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ELIXIR-GOBLET Train-the-Trainer: Practical application of training skills in a digital environment

Authors

Brane Leskošek

Brane Leskošek


ELIXIR Slovenia

Nazeefa Fatima

Nazeefa Fatima


ELIXIR Norway

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Lesson overview

Description
The ELIXIR-SI eLearning Platform (EeLP) offers a robust, versatile, and user-friendly environment for training delivery, with possibilities for integrating many ELIXIR-supported tools. This is an open-access module that addresses practical aspects of the theoretical knowledge gained in the core Train-the-Trainer modules and how training can be served as a tutorial, showcase, and an interactive exercise. This approach enhances the learning experience and leverages the capabilities of the EeLP to demonstrate not only practical use of digital platforms in training delivery but also the quality and effectiveness of training resources within the ELIXIR community, streamlined into a proof-of-concept learning management system supported with ELIXIR tools and resources. The module focuses on the “how-to” aspects of using EeLP, incorporating exercises directly linked to EeLP functionalities and making clear distinctions between theoretical and general training knowledge from previous modules and the practical skills being developed.

Prerequisites
To be able to follow this course, learners should have knowledge in:

  1. Completion of the ELIXIR-GOBLET Train-the-Trainer (TtT) core modules or equivalent training experience.
  2. Basic understanding of training design principles.
  3. Experience in delivering or facilitating training sessions, either in-person or online.
  4. Familiarity with digital learning environments (e.g. online collaboration tools and Learning Managing Systems)
  5. Access to and basic competence in using computational tools and resources

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this open-access module, learners will able to:

  1. Understand and apply the functions of e-learning platforms to deliver effective, interactive, and engaging digital training.
  2. Design multimedia tutorials using design principles and platform tools that enhance interactivity and learner engagement.
  3. Conduct effective digital demonstrations by leveraging EeLP features to support real-time showcases and participant interaction.
  4. Create scenario-based learning activities that promote practical skill development.
  5. Implement and evaluate assessment strategies using LMS tools and analytics to inform and improve learning design.
  6. Apply best practices and reusable templates in LMS/EeLP to optimise and sustain future digital courses/training.

Target Audience: Training instructors, teachers, and lecturers.

Level: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced

License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

Funding: This project has received funding from [name of funders].

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Citing this lesson

Please cite as:

  1. Brane Leskošek, Nazeefa Fatima, Erin Calhoun (2025) ELIXIR-GOBLET Train-the-Trainer: Practical application of training skills in a digital environment
  2. Geert van Geest, Elin Kronander, Jose Alejandro Romero Herrera, Nadja Žlender, & Alexia Cardona. (2023). The ELIXIR Training Lesson Template - Developing Training Together (v1.0.0-alpha). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7913092.