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2. Trainer Development Conference Learning Objectives • As a result of this training, you will be able to: • List important elements to consider when preparing a training room,

3. Trainer Development Conference 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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5. Trainer Development Conference 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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7. Trainer Development Conference 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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10. Trainer Development Conference Room Arrangement cont’d • 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.

11. Trainer Development Conference 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.

12. Trainer Development Conference 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.

13. Trainer Development Conference Electrical Power • Be sure adequate electrical power is available. • Don’t overload circuits • Check the locations of outlets – the night before. • Know where the circuit breakers are.

14. Trainer Development Conference Distractions • Room temperature • Loud fans • Cell phones – pagers • Personal comfort

15. Trainer Development Conference 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.

16. Trainer Development Conference 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.

17. Trainer Development Conference 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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20. Trainer Development Conference BSA 500 – Lap 6 AnswersArrangements • 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

21. Trainer Development Conference Thank you!