DRA Train-the-Trainer program #4 (Delft, NL)

1 Aug 2024, 09:00 → 24 Aug 2024, 17:30 Europe/Zurich

Orange Room (TU Delft Library)

Joyce Kao (Digital Research Academy)

4th Train-the-Trainer program of the Digital Research Academy (in-person - Delft, NL). 

For more information, see https://digital-research.academy/train-the-trainer 

We are excited to announce that we will run our fourth Train-the-Trainer (TTT) program starting in August 2024. 

Come improve your training skills and join the growing community of trainers at the Digital Research Academy!

This TTT will consist of one online Kick off session and a 3-day onsite meeting in Delft, Netherlands.

Overview of the TTT program
The program consists of two parts:

Part 1: Didactics (August)

• Kick-off (online): Intro to DRA, how-to-trainer, determining sessions
• Session with an expert on evidence-based training
• TTT sessions where we teach each other (didactics sessions)
   

To finish part 1, each new trainer needs to participate in: 

1. Kick-Off session, 
2. Evidence-based training session, 
3. Onsite didactics session in Delft, NL with the creation + preparation of one didactics lessons. 
4. Design & pitch-your-course session

Part 2: Practicals (Sep-October)
In this part we will put our new knowledge into practice by preparing & teaching a course. Courses may be taught alone or in pairs. 

The format and type of course can be freely chosen. At least two other trainers serve as peer reviewers and give feedback on the course.

To finish part 2, each new trainer needs to: (a) prepare and conduct a course, (b) work in the feedback of reviewers into the course, (c) publish the course materials as part of the Digital Research Academy resource collection, and (d) serve as reviewer of at least two courses of peers.

Costs 

The Train-the-Trainer program is free for prospective trainers of the Digital Research Academy. If you want to participate in the TTT, but not become a DRA trainer, please get in touch to discuss participation fees.

Travel, accommodations, and meals are self-paid by the participants. 

There will be an option for attending organized group dinners during the program. Should you want to join, we ask for a contribution.

Important Dates

Jun 25	Applications open
Jul 17	Last day of application (23:59 CEST)
Jul 22	Notification of accepted applicants
Aug 1	Online Kickoff Session
Aug 21-23	Onsite Didactics Sessions (TTT Part 1)

 

Thursday 1 August

16:00 → 18:00 Kick off (Online): Welcome & Orientation

Convener: Joyce Kao (Digital Research Academy)

Wednesday 21 August

10:00 → 16:00 TTT Didactics (Delft, NL - Onsite): Day 1 - Didactics Sessions

Convener: Joyce Kao (Digital Research Academy)

10:00 Orientation Session

Welcome and Introductions
Agenda Overview/Refinement

Speaker: Joyce Kao (Digital Research Academy)

10:20 Evidence Based Training Session

How Learning Works - Seven Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching

1 How Does Students' Prior Knowledge Affect Their Learning?
2 How Does the Way Students Organize Knowledge Affect Their Learning?
3 What Factors Motivate Students to Learn?
4 How Do Students Develop Mastery?
5 What Kinds of Practice and Feedback Enhance Learning?
6 Why Do Student Development and Course Climate Matter?
7 How Do Students Become Self-Directed Learners?

This session also includes a 15 min break.

Speaker: Esther Plomp

12:05 Lunch

13:50 Storytelling! (Let's go!)

Humans learn best from stories. However, trainers are often unequipped to rely on the power of storytelling to make the information "stick". In this session, we will explore how we can use storytelling to deliver training.​​​​​​​

Speakers: Anna van 't Veer, María José Rocha Acevedo, Nami Sunami

15:35 Break

15:45 Wrap Up: Day 1

Feedback
Overview of Day 2
Organization of afternoon/evening social activities

18:00 → 20:00 (Optional) Dinner: Dinner at HUmmUS

Group dinners!

Thursday 22 August

10:00 → 16:00 TTT Didactics (Delft, NL - Onsite): Day 2 - Didactics Sessions

Convener: Joyce Kao (Digital Research Academy)

10:00 Smart Teaching: Tools and Techniques for interactive education

This session equips educators/trainers with modern tools and techniques to foster engaging and interactive learning environments in online, hybrid, and in-person settings. Key topics include enhancing interaction through collaborative tools and group brainstorming frameworks, leveraging interactive platforms for real-time quizzes, polls, and discussions.

Speakers: Maryam Zavichi Tork, Rashmi Shetty, Sara Shoghi

11:45 Lunch

12:55 Exploring how AI tools can be integrated in research and education

This session will explore the usage of generative AI in research and education, including code assistance and the exchange of experiences and best practices on how to use these tools towards save time on everyday tasks, personalize instruction, enhance lessons and activities in creative ways, and more.

Speaker: Priyanka Ojha

13:55 Break

14:05 Part 1+2: Course Design & Pitching Your Course

Part 1:
Introduction to Pt 2 Course Template
First drafts

Part 2:
Partner feedback (10 mins)
Partner feedback (10 mins)

Part 3:
Pitching Scripts Introduction (10 mins)

Speaker: Joyce Kao (Digital Research Academy)

15:20 Break

15:30 Day 2 Wrap Up

Feedback
Overview of Day 3
Organization of afternoon/evening social activities

Speaker: Joyce Kao (Digital Research Academy)

18:00 → 20:00 (Optional) Dinner: Dinner at Huszár - Café Brasserie

Group dinners!

Friday 23 August

10:00 → 16:00 TTT Didactics (Delft, NL - Onsite): Day 3 - Didactics Session

Convener: Joyce Kao (Digital Research Academy)

10:00 How to Trainer with the Digital Research Academy

Where to start as a freelancer trainer
Overview of DRA community, events, processes

Speaker: Joyce Kao (Digital Research Academy)

10:15 Creating an immersive classroom

Enhance your teaching skills with this session on building a highly interactive and hands-on classroom environment. We’ll guide you through essential techniques and share insider tips to help you deeply engage your students whether it's teaching coding or wet lab techniques and beyond. With live demonstrations, you'll see these strategies in action, empowering you to make your lessons more immersive and impactful.

Led by Johanna and Joyce

Speakers: Johanna Bayer, Joyce Kao (Digital Research Academy)

12:00 Lunch

13:30 Part 3: Course Design & Pitching Your Course

Work on and refine pitching scripts (25 minutes)
Practice, practice, practice (15 minutes)
Break (10 minutes)
Record the pitches (60 minutes)

Speaker: Joyce Kao (Digital Research Academy)

15:20 Break

15:30 Wrap Up and Farewell

Feedback to presenters
Feedback on TTT Part 1
Next Steps TTT Part 2
Farewell

Speaker: Joyce Kao (Digital Research Academy)