This virtual workshop takes place within the ISCB-LA SoIBio BioNetMX 2020 symposium. It will provide new trainers with knowledge, skills, guidance and tips for developing and delivering training. Participants will explore a range of methods to enable and encourage learning, examine the requirements for a successful course and acquire appropriate feedback. 

The workshop will:

• provide guidance on general training techniques and appropriate use of methods based on learner needs, including some general 'DO's' and 'DO NOTs' for successful training
• provide a framework for successful curriculum design and further development, to enable trainers to build a course appropriate to their learners' needs

The workshop will take place virtually via Zoom. 

Who is this course for?

This is a highly interactive virtual workshop which will be delivered simultaneously in Spanish. Applications are open for researchers based in Latin America.

Selection criteria:
There are a number of criteria upon which selection of participants for this workshop will be made. Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• They are at late-stage PhD level OR have equivalent years of research experience
• They are working in a Latin American institution and are likely to remain in the institution for the next year or more
• They are actively involved in a research project and actively using bioinformatics tools / methods
• They have a strong interest in training and have been involved in some training prior to joining the course
• They have identified a need / gap where training could be provided, and have thought about potential training they would like to deliver

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of research experience which includes a bioinformatics component, and a strong interest in developing or delivering bioinformatics training. You do NOT have to be a bioinformatician to apply.

Early-stage researchers and researchers from underrepresented ethnic groups are especially encouraged to apply.

What will I learn?

Learning outcomes

After this workshop you should be able to:

• List ways to engage learners and keep them motivated
• Use of a variety of training methods to effectively teach content
• Outline evaluation and feedback methods to assess learning
• Apply reflective practice to training

Trainers

Please register via the ISCB-Latin America SoIBio BioNetMX 2020 webpages. Please select the workshop which best suits your language needs (Spanish).