Action Zone: Front, center of the room.

Group Involvement: Little to none.

Seating: Facing the front of the room in rows. Chairs should be aligned 2 inches apart. The first row of seats should be located 6 feet away from the trainers table.

Tables: None in this configuration.

Space per person: 10 square feet.

Maximum # of people: There is no maximum for this configuration, as long as 10 square feet are provided for each person.

Accommodates AV: Yes. Will accommodate equipment well. If a group is larger than 40 participants, consider using projected images on a large screen so everyone can view the presentation.

Advantages: Ideal for large groups. Good for presenting videos or films that do not require discussion. Straight lectures with little group participation also work well with this style.

Disadvantages: Does not allow for much group participation. Does not provide writing surface for taking notes. People in the hack rows may feel removed from the lecture.

Variations:

Semicircular - A slight bend is added to the rows to give a feeling of togetherness. Not recommended for large groups because much floor space is wasted.

Chevron or “V" - Seats are aligned in straight rows, angled at 30 degrees facing the instructor or visual presentation. Again, used to create more harmony in the group.