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Taarifa is a great technical platform with solid user interfaces, but it does require some nominal training, which we've tried to make fun. There are several ways to make use of the training module. The first two, outlined here, have to do with pervasive games and facilitated workshops. Both cases address the same roles, require supplies, and should involve taking your trainees through either asynchronous (in the case of the pervasive game) or facilitated discussion points.

Pervasive Games

A pervasive game might occur at a larger event, where you don't have everyone's dedicated attention for a specific amount of time, and is not recommended unless you do not have other options. This is because training often begins simply, and then layers in complexity and difficulties as participants learn. In a pervasive game, all the complexity and mechanics must be part of the introductory language.

Facilitated Workshops

The recommended method is through a facilitated workshop, in which you have the focused attention of trainees for about two hours. In this, complexity can be layered in slowly, and all participants have a chance to learn from each other (as well as their own insights).