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

2. 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

3. The Mission Workbook Active learning leading forecasters to change
Active learning leading forecasters to change
Competency based
Learner centered
Self-directed or
Course
Global Campus

4. 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

5. 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! .

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. Activities Sat Images- practice questions
SALLJ

13. Activities Vertical Cross sections- questions and issues
SALLJ

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

15. Case Study Instructional SIM- in 4 STEPS

16. Case Study SIM- Step 1

17. Case Study- SIM -Step 1

18. 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

19. 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)

20. 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