1. E-Learning to support SAET activities

2. Overview What is e-Learning CLP4Net
Proposal: Structure for an e-Learning supported SAET activity

3. Definition
Use of electronic technology to deliver and access course content from anywhere at any time.
Interactive. Communication between teacher and student.

4. Benefits Minimizes delivery cost Anytime, anywhere Easy to track
Possibility to preserve user privacy.
Can be tailored to a specific group.
Proven technologies and solutions available.
Standardization of the content and structure.

5. Cons Some degree of familiarity with technology is required.
Some students might prefer being in a classroom.
Technical issues.
Reliable internet access a must.
Potential lack of feedback from the trainee. It is easier to “cheat”.

6. CLP4NET Cyber Learning Platform for Nuclear Education and Training
Provided cost-free
Moodle based
IAEA provides a package. Hosting for external partners, not provided.

7. Other similar initiatives
SAET
Knowledge sharing over recorded presentations.
No other real interactive e-Learning programmes.

8. Initiation
Course organization
Pre-course
Course delivery
E-learning
At venue
On the job/mentoring
Post-course
Closure

9. Initiation of activity
Triggered by MS or IAEA
Positive review of request
Alignment of course with SAET

10. Course design Course title Course objectives
Type (e-Learning, self learning, on-site, etc.)
IAEA Programme
Course objectives
Background (state of the art)
Target participants
Required experience or background
Expected outcomes
Content outline

11. Pre-course Selection of subtopics Selection of instructors
Provision of material for preparation for the course and self evaluation
Self evaluation by participants
Feedback to participants based on the self evaluation
Development of lecture timing and titles / Agenda
Request for participant presentation (if applicable)

12. Course delivery
Preparation of course materials according to IAEA guidelines
Lectures, exercises, exam.
Independent review of materials by IAEA technical divisions
Implementation plan
Implementation
E-Learning module (non-simultaneous), webinar (simultaneous), at venue, mentoring, on the job.

13. Post-course
Exam and discussion of results (20% of overall course resources to be devoted to this topic)
Participant evaluation of the course
feedback to instructors
Achievement certificate or Attendance certificate
Lessons learned to IAEA (by instructors and IAEA)
Review and backup materials to GSAN for future reference

14. Closure of activity Consolidating of material
Overall assessment of activity by IAEA
Ensuring alignment of course to SAET curriculum
Archiving of activity

15. Moodle pre-course structure
Objective of the course
Pre-course goal, expectations and required tools
Short Bio of instructor
Preparatory materials
Files, links, lectures, papers, supporting documents
Self evaluation
If submitted provide feedback to participants based on self evaluation

16. Moodle course structure for each lecture – instructors(w) participants(r)
Abstract (max. 300 words)
Objective (max. 100 words)
Topic development
List of content
Materials
Written lecture notes needed
Exercise/Quiz (optional)
Conclusions (max. 300 words)
Keywords
Literature (References)
Exercise/Quiz solutions (optional)
Annex (Supporting materials, If needed)

17. Moodle Course Exam (motivational)
Evaluation of learning process of the student
At least 20% of the length of the course
Collaboration in exam development by all instructors
Types of exam
Written
Presentation of acquired knowledge
Exercise
Etc.

18. Conclusion
E-Learning is a valuable tool widely used in training and competence building.
As a first step, e-Learning can be used to complement ongoing or future SAET activities.
There are many challenges to be tackled by the IAEA in order to provide complete modules.
Feedback is key.