UKRN ORP Train-the-Trainer: Electronic Lab Notebooks
Saul, Louise; Pearman-Kanza, Samantha; Korzeniowska, Anna
- Publisher
- Zenodo
- Language
- en
Abstract
Audience: This course was suitable for researchers, technicians, and research managers who want to promote best practice. It is aimed at an intermediate level. Required prior knowledge: Attendees will be presenting this to others, this course requires an in-depth knowledge of the research workflow and required documentation. Experience of supporting others and managing projects would be useful. Training overview: Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELNs) are software systems that are used for the accurate documentation of research processes. They support immediate capture of the relevant data and metadata, which promotes FAIR and transparent data sharing and reproducible methods. This course will provide a best practice seminar about ELNs delivered by a subject expert then support you to develop your own seminar or training session. Learning Objectives: The participants will be able to accurately describe the benefits of ELNs, appreciate the required infrastructure to implement ELNs, and will be supported to develop their own training on the use of Electronic Laboratory Notebooks at their institution. The case studies document was used to support thinking around ELNs - this document was prepared with the use of Microsoft Co-Pilot.
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Electronic Lab Notebooks: Choice and Implementation Train-the-trainer workshop
Schedule Overview of the day (Introductions, technology check, audience identification) 09.30-10.00 Topic presentation/workshop (reflect on training and how it can be implemented at your institution) 10.00-11.30 Break11.30-11.45 Initial workshop planning – group activities (Case studies and increased understanding of challenges associated with integrating ELN use in institutions) 11.45-13.15 Lunch13.15-13.45 Workshop development session (Independent work – protected time)13.45-14.45 Next steps 14.45-15.00
Housekeeping •Chatham House rule •Instructions will be shared and maintained in a text file in a google doc that you will have access to. •This session will not be recorded
Objectives for the day •Identify recipient groups for this training •Enhance understanding in ELN use in institutions •Develop a short presentation which suits the needs of your institution
Who will you deliver this training to?
Prompting questions When participating in the presentation/workshop consider the following questions: 1. Who would be interested in this topic?/Who are you trying to engage? 2. Are there specific areas that would be more relevant to your institution? 3. Does this have relevance to a specific working group within your institution? 4. To what degree would you tailor it based on recipient and/or output?
Workshop
RECAP AND WHAT’S UP NEXT Recap: who you want to deliver this to Up next: develop your thinking
Group Activity 1 (25 minutes) You will be allocated a case study to work on in the breakout rooms. In groups of 3-4 (20 minutes): •Discuss your plans to support the individual/group in the case study •Write a conclusion and share your plans with the rest of the group
Structure your session: content Warm up (5%) Introduction/ input (20%) Middle/ practice (50%) End (20%) Q and A (5%)
Accessibility Considerations
How to access support in your institution •Digital Learning teams •Library – study support skills •Professional Development Hub •Also look at: Strategies and Policies eg at Southampton this is under the ‘Pathways to Inclusion guide’
Some tips to support learners
Some tips to support learners
Some tips to support learners
Why use questioning in training sessions?
General rules around using questioning
Recall vs. Application
Examples of Recall
The importance of feedback and evaluation of your session •Have your learning outcomes been met? •Follow up mechanisms •Group meets •Peer observations
Next steps •If you haven’t already, identify the group that you plan to deliver this session to •Contact your institutional lead or research coordinator (I can provide these names if you need them!) for support if needed •Continue developing your session and deposit it in a repository •Contact your ORCA before delivering a session •OER Commons
Evaluation •The UKRN ORP is a project funded by the UKRI and Research England, therefore we have evaluation objectives to meet. •Please fill in an evaluation form which will ask you about your preparedness to deliver the content •I will stay until 15.00 to provide support if needed
