Make a plan for how to arrange tables/desks for both group and individual work in the classroom. Draw room sketches for both configurations.
Try to set up your classroom so that there is no direction or “stage” in the classroom during group work situations.
Arrange room for groups so that instructor can move around easily.
If at all possible, students should face each other when doing POGIL work, to be able to look at each other and also have a surface to write on.
Develop a procedure for rearranging the desks/tables and have students practice moving things into place.