Logistics of training

Logistics of training

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  Logistics of Training
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  Workshop planning logistics2factors: Location and Time-frameEverything will depend on these factors!!Think about advantages & disadvantages of the location, and compare these to the workshop/training goalsThink about ways to overcome any disadvantages or constraints
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  Ask yourselfWho isthe audience? What are their needs?What are the goals of the workshopWhat is the most appropriate date and time to conduct the training? Does this conflict with other conferences & workshops in the area?Where should the workshop be conducted? How many people can be accommodated? Who do I call to have the workshop date included on our organisation’s master calendar?How can the disadvantages be overcome?
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  Resource personsWho canco-facilitate a workshop with me?How will we divide the duties for pre, during and post-workshop tasks?Who are the Resource people at my institution I might invite to a workshop? What will I ask the Resource person to do?
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  Your resourcesWhen planningfor training consider the following:What facilities do you have for training?What equipment? Projector? How many computers? With Internet connection?Enough for hands-on work? If not, how can you make training interactive?What level of Internet and computer skills do your users have?
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  Tips for successfultrainingPrepare beforehandCheck the venueFacilitate learningIntroduce training and participantsHandle questions and discussionTroubleshootKeep participants focusedAsk open questionsSummarize and evaluateMake improvements for future training
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  Check the VenueArriveearlyKnow support staff and their contact information and learn the layout if new venueSet up and check computers and other equipment Practice exercises againGet computer log ins and bookmark web resourcesOrganize materials
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  When Things GoWrongOvertimeBroken projectorSlow/no web connectionDifficult participantsNo understanding for you and participants
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  #Task: Planning fordifficult environmentsIn your groups:
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  Develop a5 minute presentation on how you would plan and deal with difficult environments
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  No power (light)
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  Slow internet connection
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  Equipment fails towork e.g projector
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  Difficult participantsThank you.AnyQuestions?