Confirm the training dates, location, and number of participants. (Recommended not more than 50 participants).
Ensure you have the following materials:
Facilitator Guide, one copy for each instructor
PowerPoint presentation appropriate to the location of the course (reviewed for cultural references)
Learning Journal
Pre-Workshop Welcome Letter and Assessment
Attendance Sign-in Sheets
Session Evaluation and Follow-up Sheets
Read and study the Instructor Guide, PowerPoint presentation, and documentation pertaining to the local environment. If using case studies, review ahead of time and select the most appropriate cases studies and examples for your audience. Familiarize yourself with the Participant Workbook.
Be sure you have the following materials arranged with the organizer / host:
Video projector and screen
WIFI
Paper/flip chart
Presenter remote for slides
Speakers for audio with laptop. (Facilitator or venue may provide)
Large markers, assorted colors (one set for each table of 6-8 people)
Post-it notes
Box of black permanent markers (one for each person)
Masking tape
Any instructions on room location, parking, catering to be included in Welcome Letter.
Set-up
Arrive one hour before the training to set your room and equipment. Environment makes a difference.
Consider playing welcoming music for participants
Hang "Share Your Story" poster
Each table should have (one learning journal for each participant, post it notes and sharpies for the table, consider placing things to fiddle with on the tables for kinesthetic learners.
Start before you start. Meet and greet participants, including any welcoming activity to engage participants early.
During
Start on time and stay on track. Always start on time, even if only one participant is in the room.
Keep exercises within their time limit. Lead participants away from digressions via use of a parking lot for discussions outside of scope for other opportunity/follow-up.
Engage the group as active participants by asking for a volunteer scribe and/or leader in small group activities.
Use post-it notes to involve all participant and theme their input. This also provides opportunity for more introverted participants to share their ideas.
Seek to change/shift activity every 11 minutes. (Example group discussion, presentation, worksheets, video).
Be available for mentoring during breaks, after class and during activities.
Encourage active contribution during sessions including use of social media, creation of learning patterns, so participants are creating knowledge as the workshop develops.
Wikipedians love documenting their sessions. To reinforce the power of face to face connection, ask for a volunteer to document the session using notes captured in small groups.
Post knowledge from the session such as quotes in social media. Encourage participants to share what they have learned.
Practice active listening, reflecting your understanding of participant contributions.
Label and number paper charts. Use two different color markers for readability in the room.
Seek review questions every 6 to 8 slides for retention and encourage participants via pair shares, to discuss how the concept relates to their community.
Share learning objectives at the beginning of the session and ask participants for any other content/questions they would like answered.
Be sure to allow adequate time for reflection and evaluation.
Avoid jargon. Learning Journals contain a glossary of terms.
After
Send Thank You note with key learning points and encourage ongoing connection with community tools and resources.
Reflect on your own facilitation skills using the facilitator’s check list.
Celebrate that you helped our movement grow through sharing of your expertise.
References
↑Breaks may vary from site to site according to local guidelines or class preference.
学びの記録
About this journal
Use this learning journal to capture your Ah Ha ideas and the next steps to apply course content to your Wikimedia community projects. Also write down community members you connect with on the topic for ongoing knowledge sharing. 経験の文書化
