In my point of view from the experience I had when doing level 1 and 2 training on SharePoint 2007 and 2010 is that, I usually have some simple laboratory for the users to have.
While during the presentation, I will do a quick walk-through and allow them to have some time to practice later on with the opportunity to ask questions while the other co-instructors is around to assist.
Why I did this way is because, I don't wish to bored the users by reading them lengthy passage and going into too details as some may not be able to catch the steps properly.
It is always the golden thumb of rule to give them references.
Just my 2 cents.
Regards,
Milton Goh
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