1. Preparing For Class

2. Have YOU ever been to
a “bad” class?
Bueller!......Bueller!......Bueller!

3. What was bad about it?

4. What does “prepared”
really mean?
pre·pare
[pri-pair] , -pared, -par·ing.
3.to put in proper condition or readiness:
4.to put things or oneself in readiness; get ready: to prepare
for war.

5. What has to be prepared?
• You
• Classroom
• Program Materials
• Tools & Resources
• The Learners

6. What has to be prepared?
• You

7. Lets Start With You.
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8. Ok, what does
u
that mean for
me? Answer: What do YOU
need to do to prepare
YOURSELF BEFORE the
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Training Program
begins?

9. What should you do the WEEK
u
before and the DAY before
training begins?
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10. Week Prior:
u
•The Materials - Do you know them like the
back of your hand? Knowledge = Confidence = Performance
•The Learners – Who will be in your class?
What is their applicable education and
o
experience?
Day Before:
•Rest – You’re going to need it.
•Your Attire – Are you dressing for success?
– Appropriate
– Professional
– Comfortable
– Modest
– Practical

11. Summary:
u
BE SURE that YOU are ready in every way you
can be and should be prior to class.
o

12. What has to be prepared?
• You
• Classroom

13. Preparing Your Classroom

14. Here’s something
to consider when
preparing your
classroom.

15. What are the two most
important aspects of any
learning environment?
Any guesses……?

16. Comfort
&
Functionality

17. What makes a room…..
Temperature – adjustable Temperature – too hot or cold
Lighting – adjustable Lighting – too bright or dark
Seating – cushioned and adjustable Seating – hard plastic/metal/wood seats
Space – plenty of room to move Space - cramped
Color – soft hues and colors Color – bright harsh colors

18. What makes a room…..
Desks and Chairs Messy
Computer Equipment Disorganized
Presentation Equipment Strange seating configuration
Power & Lights Dark
Network Access Noisy
Storage Visual distractions

20. Summary:
Make absolutely sure that the classroom is
ready BEFORE the day your program begins.

21. What has to be prepared?
• You
• Classroom
• Program Materials

22. Preparing Course
Materials
Con
next
Train ions
i
Man ng
ual

23. So, what “materials” need to be
prepared for class?
Great Question! Glad you asked!

24. What “stuff” do you need to
effectively run your program?
Program Schedule
Instructor Guide
Student Manuals
Presentations
Hand Outs
Visual Aids
Study Guides
Exercise Guides

25. All of these classroom
assets require gathering,
printing, requesting,
emailing, purchasing,
collating, reserving,
organizing, stapling,
gluing, scrapbooking,
yodeling, singing,
dancing and jumping
through fiery hoops!!!

26. Things to Consider….
• Printing:
– How many copies of how many “things” will
have to be made?
– Will you use the copier or a printing company?
– Are there other classes starting at the same
time also using the copier?
– Will you need to collate, staple, bind or sort?
– Begin any printing/copying activities in plenty
of time before class.

27. Things to Consider….
• Presentation Props:
– Do you use any visual aids? Have you secured
them? (e.g. senior sensitivity materials)
– Are there any DVD/tapes you need for class?
– Are there any files you need on a thumb drive,
a network drive, a CD, etc.
– Have you tested that your files work on your
classroom PC?

28. Things to Consider….
• Games and Interactions:
– Will you need any specific materials for your
games or group activities?
– Do any of them require instructions to be
written or printed?
– Are there any classroom team competitions?
– If so, is there a point system and/or a “prize”
at the end of the program? What’s the prize?

29. Summary:
There are LOTS of materials and supplies
needed for class. Make sure you identify
them all and prepare them in plenty of
time before class.

30. What has to be prepared?
• You
• Classroom
• Program Materials
• Tools & Resources

31. Tools and Resources
Ya’ mean…like….
hammers and
saws?
Yeah…No.

32. Tools and Resources
What Classroom tools and
resources will you need?

33. Tools and Resources
After reviewing your instructor
documentation, you should have a list of
all of the classroom tools you will need to
properly deliver your training program.

34. Tools and Resources
Here’s a TIP:
Think BIG – to – SMALL.

35. Test Your Electronics!
Make sure your laptop has the files you will need for
your program and the software necessary to use
them. (call the help desk if it doesn’t)
Turn your project on and make sure it works and is
set for optimum focus, size, brightness and clarity.
Be sure to test all electronics. Plug them in, test
them and have spare batteries if applicable.

36. NON-Electronics
Set up your non-electronics the day before
Secure any supplies you will need as early as possible and
keep them in a secure place.
Supplies don’t order themselves!

37. Summary:
There are LOTS of moving parts to any
training program…..secure your
resources, test your tools and remove
all possible failure points.

38. What has to be prepared?
• You
• Classroom
• Program Materials
• Tools & Resources
• The Learners

39. Preparing the Learners
Let’s DO
this!

40. Program Communication
You shouldn't assume that all of your
class roster KNOWS they are
supposed to be in your class. While
it MAY be a safe assumption, it is not
a bad idea to send a welcome email
to your class roster.

41. Program Communication
In that email you might consider including:
•Your name and contact information
•The program description, date and time
•The location of the program
•The program outline and learning objectives
•Any materials they will need to bring to class
•A brief message welcoming them to your program

42. Program Communication
Believe it or not, the Learner’s Supervisor
may or may not know/”remember” they are
enrolled in your class. It isn’t a bad idea to
copy them as well.
Was that
THIS week?
Dang!

43. Learner Registration
If your program requires registration from
your learners, be sure to keep an eye on
registration activity in the days leading up to
your program.

44. Summary:
Use pre-program communications to
prepare your learners and set the tone for
the your program.
A little bit of communication can go a long
way to ensuring a smooth program.