training https://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/ en Top tips for developing and delivering online training https://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/blogs/harriet-lewis/top-tips-developing-and-delivering-online-training <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--blog.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Top tips for developing and delivering online training</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--blog.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Harriet Lewis</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--blog.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Mon, 04/27/2020 - 11:59</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/tfnetwork/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/tfnetwork/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-introduction--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-introduction.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-introduction.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-introduction field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Top tips for developing and delivering online training including The Skills to Foster<sup>TM</sup> Pre-approval course digital edition.</p> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--body--blog.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--body.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p><strong>Preparing online courses</strong></p> <p>Firstly, you will need to consider which platform to use to deliver your online training. Zoom has proven to be one of the most popular platforms for delivering online training because&nbsp;it allows the trainer and participants to all see one another on screen at the same time. It also has other features such as break out rooms, screen sharing and a chat function that lends itself to training delivery. If you decide to use Zoom, here is some <a href="https://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/sites/default/files/uploads/the_fostering_network_-_using_zoom.pdf">information to consider</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>Although Zoom has recently been updated and now includes end to end encryption, we appreciate that some fostering services have made the decision&nbsp;not to use Zoom due to concerns around security, so please consider other platforms such as Microsoft Teams that are available and can also be used for delivering training online.</p> <p>Here are some other areas to consider when preparing an online course:</p> <ul> <li>Design your online sessions and adapt materials according to your platform.</li> <li>Consider hosting an additional welcome session to test technology and troubleshoot any issues.</li> <li>Amend the group learning agreement to set out how participants should engage in the online course and with each other.</li> <li>Agree availability between sessions and contact either between participants and/or with the trainer.</li> <li>Consider how families will be able to participate from home and what activities might be needed.</li> <li>Keep group numbers small, for example to four or five groups or families.&nbsp;</li> <li>Have shorter, more frequent sessions, for example no longer than two to three hours.</li> <li>Consider and agree if you are going to record sessions and seek permission from trainers and participants.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Preparing course sessions</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ask participants to mute their microphones when not speaking, to reduce distracting noise.</li> <li>Encourage participants to make eye contact with their camera.</li> <li>As with a face-to-face course, continue to use a range of learning methods, for example presentation slides, films and your screen.&nbsp;</li> <li>Start with an informal ice breaker.</li> <li>Send participants into virtual breakout groups to encourage them to work together.</li> <li>Allow for a slower pace and create a structured way for people to share views.</li> <li>Schedule in short breaks.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Ensure trainers have: </strong></p> <ul> <li>time to plan and prepare for each session</li> <li>the opportunity to practice using the equipment and run through sessions</li> <li>a colleague to support delivery of the training, for example troubleshooting any issues with the technology and coordinating a chat/comments function if using</li> <li>a good internet connection</li> <li>a computer with a camera, speakers and a microphone</li> <li>a quiet, private space to deliver from</li> <li>shared joining instructions with participants in advance of sessions.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Ensure all participants have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>a good internet connection</li> <li>a computer with a camera, speakers and a microphone</li> <li>a quiet, private space to join from</li> <li>log in details in advance of the session</li> <li>the agenda, course materials and handbook in advance</li> <li>information on how to participate in the training, for example how should they comment or ask questions</li> <li>details of how to log out.<br /> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-blog-tags--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-blog-tags.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-blog-tags.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-blog-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1887" hreflang="en">training</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1678" hreflang="en">advice</a></div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 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Harriet Lewis 11942 at https://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk https://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/blogs/harriet-lewis/top-tips-developing-and-delivering-online-training#comments Learning together https://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/blogs/davideggboro/learning-together <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--blog.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Learning together</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--blog.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">DavidEggboro</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--blog.