- An overview of each session or module in a longer workshop.
For example, a two-day conference might have four workshop sessions. Each
session might begin with a one sheet 'session at a glance' overview that includes:
- Goals
- Total times
- Agenda (with numbered activities and time required for each one)
- Materials and supplies needed
- Advance preparation required.
This helps the facilitators work their way through the material and keep focused during
the workshop.
- Detailed facilitator notes for each session to include:
- Title of each activity and total time it takes
- Goal of the activity
- Key steps in the activity (bulleted)
- Examples of answers participants might give to questions posed
- Suggestions for prompts if the desired points are not forthcoming
- Background notes to the facilitator to elaborate key points
- Reminders to the facilitator of key points to help participants understand
the material. For example:
- Suggest that each small group task be read aloud as well as posted
- When there is a diagram or graphic, the facilitator should be instructed to
'build the diagram' rather than begin with the finished product.
- A copy of the participant materials including handouts.
See the example at the end of this section for a sample workshop overview and detailed
facilitator notes.