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from embarrassing someone who does not have an answer. You can build in rewards
for participants providing correct answers, and at the end of the review give everyone
something, such as a piece of candy, for their efforts and so that there are no feelings
of losing, feeling undervalued, or being left out. You should review any concepts not
known by the group.

Let’s Talk Trash

Have each participant write down on a piece of paper one key concept, issue, or term
learned in the session. Once all participants are finished, have them crumple their pieces
of paper into a ball and toss them into an empty trash can that you pass around. After
collecting all papers, start the can back around the room and have each person select
one piece of paper, then form a group with three or four other learners. Give each group
a sheet of flip chart paper and tell them they have 15 minutes to uncrumple their papers,
write down each issue on the flip chart page, and discuss how the issue applies to their
workplace. At the end of 15 minutes, have a spokesperson for each group briefly share
their issues and how they apply to the rest of the class. Reward the group spokespeople
with candy, points, prizes, or whatever you are using as incentives.

Let’s Toss About Some Ideas

An alternative to the Let’s Talk Trash activity is to write key ideas, issues, concepts, or
terms on pieces of paper crumpled into balls. On your command, everyone gently tosses
his or her paper to someone else in the room. After all participants have retrieved a piece
of paper, have them uncrumple the pages and randomly call on people to read what is
on their paper. As a class, discuss the value of the idea or issue. If someone has an idea
or issue that has already been discussed, ask if anyone has more to add to the earlier
discussion, then move on. At the end of the review, add any additional key points not
brought out and discuss them.

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Capturing Feedback
any participants do not take time to provide valuable feedback on evaluation
Mforms at the end of a training session. They are typically in too much of a hurry
to leave and often circle rating numbers on the form, then rush out.
You can help increase the likelihood of receiving comments that can assist in
upgrading program content and delivery. To do this, provide session evaluation
forms at the beginning of the day rather than handing them out at the end.
Following a quick interim review, have participants take out their evaluation form
and jot down at least one thing that they have liked or disliked about the session
to that point. Tell them not to worry about the rating numbers until the end of the