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Fri, 01/12/2018 - 13:30</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/tfnetwork/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/tfnetwork/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-introduction--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-introduction.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-introduction.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-introduction field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Kirk Hawksworth is a senior supervising social worker for TACT (The Adolescent and Children’s Trust) and has been delivering Fostering Changes training in recent years as part of the Confidence in Care Consortium. He is the lead facilitator for the trust under this initiative and also has an active caseload of foster carers.</p> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--body--blog.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--body.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><h3>About the programme</h3> <p>The Fostering Changes programme is made up of 12 sessions advocating a very gentle way of working with children and young people and placing a focus upon building and establishing the relationships between the child and the foster carer. Aspects of the course are similar to other training or learning, such as attachment theory, however Fostering Changes does not require a foster carer to have attended any particular prior training and those new to fostering will find it easy to understand and follow. The only requirement that the programme has is that a foster carer needs to have a child in placement with them.</p> <h3><br /> Not 'chalk and talk'</h3> <p>Fostering Changes is not a ‘chalk and talk’ type of programme – foster carers are encouraged to engage with one another and with the facilitators, which I think is one of the programme’s biggest strengths. We use a number of different mediums throughout the course including small and large group discussion, observing practice, watching videos, and having a go!</p> <p>At the end of each session, each participant is tasked with trying out one of the skills, which we have discussed during the session, at home. The following session we have a chat about how this went. It is during this part of each session that foster carers tend to learn from each other – examples of good practice are discussed, challenges are worked through and suggestions that might make things easier the next time are made.</p> <p>Each session builds upon the skills and knowledge from the previous session so no-one feels as though they have been ‘thrown in at the deep end’. It is also important that the programme is constantly evaluated to ensure that it is meeting the needs of foster carers, so, at the end of each session, foster carers are asked to complete an evaluation form letting us know how we did as facilitators. We are always conscious of addressing this feedback before we next see the group.</p> <h3><br /> Working towards a sense of camaraderie</h3> <p>Another of the programme’s strengths is foster carers being in the same group for an extended period of time. This encourages them to share thoughts, experiences, and memories, and it promotes a relaxed atmosphere where they can have a laugh together. It helps foster carers to know that other people share their feelings and understand why they feel the way they do.</p> <p>In my experience, foster carers tend to share more in this group with other foster carers than they would normally share within a learning environment. It helps that, as facilitators, we share a bit of ourselves too – anecdotes from our experience as social workers, as parents, as people. For this reason, the group is considered to be ‘closed’ once it has formed. It is hard for people to share in an environment where there are constantly new people appearing within the group.</p> <h3><br /> Overcoming challenges and the programme's future</h3> <p>The model of delivery that we use includes having up to two social workers on the course along with the foster carers themselves. This can take a bit of getting used to for some foster carers who may be feeling that they are being observed, or evaluated. However social workers attending the group are doing so on the same basis as everyone else, and are expected to share and get involved in the same way, which has been very successful.</p> <p>The Confidence in Care programme is funded to provide three support groups following each course, with the hope that foster carers continue to meet up and support each other. The hope is that foster carers can then ensure a larger, more familiar support network to help them in the work that they do.</p> <h6><a href="https://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/policy-practice/projects-and-programmes/confidence-in-care">Find out more about Confidence in Care</a></h6> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-blog-tags--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-blog-tags.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-blog-tags.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-blog-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1882" hreflang="en">Programmes</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1833" hreflang="en">Wales</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1887" hreflang="en">training</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1834" hreflang="en">Confidence in care</a></div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <drupal-render-placeholder callback="flag.link_builder:build" arguments="0=node&amp;1=11102&amp;2=favourite_content" token="eXg-oPeA_X_arcESraGaQQ0kAiwMglUfi0Ion5fhc4g"></drupal-render-placeholder> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-comment--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-comment.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-comment.html.twig x field--comment.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/comment/templates/field--comment.html.twig' --> <section> <h2>Add new comment</h2> <drupal-render-placeholder callback="comment.lazy_builders:renderForm" arguments="0=node&amp;1=11102&amp;2=field_comment&amp;3=comment" token="pL7RvMo2w9DmYgy2COPXl5HRuwU1YenpK2FWvaFuBGw"></drupal-render-placeholder> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/comment/templates/field--comment.html.twig' --> Fri, 12 Jan 2018 13:30:51 +0000 DavidEggboro 11102 at https://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk https://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/blogs/davideggboro/learning-together#comments