Evaluating training at Pawsey: Motivated, confident & "changed"
Channel: Australian Research Data Commons - ARDC
Date: 2021-11-24

Recorded:  27 October 2021
Presenter:  Ann Backhaus
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5739607

This presentation outlines the digital reserach skills training evaluation methods used at Pawsey. Using the Kirpatrick Training Evaluation model in designing their training evaluation survey, Pawsey measure learning motivation (How did the participant respond to the training?), improved confidence of the learner (Did participants understand the training?) and were there any behavioual changes (How participants applied their new knowledge in practice?).

Speaker bio:  Ann Backhaus is the Education & Training Manager at the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre. Ann enjoys teaching and learning, and education outreach. She likes to experiment with learning modalities and platforms, and has experience in online and blended learning. Her experience spans numerous industries and sectors, including government, academia, and enterprise.