[Insert Name of Training Program] Hands-On Training:

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Insert Name of Training Program Hands-On
Training

• Session Date
• Session Length
• Target Audience
• Trainer
• Developer Subject Matter Expert

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Session Details

• Training Topic Statement
• Target Audience
• Prerequisites

Notes This slide helps the audience verify they
are in the appropriate training program and at
the appropriate skill level. Include a general
topic statement such as This training is
designed to teach you about . OR how
to. The Audience Analysis template (on
Training Portal) will help you determine your
audience.
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Session Details Overview of the Training
Environment
Notes Use a topic category to help track
progress slides in a specific section should
have the same topic category.

• Insert any guidance about the training
  environment.
• Examples
• Traditional Classroom
• Centra On-line Classroom
• Web-based Delivery

Notes Content for these slides is included in
the appendix of this template simply move the
slides that apply to your environment up here
and delete the rest.
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Session Details Session Goals

• By the end of this training, you will be able to
• List summary objectives for the overall training
  session

Notes This should be a summary of the 4-7
overall objectives driving the training. What
key things should the participant be able to do
when they leave the training?
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Session DetailsLesson Plan

• Lesson 1 Introduction
• Lesson 2
• Lesson 3
• Lesson 4

Notes Lessons are groupings of 3-6 learning
objectives that address similar topics. Use the
Training Outline and Objectives template on the
Training Portal to develop your lesson plan. Each
lesson should last between 10-15 minutes.
One-hour training session includes about 4
lessons, plus intro and review.
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Lesson 1 Introduction Lesson Overview

• Summary statement of what lesson is about
• List Learning Objectives for this Lesson
• List the 3-6 objectives included in lesson
• Objectives may be the completion of hands-on
  exercises in the application being taught.

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Lesson 1 Introduction Objectives/Content Slides

• Once in the lesson, insert content slides for
  each of your learning objectives.
• Content can include
• Presentation of Information
• Hands-On Exercises, Scenarios Case Studies
• Questions

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Lesson XX _____Sample Objectives/Content
Note This example is for APPLICATIONS OVERVIEW
only. Different types of training will have
different objectives.

• Sample Objectives/Content for an Application
  Overview (before Hands-On Objectives)
• The purpose and goals of the application (why an
  organization would want to adopt it, or a user
  use it)
• Target users (qualifications/role of application
  users)
• History/origins of the application (any context
  that supports use)
• Key dependencies for using the application (e.g.,
  OS/tools)
• Summary of caBIG compatibility
• Overview of key functionality and/or application
  modules
• Instructions for gaining access (location/login)
  to application
• Contact information for application.

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Lesson XX _____Sample Objectives/Content

• Sample Objectives/Content for Hands-On Training
• Demonstration of Action
• Knowledge Checks (repetition and application)
• Hands On Exercises
• Common Pitfalls (common mistakes or bugs)
• Tips and Tricks (short-cuts, linked activities,
  etc)

Note This example is for HANDS-ON TRAINING.
Different types of training will have different
objectives.
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Lesson XX _____Review Questions

• At the end of each lesson, repeat the overall
  topic and the objectives.
• In interactive training, include time for
  questions/discussions
• Here, you are telling them what you told them
  to solidify the content.
• Continue to insert slides to cover subsequent
  lessons and objectives.

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Session SummaryReview
Notes This is a review of the ENTIRE Training
Session, encompassing the key points of all the
lessons.

• After you have completed creating all your
  lessons and related objectives and content,
  include a brief summary review section.
• Include a repeat of the session goals you listed
  above. Now that you have successfully completed
  this training, you should be able to

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Session SummaryQuestions/Test Your Knowledge

• After the summary, either provide time for
  participants to ask closing questions, or provide
  some planted questions to spark audience
  application of what they just learned.
• If you are including a test in your training, it
  should be placed here.

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Session SummaryFollow-On Training Next Steps

• List additional training offered related to the
  topic
• What are the Next Steps (if no additional
  training is offered)
• Include contact information and additional
  resources

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Session SummaryCourse Evaluation

• Always close with an opportunity for audience to
  provide feedback on the training. A template
  Training Evaluation form is included on the
  Training Portal.

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Appendix Training Environment

• Insert the following slide in place of the
  Training Environment slide if you are
  conducting
• CLASSROOM TRAINING

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Session DetailsParticipants Logistics

• Introduction of Trainer(s)
• Audience Introductions
• Name, Role, Organization
• Reason for Attending
• Facility Logistics
• Classroom access, restrooms, phones, etc

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Appendix Training Environment

• Insert the following slides in place of the
  Training Environment slide if you are
  conducting
• CENTRA SESSION TRAINING

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Session DetailsOnline Training Environment
Centra
Use these buttons (or choose from the Actions
menu) to communicate with the trainer and other
attendees. Example Raise your hand to ask a
question.
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Session DetailsOnline Training Environment
Centra
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Session DetailsOnline Training Etiquette
Notes This slide establishes the rules for
training and is particularly important when doing
online training Setting Expectations

• Be an active learner! Ask questions, and avoid
  temptation to multi-task. Keep distractions
  away!
• When not asking a question or making a comment,
  please keep your phone on MUTE to minimize
  background noise.
• Please do not put your phone on HOLD the music
  is distracting.
• When asking a question or making a comment,
  please state your name so we know whos speaking.

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Session Details Completing Hands-On Exercises
Overview

• Minimize Centra or CBR/WBT teaching environment
  (Do NOT close the window)
• Launch a new web session
• Access the application you are being trained on
• Complete the hands-on exercises
• Minimize the web session
• Maximize Centra to rejoin training

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Session Details Minimizing Centra

• When instructed minimize the Centra Session

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Session Details Launching a New Web Session

• Launch a new web session
• Complete the hands-on exercise
• Minimize the web session

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Session Details Rejoining Training Module (e.g,
Centra)

• Once hands-on exercises are complete and you have
  minimized the web session, rejoin the training by
  maximizing the training session.
• Locate the Centra window in your Task Bar and
  click to maximize it.

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Appendix Training Environment

• Insert the following slides in place of the
  Training Environment slide if you are
  conducting
• SELF-LED COMPUTER/WEB-BASED TRAINING (CBT/WBT)

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Session DetailsNavigating Learning Environment

• Include any instructions necessary to manage
  computer/online environment. Examples
• Navigating between screens or topic areas see
  previous slides under Centra support for
  template.
• Saving your progress (if applicable)
• Returning to main menu
• Any others.

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