Training and raising awareness about citizen science

3. Interactive session: Design your own training inside or outside your RPO

In this interactive session, learners will utilize the logic model to design a CS training program, either for internal stakeholders within their RPOs or for external audiences. Learners will have a clear, logic model-based plan for a CS training program. They will gain hands-on experience in applying a structured approach to training design. The session fosters collaboration, critical thinking, and practical application of theoretical knowledge in CS training development.

Module description:

Program	Task
Introduction	Briefly introduce the logic model as a tool for planning and evaluating CS training programs. Explain the session's objective: to create a structured plan for a CS training session.
Group formation	Divide learners into small groups or set them up to work individually. Provide each group or individual with a template of the logic model and necessary materials (pens, paper, or digital tools).
Designing the training	Learners use the logic model to develop their CS training plan. This involves identifying inputs (resources needed), activities (what will be done), outputs (immediate results), outcomes (short and long-term goals), and impacts (broader changes or benefits). Encourage creativity and practicality, considering factors like audience, content, resources, and desired outcomes.
Sharing and feedback	Each group or individual presents their logic model-based training plan. Encourage peer-to-peer feedback, focusing on the feasibility, clarity, and potential impact of each plan.
Evaluation and conclusion	Conclude the session by highlighting the importance of structured planning in effective training program design. If time allows, the facilitator can provide brief, overarching feedback, emphasizing key takeaways.

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