In trainings I love when someone can keep me engaged. I feel like even if I am not interested in the content, I enjoy trainings where the leader is enjoying themselves and is really passionate about what they are teaching. I can see this in my own trainings also. I try now to only create courses about topics I really enjoy bc if I am not having fun, neither are the participants.

I agree about reading slides and also find needless repetition annoying. If someone doesn't understand they will ask a question. There is really no need to repeat the same information multiple times if an answer can be found in the presentation that will be shared. I feel like sometimes we forget to set our expectations high for teachers. I am always open to questions, I think they are important to the courses, but I try not to be repetitive.

@clewis Completely agree about being engaged. When all classes went virtual, it became a little more difficult to tell if the teachers were engaged bc most kept cameras off. I now ask them to keep the camera on, this way I can somewhat read facial expressions and know if I need to switch things up a bit.

@shidalgo I agree about hands-on activities!! I always try to give the teachers something to take with them. Or I give them practice time so they can ask questions while I am there with them. I believe having the practice time makes them more confident in completing the required activities.