Calls for workshops are frequently included in CfP. Whereas a
traditional presentation involves the presenter talking to an audience a
workshop is much more interactive and involves different preparation.
As workshops involve audience participation you may need to prepare
additional materials such as handouts or cards. When doing this you need
to keep the needs of the audience and the practicalities of the space in
mind. I've been to conference workshops where presenters clearly haven't
considered the room they will be in as they ask us to divide into groups
in a very confined space. From this and other observations, making sure
you know your space as well as you can in advance would be my top tip
for preparing a workshop.
Does anyone else have any other tips or observations that they want to
share? Have you seen something done really well or even really badly
that you would like to avoid?
Claire
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Claire Sewell, MSc, MCLIP
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