Workbook for Forecasters SMN- Argentina RTC Workbook for Forecasters A Space for practice on the application of Conceptual Models

Training forecasters: a priority need in RA III The Context Training forecasters: a priority need in RA III CM4SH: regional CM South American Low Level Jet Bolivian High Zonda Cold Fronts

The Mission Workbook Active learning leading forecasters to change http://capacitacion.smn.gov.ar/course/view.php?id=154 Active learning leading forecasters to change Competency based Learner centered Self-directed or Course Global Campus

Practice Activities/ Quizzes WORK BOOK The Plan Evaluation after publication Practice Activities/ Quizzes Satellite images Instructional Case Study Structure & Design Simulator Activities Existing resources- CM Comet Guide CS SIM examples Revision and Testing

The Leap Constraints Risks Bigger picture . time creativity number of people no experience in developing Workbook academic vs operational viewpoints technology Risks creativity existing resources scope and complexity other priorities Bigger picture respond to demand (regional events /spanish) Priority Area activate continuous training promote collaboration within and outside Explore! .

The Team + Academic support/reviewer General revision/advisors Developers Project lead /content creator Designer/ training support Active learner + Academic support/reviewer General revision/advisors

The Wish list Choices Cover all sections for each CM Deeper analysis Critical thinking Decision making Aeronautical implications Feedback Choices Events Sat Images (limited) Google Site or Moodle? SIM design Visual appeal

Cloud patterns in satellite images Conceptual Models Cloud patterns in satellite images physical processes Key NWP parameters Synoptic material Basic and derived NWP parameters Typical configuration Vertical Cross sections NWP model interpretation Model errors Current state within life cycle Current weather activity

Learning Action Map Apply CM Learning activity JOB TASK Essential knowledge and skills JOB TASK questions/issues practice exercises questions/issues practice exercises Contrast NWP Model CM- Characteristic parameters Interpret Satellite Images CM-cloud patterns Case Study SIM Apply CM Case study SIM questions/issues practice exercises CM- Typical cross section patterns Analyse vertical cross sections Case study SIM Analyse, Monitor current weather Case Study SIM questions/issues practice exercises CM- present weather conditions

The Challenge Create useful and challenging learning activities Transfer theory to real events Respond to operational needs Redesign SIM Translation

Milestones Project Plan completed Learning outcomes reviewed Content outline developed Finding resources and examples Learning activities designed Learning resources developed Revision Workbook evaluation Incorporate improvements January to March February to April March to August July to September September to December

Activities Sat Images- practice questions SALLJ

Activities Vertical Cross sections- questions and issues SALLJ

Activities problem or story driven: aeronautical concerns during take off and landing SALLJ

Case Study Instructional SIM- in 4 STEPS

Case Study SIM- Step 1

Case Study- SIM -Step 1

Hits and Spin offs Guided forecasting process Specially selected events Inmediate feedback Workbook evaluation- chat box Forecasters want it Decision diagram for LLJ Open discussion

To be Continued Evaluate the Workbook- (Testing stage 4 months) Long-term impact evaluation A space for growth: add more case studies to these 4 CM add new CMs Goes 16 images collect data of interesting events (systematically)

Into Global Campus Where can you find the workbook Into Global Campus Where can you find the workbook? Build up the workbook in collaboration with other countries Use workbook in training sessions/courses/workshops. Create an environment for interaction among forecasters. Reach out. Persistent support from ETR WMO, VLAB, COMET, Eumetsat, NOAA