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COURSE A
FOR EDUCATORS (TRAIN-THE-TRAINER)
Course details
Subject:
Digital farming
Target audience:
Farm advisors and educators
Level:
Intermediate
Recommended background:
Prior working experience as agricultural advisor, proficiency in English
Mode:
Asynchronous, self-paced
Course duration:
5 weeks
Hours to complete:
25-30 hours (study time)
Language:
English
Learning objectives
Deep dive into the Academy’s core subject themes: Behavioural determinants, DATSs, QuantiFarm Toolkit, advisory and communication strategies.
Become acquainted with DIA didactics and training delivery methodology.
Receive step-by-step guidelines for designing and organizing effective training sessions based on the DIA approach and resources.
Adapt the DIA training methodology to the specific needs and characteristics of targeted agricultural sectors and the local audience.
Outline / Modules
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Methodological part of how to organise a national training
Scope, intended objective and format of a national training session in the context of DIA.
Questions and factors to consider before organising a training.
Steps in the organisation of a training.
Typical pitfalls and how to prevent them.
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Didactical part of Train-the-Trainer
TTT educational principles and features of a good training.
Typical pitfalls in the moderation of a TTT and how to prevent them.
From goal to sequence and structure of a sequence.
Blueprint for a national level sectoral training – Understanding structure, dramaturgy and methods.
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Methodological part of adapting the training on the use of a DATS to the different sectors, national differences and environments
Factors that call for methodological and didactical adaptation of the DIA educational plan.
Adaptation of DIA technical contents related to DATSs’ presentation.
Means/Approaches to adapt a training session to a given setting and sector.
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Training on various types of DATSs and their potential benefits, costs and sustainability impacts
The role of farm advisors in DATSs uptake.
Regulatory compliance obligations arising from farm-level DATSs usage.
DATSs: Fundamental concepts and categorisation.
DATSs presentation (per category): Application scope, technical specs, costs, financial benefits, sustainability impact.
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Technical part on how to use the QuantiFarm toolkit
Why we need the QuantiFarm Toolkit?
QuantiFarm Toolkit: Theoretical foundations, scope, and uses.
QuantiFarm Toolkit: Dashboard structure, tools and features.
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Recommendations under which conditions/ in which way DATSs deliver best results for a farmer
Behavioural determinants influencing DATSs adoption
Strategies for effective communication with farmers regarding DATSs uptake.
Farmers’ perspectives, patterns identified from DATSs use, best practices and lessons learned.
DATSs’ suitability assessment and application scope.
Requirements and practical tips for effective DATSs application in the field.
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Methodological part of guidelines and training to help advisors use all the above modules
Design process of a national training session in the context of QuantiFarm DIA.
How to present DATSs during training sessions.
How to advise farmers on DATSs selection.
How to advise farmers in using DATSs under real production conditions.
Facilitation methods and learning tips.
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