Course Overview: The course aims to provide an introduction to the field of bioinformatics, with a focus on important bioinformatics tools, and resources. The course aims to use a combination of theoretical and practical sessions in order for participants to gain practical experience in using various tools and resources.

Course Overview: H3ABioNet, Wellcome Connecting Science and the European Bioinformatics Institute are hosting a Train-the-Trainer workshop. The aim of the workshop is to empower trainers and educators focused on bioinformatics and data science to design, develop, and deliver effective training in their field of expertise. Trainers will learn how to plan, design, and deliver training in bioinformatics to impart skills to students, professionals, and future experts.

Objectives:

• Provide instruction, coaching and feedback (theory and practice) to prepare participants to effectively design and deliver training to others in bioinformatics skills.
• Promote participation and involvement using group work and presentation
• Promote interpersonal     skills,     collaboration,     and     networking through       community development, mentorship, and expert support.
• Raise awareness of creation and use of open and accessible training
• Enable trainers to evaluate their teaching/learning. 

Keywords: Genomics, Bioinformatics, Education, Training

Skill level of training: Beginner

Language: English

Credential awarded: letter of completion

Type of training: online

Prerequisites: Trainers and educators who have an understanding of the topic they wish to teach (bioinformatics, genomics, data science).

Learning objectives/outcomes:

After this workshop participants should be able to:

• Apply theoretical and pedagogical concepts to learning
• Describe the pipeline for effective design and development of
• Define factors that influence training design and promote
• Design a short training course on a specific
• Plan training evaluation using appropriate
• Critically review the design of bioinformatics

Venue of workshop: Zoom

Dates for the workshop: 22 November – 8 December 2022, Tuesday and Thursday, 14h00 – 17h00 CAT.

Workshop organisers: Nicola Mulder, Alice Matimba, Dusanka Nikolic, Verena Ras, Benjamin Moore, Piv Gopalasingham, Isabela Malta, Sarah Morgan, Sindiswa Lukhele.

Registration opens: 30 September 2022

Registration closes: 21 October 2022

Notification date: 11 November 2022

Link to application form: Train the Trainer Participant Registration Form 

Workshop Sponsors: H3ABioNet, Wellcome Connecting Science, and the European Bioinformatics Institute.

Intended Audience: Applicants must be individuals involved in genomics or bioinformatics and interested in developing their skills in effectively training others in specific topics.

Course schedule: