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Flexible Space: The Secret To Designing Powerful Training

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Certain room set ups encourage interaction between the participants and the workshop leader, others do not. The ability to “shift” delivery formats – from say an interactive lecture to small group activities helps students pay more attention. If you are trying to do an interactive lecture, it dampens interaction.

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How To Think Like An Instructional Designer for Your Nonprofit Trainings

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

You also need to consider the learning environment, any constraints, the delivery options, and the timeline for the project. I planned for this by incorporating an after-lunch energizer that used movement to get people’s brains going. The physical space you are working in will also help inform your design.