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EUMETCAL WORKSHOP 2010 WMO - Geneva – 29 nov – 2 déc Two experiments of distance learning in Meteo-France Background : - Meteo-France : a great demand for continuous training (as in other NMSs) Aviation meteorology, New forecasting methods, Climate change, New IT technologies, - A piece of geography : 2 main locations : Paris and Toulouse (Reaserch, Training and Operational service) One location in each department (one averagely for 3 departments within 7 years) Several hundred kilometers from some centers to Toulouse (and much more if we consider Martinique or New Caledonia). - Consequences Traditional training is expensive - Travel costs - Waste of time Traditional training is not fully satisfying : - According to pedagogical matters : a full week training on a software or any other item is boring and tiring, - According to environment matters : transport is source of greenhouse gaz emissions. Distance learning identified as a solution Reduces the number of flights : response to economical and greenhouse gaz emission issues Can be splitted according to pedagogical reasons which gives a first response to efficiency issues 2 experiments planned for year 2011 : - Climate change : in order to deliver to non specialist staff from Meteo-France enough knowledge so that they can respond to Meteo-France users. - Java : additional infoprmations to a traditional training. 2010 : design of the training 1/4 I Climate change : The staff : - a lot of knowledge and competencies avaible in reaserch center of Meteo–France - But experts are very busy and have very little time to take part to the training. Conclusion : training will be prepared and delivered by teachers from the ENM, with the help of experts and a technical assistance in case of IT issues. 2010 : design of the training 2/4 Different sequences and types of training material : - Distance synchronous sessions : to present the training (targets, content, organisation), to deliver specific informations, help and guide trainees. Last session will consist in a discussion between trainees, observed by experts, as an assesment of the training. - Material for non synchronous work : recordings of conferences (speechi), presentations, exercises, cases studies and quizz (delivered through MOODLE), forum. 2010 : design of the training 3 / 4 Java language : - To complete a traditional training session in ENM Staff : two IT trainers. Distance synchronous sessions : to deliver specific informations, help and guide trainees. Non synchronous material : material deliverd through MOODLE (presentations, exercises, quizz), forum. 2010 : design of the training 4 / 4 Administrative aspects : Distance learning can be adapted to the rythm of the trainees. Nevertheless it needs some time for the trainee. So a contract will be signed by the trainee, his chief, and the trainer(s) so that all parties are aware of the effort to achieve. Evaluation : - no test of completion for the trainees : a reflexion to be held in the future about this aspect, - Assesment of the efficiency of the training. 2011 : delivery of the trainings and prospects Two trainings to be delivered during the 6 first months of 2011 Prospects : - to enhance the offer of distance continuous training, - To introduce these technologies in initial training : not as distance training (students are in the ENM or close to), but as a tool to reduce the number of sessions in classrooms and use the saved time for alternative activities (projects, self training activities).