Training of online trainers

As a first blended course for trade unions, the Training of online Trainers for Trade Unions in Asia and the Pacific took place virtually June 12th to July 07, 2023 and face-to-face in Bangkok, Thailand, from July 12 to 14 2023. It aimed at building both the individual and institutional capacities of trade unions in the region, as it focuses on improving the capacities of carefully selected trainers nominated by unions. Participants gained relevant skills in digital learning that is helping them become better skilled trainers, for delivering innovative trade union education for their organization and members. The main objective of this activity is to ensure that the trade union education and training structures and/or institutes will adapt and use the online training modules produced by ILO/ITCILO for their own clientele. This component is essential to ensure the sustainability of the ACTRAV-ACFTU South-South cooperation project beyond our intervention. The training of trainers 2.0 is an advanced component of the training of trainers programme, aimed at equipping workers’ education specialists in the trade union movement in Asia and the Pacific with the relevant tools to develop their own online training programmes. OBJECTIVES This advanced learning event aims to empower trade union education and training officers to enhance trade union capacities and skills, adapting to evolving work environments and learning methods. By the end of the training, participants should be able to: o Explain the connection between decent work, social justice, and trade union education. o Create an online trade union course using modern instructional design and learning management systems. o Develop suitable learning materials for the course. o Design a course implementation plan and establish a supportive learning environment. o Provide assistance to learners. o Develop approaches for assessing and evaluating learner performance. o Create a prototype of their course using a learning management system. CONTENT Week Zero - Preparatory Week 1. Orient participants with course objectives, content, schedule, and requirements 2. Ensure familiarity with online learning tools and eCampus navigation 3. Foster networking and collaboration Module 1 - Instructional Design 1. Acquire knowledge of instructional design principles 2. Formulate learning objectives and develop learner-centered online courses 3. Explore the future of learning and technology in worker development 4. Complete tasks and participate in weekly webinars Module 2 - Content Development 1. Learn to use open-source educational materials 2. Identify course content references 3. Plan logistical resources and upload materials to the online platform Module 3 - Online Facilitation and Support 1. Explore the roles of online trainers, facilitators, and tutors 2. Understand participatory and interactive online learning 3. Learn rules and tips for effective online communication 4. Encourage participants' engagement Module 4 - Finalization of Tasks 1. Support participants in finalizing their online course design, content, and implementation plan Face-to-Face Component 1. Session1: THE LOGIC OF ONLINE WORKERS’ EDUCATION & RECAP OF THE ONLINE PHASE, Processing of feedback and experiences 2. Session 2. CONTENT DEVELOPMENT: How to source, curate and design online course content? What relevant experiences In content creation and design? 3. Session3.: CONCEPT TASKS : Group review and plenary discussions, presentations of assignments 4. Session 4.: ONLINE FACILITATION : (Input and brainsharing session: Tips and tricks in online facilitation) ONLINE FACILITATION (Input and brainsharing session: Tips and tricks in online facilitation 5. Session 5.1: ONLINE COURSE PROTOTYPES: Review and further input and discussions: Insights and lessons in building an online course better Session 5.2: ONLINE COURSE PROTOTYPES: PLENARY PRESENTATION AND IMPROVEMENTS (developed during the online phase) 6. Session 6.1: FINALIZATION OF CONCEPTS AND COURSE PROTOTYPES Session 6.2: CONCEPTS AND COURSE PROTOTYPES, Plenary presentations 7. POST-TRAINING TASKS, WAYS FORWARD 8. Networking NUMBER OF HOURS: 50