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4.3. Problems/ limitations of the workshop
4.3.1 Please list the problems and limitations you encountered during the workshop:
Problems/ limitations
i. The workshop was new to the participant, and was difficult to understand.
ii. The participant felt that as NPPO editor, he/she should be given the option to
remove documents posted.
iii. Problems were encountered when attempting to upload a large file
iv. Presentations were too fast for some participants
v. Some topics required further details, like “official vs scientific information”
vi. Insufficient clarification on type of data to be entered
vii. Manual difficult to understand
viii. Accommodations should be closer to the workshop site, as traveling time could
be better utilized
ix. Request for increased individual attention
x. Sitting arrangements not conducive. Suggest placement of participants in a semicircle.
xi. Network speed was slow
xii. IPP operation procedures were not clear
4.3.2 Please list the strengths and weaknesses of the workshop:
strengths
i. Good presentation, facilities, technical content
ii. Sufficient equipment
iii. An opportunity to meet other participants from all over Asia
iv. Efficient instructor and secretariat
v. Easy communication with instructor and secretariat
vi. Objectives of the workshop were clear
vii. Output of the workshop was good
viii. Each participant was provided by a computer
weaknesses
i. Insufficient time on practical
ii. Low ratio of trainer to participant, prefer one-to-one guidance
iii. Insufficient real life examples of step-by-step guidance on data entry. Suggests
general demonstration rather than tuition upon personal enquiry.
iv. Poor security in workshop area.
v. Afraid that the IPP editor may encounter problems if made liable for data entry.
vi. Insufficient examples on data input. Suggests inclusion of examples in the
manual.
vii. No pre-evaluation was conducted on the participants to gauge competence
viii. Explanations should be conducted at a slower pace.
ix. View of the lecture screen not clear
x. Audio system not satisfactory
xi. Meal times were too long.
xii. Operation procedures were complicated and easily forgotten
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