Preparatory activities are essential to ensure that participants are aligned and ready to engage fully in a workshop. These activities serve several key purposes: they help save time by reducing the need for extensive explanations during the workshop, prepare participants mentally for the tasks ahead, and foster a sense of individual responsibility and independent reflection.
These preparatory activities ensure that participants come to the workshop ready to engage, with a shared understanding of the material and a mindset conducive to learning and collaboration. This preparation not only saves time but also enriches the overall experience by allowing for deeper, more meaningful discussions and activities during the workshop itself.

Side quests are engaging, supplementary activities integrated into a learning experience to reinforce key concepts in a fun and interactive way. These activities are designed to complement the main content, offering participants a chance to apply what they’ve learned in a more relaxed and often creative context.
The primary function of side quests is to enhance retention of the material. By engaging in these activities, participants revisit and practice the concepts they’ve encountered, which helps solidify their understanding. This repetition, framed within enjoyable and often gamified tasks, makes the learning process feel less like work and more like an adventure, increasing motivation and involvement.
Beyond reinforcing knowledge, side quests also serve to extend the learning experience beyond the core sessions. They offer opportunities for participants to explore topics in greater depth or from different perspectives, which can lead to a richer and more nuanced understanding. Whether through puzzles, challenges, or collaborative projects, these quests provide an additional layer of learning that keeps participants engaged even after the main session has concluded.