Computer Lab Manager Training Course Modules

Hi Tonny -
Unfortunately funding wasn't available to move ahead towards implementation, and a full training plan hasn't been developed.  The general idea is that each of the four modules would include a self study component (faciiltated online by an instructor) and a week-long (in person) workshop. Excerpts from a draft of the course structure that I prepared are copied below.  I hope that's helpful!
Heidi

Course Structure and Delivery

As mentioned previously, the course has a modular design.  This is to allow for significant flexibility in meeting the needs of the learners.  While designed to be completed in the order shown, there would be little knowledge lost for the learner who needed to complete the modules out of order.  A learner could also skip a module that he or she felt did not meet his or her needs.  The process of enrolling and participating in each module is outlined below.
Please Note: the steps below refer to Zambia Pacific Trust (ZPT) as the organization that is managing this training course.  However, this course could also be adopted and administered by other organizations in Zambia or elsewhere.

1. Potential students are identified through partner organizations or self-referral to ZPT.  These students apply for inclusion in the training program.  An application process would determine whether or not the student met the characteristics and prerequisites. 
2. Once students are accepted into the course they are given a username, password and brief tutorial in using the online course management software (such as Moodle).  These tasks will be performed by the ZPT manager or a designated intern.
3. The online course management home page would provide information to guide the new user.  This includes recommendations for self-study courses (in office applications, touch typing or English reading and writing), information about the next scheduled face-to-face workshops and instructions on how to use the online modules.
4. Learners begin online study in the module of their choice.  At the same time they also enroll to participate in the week-long face-to-face workshop for that module.  Ideally they will have completed the online portion of the module before attending the face-to-face workshop.  A percentage of their overall score for the course will be based on their performance on online assignments.
5. The week-long intensive workshops are scheduled and organized by ZPT or various local partner organizations. 
6. Certificates are granted for each module when the learners have completed all assignments from the online course, successfully completed the workshop, and made all payments. To allow for flexibility in scheduling, students are permitted to be working on two modules simultaneously.
7. Once a student has completed all four modules, an overall certificate is granted.

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