Physical+Environment+Description

**Physical Environment Description** 


 * Physical Environment:**

In context of the business professional, the learning environment has to be ‘Focused’. The environment in which the learners are to be contained would ideally be comprised of the following key Elements: 
 * Bright Florescent Lighting
 * Light colored carpet or white ceramic tile
 * Multiple windows (or wall composed entirely of glass providing view to either the outside of the premises of view facing inward to the remainder of the office) with blinds
 * Single of double doors
 * Large whiteboard encompassing approximately 70 percent of the front facing wall
 * Large table centered in room (preferable table shape either oval or rectangular)
 * Ten to twelve chairs surrounding the table
 * Large Avaya® conference phone in middle of table
 * Smaller secondary conference phone receivers placed at the head and foot of the table
 * Motorized projector located directly above the center of the table
 * Motorized projection screen located above the white board
 * Multiple power outlets located around the room


 * Environment Components .... "//Explained//"**


 * Florescent Lighting** – The participants of the training sessions will utilize their computer for a majority of the day. While being productive on a computer screen, most extensive computer users tend to ‘stare’ at the screen. In doing so, the eyes become dry. Exposing someone facing these conditions for hours on end in an area of low light may cause damage to the eyes and hinder visibility of the learner. Thus, bright florescent lighting is preferred in the training environment


 * Light Flooring** - In order to maintain the ‘focus’ of the meeting/training, the environment in which the training is taking place needs to create the least amount of distractions as possible. Therefore, creating a clean, crisp environment will help the learner maintain focus on the presented material and help promote retention of the presented information.


 * Multiple Windows** - Windows looking outward or inward to the training environment is very crucial. This creates the illusions that the learner is not ‘captive’ or bound to the presentation. This makes the learner feel comfortable and allows the learner to be more receptive of the presented information.


 * Door(s)** - Obviously, a door way is needed to gain entrance and departure from the training environment. Preferably, there will be a front door and back door to the learning environment. The secondary back door is important when one or multiple learners need to exit the room before the conclusion of the presentation. This will allow them an exit that will cause the least amount of distractions from the remaining learners


 * White Board** - A large white board is very important to this learning environment as it provides a work space for brainstorming, product mapping, and process flows and charts. This allows all participants to actively give feedback and have this feedback visible through out the duration of the learning session(s).


 * Table** - The table is necessary for the learners to jot down notes, or dock their notebook computers for use. This table should be centered for ‘presentation’ of the room as well as allowing ease of entry/exit to their seat. Having a rectangular or oval shaped table ensures each learner has adequate personal space. //Additionally, rectangular or oval shaped tables are becoming an industry standard in the corporate workplace.//


 * Number of Seats** - Ten to twelve seats surrounding the table is the ideal number. This ensures the group attending the training does not become too large enhancing the chances that the instructor looses ‘control’ of the group. //Any number of participants that exceed ten of twelve; the instructor may want to consider breaking the group into smaller sessions.//


 * Conference Phone** - A large conference phone should be located in the center of the table with extension receivers located at the head and foot of the table. This ensures if a conference call needs to be made, all participants in the room can be head clearly. Additionally, Avaya is the brand of choice for their clarity, durability, and reputation in the workplace.


 * Projector and Screen** - Both the projector and screen should be motorized to retract out of sight. This creates a more clean learning environment and does not distract from the focus of the training. The screen should be located to drop down in front of the white board to keep the focalized area of interest in a general direction so the learner does not have to move around to get a better view.


 * Power Outlets** - Multiple power outlets are critical for many learning sessions require the learner to utilize their notebook computer. Multiple outlets allows the learner to keep a ‘charge’ on their machine and continue to follow the presentation.

An ideal physical learning environment is pictured below:

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