Open training for Open research: the Digital Research Academy
Abstract
Open research benefits researchers, institutions, and science in general: but open science practices and open source for research software aren’t always taught in universities. This talk will present a success story for filling the gaps: the Digital Research Academy. Based in Germany but working across Europe, the DRA is building a community of trainers to bridge knowledge gaps, cultivate innovation, and drive positive change through continuous learning and re-adapting. The DRA focuses on open science, data literacy and open source research software engineering: so far, we have trained over 700 people across 50+ academic institutions. This presentation will share the DRA model, success stories, and how to get involved!
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Digital Skills in Research… … are needed more than ever, especially in growing fields like ★Open Science ★Data Literacy ★Research Software Engineering Problem: ●We need experts in each of these topics ●Researchers need to learn new skills all the time and need targeted training ●We’re lacking trainers
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●Together we aim to be an active, inclusive and open community of trainers and learners ●We want to inspire and create value in different shapes and forms ●We try to make it as easy as possible to join and to learn ●We ensure everyone in the network is paid or rewarded for their efforts. Guiding Principles
Open Science ➔Open/FAIR Materials ➔Good Research Practices ➔Social Change in Science Data Literacy ➔Data Science ➔Data Management ➔FAIR Principles Research Software Engineering ➔Reproducible Coding ➔Software Project Management ➔Open Source Customised training to meet organisational needs… Check out our Training portfolio
700+ people at 50+ institutions
Trainings https://events.digital-research.acad emy/category/3/ https://events.digital-research.a cademy/category/3/
DRA trainers sourced from a grassroots network of experts
Focus on the trainer community ●Joint values ●Clear expectations & roles ●Community management ●Community events Trainers are usually freelance Core Team Trainers
Part 1: Learning about Didactics Community knowledge sharing about best pedagogy practices and tools. Part 2: Practicals Teaser course implementation with peer feedback. All DRA trainers complete our Train-the-Trainer Program* *Our TTT program is also offered as a bespoke training experience for clients. More about the TTT program