A Guide to Running Community Sessions and Academic Workshops for Teachers

So how do you run a truly high-quality and effective activity? This article walks you step by step through planning and delivery, and introduces supporting tools such as NoraClass that raise the professionalism of the programme.

Why run community activities and academic workshops?

Professional sessions and workshops not only help teachers update their knowledge but also:

Exchange practical experience from teaching.

Solve pedagogical problems that remain unresolved.

Develop soft skills (presenting, leading discussions).

Create momentum for renewing teaching methods.

Build the reputation of the school or class and the personal brand of each teacher.

In particular, when a tool such as NoraClass integrates digital content, thevisual illustration through 3D lectures makes the discussion far more vivid and easier to understand.

Step 1: Define a clear topic and objectives

A session or workshop is only effective if itmeets the needs of the teachers taking part. Run a quick survey (with a Google Form or verbally) to find out:

The topics teachers are interested in (for example: project-based teaching, 3D technology in the classroom, student assessment).

The level suited to the audience (primary, lower-secondary or upper-secondary teachers, etc.).

Do they want hands-on practice or only theory?

For example, if the teacher community at your school wants to renew its STEM methods, the topic "Applying augmented reality and 3D to STEM teaching" will be extremely appealing.

Step 2: Make a detailed plan

A workshop plan should include:

The specific time and venue (or a link if online).

The list of speakers and facilitators.

The detailed content of each part (introduction, sharing, group discussion, practice).

Materials to prepare in advance (these can be sent early by email or Zalo).

Supporting tools (projector, screen, presentation software).

If you use NoraClass, you can plan to present3D lectures live in the hands-on part of the workshop, so teachers can experience them on the spot.

Step 3: Invite experts or experienced teachers as speakers

The credibility of a workshop depends largely on itsspeakers. Use your professional network to invite:

Teachers who have achieved high results in teaching innovation.

University lecturers and education research experts.

Education technology (EdTech) specialists to introduce new solutions.

If you cannot yet invite a major expert, you can absolutely invite teachers from your own school to share in a "peer sharing" format, people who have already trialled the new methods.

Step 4: Encourage discussion and practice

A common mistake is turning a workshop into a long lecture. Design the programme so thatat least 30-40% of the time is for group discussion and practice.

For example:

After introducing the theory of the flipped classroom, divide participants into small groups to plan one model flipped lesson together.

For a technology topic, let teachers try designing a lecture with NoraClass right in the workshop.

Step 5: Summarise and commit to action

The final part should quickly summarise the main content, draw out the lessons, andencourage teachers to commit to applying them right after the workshop. You can also run a mini-game in which each group presents a "plan to apply in next week's class" to increase practical value.

Step 6: Keep the connection going after the workshop

After the session or workshop, do not let the momentum fade. Do the following:

Send the materials and links to recordings.

Create a Zalo or Facebook group to keep exchanging ideas.

Check in regularly, or invite the community to share the results after applying what they learned.

In particular, if the workshop used NoraClass, send the demo lecture file again so teachers canexperience it again at home, and encourage them to register for a trial account.

NoraClass accompanies teachers in renewing their teaching

With experience of organising many training sessions and workshops in the education sector, NoraClass is proud to be themost effective 3D/AR teaching support tool available today. The platform helps to:

Illustrate vividly during the workshop itself.

Help teachers build quality lectures on their own after the workshop.

Create a teacher community using NoraClass to share lectures and experience.

Are you planning a workshop on teaching innovation, or do you need a demonstration of the 3D tool? Do not hesitate to contact the NoraClass team for free consultation on organising it. Let's create quality activities together for the Vietnamese teacher community!