DRA Train-the-Trainer program #5 (ONLINE)

4 Nov 2024, 09:00 → 22 Nov 2024, 18:00 Europe/Zurich

Online (Zoom)

5th Train-the-Trainer program of the Digital Research Academy. 

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

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

Applications are open until October 20th 2024 midnight CEST.

Based on popular request this Part 1 of the program will run over several weeks in a seminar-style fashion all ONLINE.

The TTT consists of 2 parts:

Part 1: Didactics
In this part we meet regularly online for 90-120 minutes (see schedule below):

• Nov 4: Kick-off: Intro to DRA, how-to-trainer, determining sessions
• Nov 5: Session with an expert on evidence-based training
• Nov 15-21: TTT sessions where we teach each other (didactics sessions)
• Nov 22: Course Development and Pitch Training
   

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

1. One Kick-Off session, 
2. one evidence-based training session, 
3. at least four didactics sessions, and 
4. Creation + preparation of one didactics session. 

Part 2: Practicals (Dec '24 - Feb '25 - self-paced)
In this part we will put our new knowledge into practice by teaching a teaser course. Teaser courses may be taught alone or in pairs. The format and type of course can be chosen freely. 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 teaser 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.
 

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.

Monday, 4 November

1 TTT Kickoff

Get to know your cohort, form teams, and come up with your didactics topics!

Tuesday, 5 November

2 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?

Friday, 15 November

TTT Didactics Session: #1

3 Becoming a Freelance Trainer at the Digital Research Academy

Virtual "house tour" of the Digital Research Academy with introductions to the different online platforms the DRA Community uses for various purposes.

We will answer some questions like:
1. Where do I find the freelancing gigs that are offered through DRA?
2. How does the process look when I recieve a gig?
3. What resources can I request from DRA for my gigs?
4. How do I get paid?
and we'll be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

We'll also have a discussion on considerations and our personal experiences in becoming a freelancer (as a side job and as a full-time job).

Speaker: Joyce Kao (Digital Research Academy)

Monday, 18 November

TTT Didactics Session: #2

4 Self-Awareness and Team Dynamics

Session Agenda-

Icebreaker - how do we work?
Communication styles - knowing our own styles
Motivating learners - What motivates people: Is this valuable to me? Is it achievable?
Ground rules & psychological safety
Team dynamics
Wrapping up/feedback

Speakers: Anne-Lise Ducournau, Jez Cope, Laura Carter

Tuesday, 19 November

TTT Didactics Session: #3

5 Problem-based learning and how to set up dev environments for students

Oftentimes learners need help working through problems and ideas and we need to help them break down the problem/idea and encourage solution implementation.

Through guided steps, participants will break down the problem, devise solutions, and implement actionable plans to make it happen. This interactive approach aims to enhance critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and practical application of concepts in a collaborative environment.

Speakers: Arvin Rastegar, Yaman Ozakin

Wednesday, 20 November

TTT Didactics Session: #4

6 Collecting feedback

Join us for an engaging Didactics Session focused on inviting and processing feedback.

We will explore effective strategies for gathering constructive feedback from students, complemented by hands-on exercises. This is a great opportunity to enhance your skills and share insights with fellow educators. We look forward to your participation!

Speakers: Christian Meesters, Juliane Kahl

Thursday, 21 November

TTT Didactics Session: #5

7 Building resources for teaching

The course will discuss teaching resources suitable for various platforms and formats, leveraging proprietary and open-source tools and templates. The course describes open science principles to ensure materials are transparent, shareable, and licensed appropriately, enabling trainers to host and distribute their resources effectively. Attendees will explore incorporating interactive features—such as quizzes, collaborative tools, and discussion boards—to enhance engagement and knowledge retention. We will be discussing:

Which platforms and templates are available for creating versatile teaching resources?
What open-source tools and licensing options should I consider?
How can I incorporate interactive features such as quizzes, collaborative documents, and discussion boards?
Where can I host my teaching resources to make them accessible to a wider audience?

Speakers: Alexander Martinez Mendez, Aswathi Surendran

Friday, 22 November

Course Design & Pitch Your Course