By Ashraf Al Shafaki

What follows is a comparison between the characteristics of boring lectures vs. lively workshops.

Boring Lectures

Boring lectures are often characterized by being:

• Boring
• Lengthy
• Include no feedback or interaction with trainees
• One way communication flow
• The lecturer speaks all or most of the time

Lively Workshops

Lively workshops should enjoy the following characteristics:

• Interactive
• Fun
• Hands on
• Involves lots of practice
• Cooperative rather than competitive
• Enjoyable
• Self satisfying
• Enriching
• Useful
• Creative