Your Workshops
Break
your workshops into "bite-sized" pieces
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Group Process Skill |
People learn and digest information best when it's delivered in "bite-sized"
chunks over relatively short periods of time. Dividing lengthy trainings
and workshops into modules of one hour or so in length facilitates both
the learning achieved by your participants, but also the design of the
workshop itself. Refer to the following tips when modularizing your workshops.
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Application |
Tip for modularizing
your workshops...
- Break workshop
into 60-90 minutes segments. This
allows breaks in between segments and makes each segment easier to design
and deliver.
- Assign
a theme to each segment. This clarifies the focus of participants attention on this theme throughout
the segment and serves as a design guide for you.
- Define
discrete object ives. Each segment should contain no more than
three discrete objectives you aim to attain by the end of the session
which you make clear to the participants at the outset.
- Include
interactive elements. Use experiential activities to involve
all participants and appeal to all learning styles. This brings more
energy, learning, and life to your workshops.
- Include
an action or application element in each segment. This helps
participants integrate and apply what they've learned or discovered.
- Include
inspirational elements. Including quotes, stories, and other
emotional elements are more likely to inspire participants to integrate
and act on what they learn, as well as making your workshops for interesting
and fun.
Add Your Comments
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Action |
Apply these principles in your next workshop design. Have we missed anything?
If so, please click on Add Your Comments and let us know, along with sharing your questions, feedback, and experience on this topic.
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