Students are focused on the instructor. Allows one-way interaction back and forth between instructor and audience or between the trainer and an individual in the group. Similar to a school arrangement with participants seated behind a row of desks or tables. Works well for all presentation displays. Be aware of the limits of the presentation equipment and materials in respect to the size of the audience.
Every participant has a good view of the front of the room.
This allows the instructor a great deal of control over the students. In larger groups, it is possible for everyone to hear what is being said. Provides surface for note taking or reference materials. Student participation seems to drop off toward the back of the room. The edge of the first table should be six feet away from the trainer's table and a large corridor should be left in the middle to allow for group participation.