Workshop Logistics

Staging the Workshop Room

Before the session begins, arrange the room for the group to sit in a U-shape or semi-circular formation so that no one is sitting behind another. This allows for easy visuals and access to presentations. It ensures that everyone can maintain eye contact, fuid communication and inclusive engagement.

Proposed Seating Arrangements

U-Shape Plan Semi-Circle

• Ensure that there is clear identifcation of the workshop through signs or PowerPoint presentation imagery. • Use name tags or another system where it will be easy to identify your and participants’ names. • If possible, use technology to play background music as persons enter the space.

Session Materials

The session materials vary, and material needs will be outlined at the beginning of each activity. However, ensure that you have these key session staples below:

✔ Note paper for each student ✔ Masking tape to display completed activities

✔ Writing utensils each student

✔ Laptop, PowerPoint projector, projector screen, extension cords

✔ Materials for activities ✔ Audio equipment to play music or videos for presentation

✔ Flipchart easel, paper, assorted permanent markers

✔ Glue sticks, scissors, paperclips