# Choose a format that supports the outcome

Written by Geeta Thakker
Updated 2026-09-19

Choose a live, multi-session, or blended format according to the practice learners need. explainx workshop descriptions should make the schedule and independent work clear.

## Use one focused session

A single session suits a task learners can complete with guided practice and immediate feedback. Keep setup requirements manageable and provide a fallback if an external tool is unavailable.

## Spread practice across sessions

Use several sessions when learners need time to try the method at work, gather inputs, or build a larger artifact. Explain what they should complete between meetings and how they can ask questions.

## Combine resources with live work

Provide short preparation material when it frees live time for decisions, troubleshooting, and review. Label essential preparation separately from optional reading. Check the total commitment from the learner’s perspective, including tool setup and independent exercises, before publishing the schedule.