Apply Accelerated Learning Techniques

the workshop. The materials used to hang the pages have to preserve

the integrity of the wall. For example, if the wall is a hard wall with

paint, apply non-marking putty to the back of the page. If tape will not

harm the wall, apply a piece of tape to the top of the page. If the wall

has a cork-board or other cloth-covered surface, perhaps push-pins or

staples would work best. Have whatever materials are most appropriate

available on the supply table.

Once the room is set up and everybody is seated correctly, you are ready

to begin the workshop portion of the seminar. Throughout the

workshop, apply accelerated learning techniques.

This seminar provides an excellent opportunity to apply some accelerated

learning techniques. It is crucial for the Facilitator to set a pleasant,

relaxed, productive environment in which participants feel refreshed and

open to express their ideas. The following techniques can help promote

that kind of environment.

Bring a toy or

Bring a fun toy and/or noisemaker for each participant's use during the

noisemaker for each

seminar (they will return them to you after the seminar). The toys

participant

provide a way for participants to break the stress when they start feeling

burned out or to light-heartedly help keep someone "on track." Koosh

balls and light-weight small Nerf balls are good for tossing around

during breaks. Noisemakers are good for when someone makes a really

good (or really bad) suggestion. Encourage participants to pick and

choose their toy/noisemaker and to trade them for others as the seminar

progresses. NOTE: For health reasons, do NOT use noisemakers that

require someone to blow on/through them. Also, use good taste and

ensure a gender-safe training environment when selecting toys and

noisemakers (e.g., you would not want to bring a noisemaker that says

profane things when the buttons are pushed.)

Music can greatly enhance the environment. CD players and CDs are

allowed in most DOE facilities (whereas tapes and tape recorders are

Bring music for

not). Bring a selection of light jazz (with little or no singing) to play

breaks and "quiet

during breaks (Kenny G, Earl Klugh, Richard Elliott). You can also ask

thinking" time

the participants to bring in their "favorites" to play during breaks, but

use discretion so other participants are not offended by the music. The

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