This handbook for trainers presents strategies for producing interesting, participatory trainings. It describes exercises and games, and offers advice for getting the most out of props, toys, puzzles, visual aids, and electronic media. Trainer tools, including guidelines, checklists, sample handouts, questionnaires, and graphics, are included. Lucas is a consultant. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
Preface
Ch. 1 Brain-Based Learning
Ch. 2 Lighting the Creativity Lamp
Ch. 3 Setting the State for Learning
Ch. 4 Opening with a Bang
Ch. 5 Creating a Stimulating Learning Environment
Ch. 6 Grouping Participants and Selecting Volunteers
Ch. 7 Engaging and Energizing Learners
Ch. 8 Making Your Visual Message Sizzle
Ch. 9 Keeping the Communication Flowing
Ch. 10 Celebrating Successes
Glossary of Terms
Resources for Trainers
Tools for Trainers
Graphics for Trainers (Communicating with Graphics)
Index