The Environment and Forestry HR Training Center (EF HR Training Center) held a series of training of trainers (ToT) sessions as part of the development of a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from 1 – 5 July 2024. The ToT sessions were held in a hybrid manner and represented a continuation of the independent learning (self-study) sessions that were carried out last June. The overall aim of these training sessions was for the participants to be able to design and implement an effective MOOC by applying the principles of adult learning (andragogy). Online training is aimed at the provision of basic knowledge related to eLearning, basic instructional design and media production through digital learning. Meanwhile, face-to-face training involves a participant focus on the design of MOOC training and encompasses discussions, exercises and peer feedback. The training sessions were opened by the Head of the Environmental Human Resources Training Center, Dr. Kusdamayanti, and were attended by 25 participant Widyaiswara (lecturers) and Learning Management System (LMS) administrators drawn from the EF HR Training Center, as well as several EF Training Centers. The training sessions were held in collaboration with the Environment and Forestry HR Training Center, FORCLIME and Common Sense, a consulting institution that has experience in the development of digital learning capacity and the creation of learning content.

FORCLIME supports the development of MOOCs at the LHK HR Education and Training Center through collaboration with Common Sense. This collaboration aims to support the implementation of MOOC development as a more massive eLearning learning concept at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

During the face-to-face training sessions, the participants discussed three MOOC training modules that are currently being prepared by the LHK HR Education and Training Center, specifically:
1. Carbon Economic Value.
2. Civil Servant Core Value.
3. Official Correspondence/Records and Management.

In the wake of these ToT sessions, the Environmental and Forestry HR Training Center will continue its work through the organization of the following activities:
• Online Coaching Sessions that will assist participants in the development of MOOC modules (planned for August/September).
• Improved Learning Management System (LMS) that will support MOOC development (also planned for August/September).

For more information, please contact:
Naufal Abdillah, Junior Adviser for Human Capacity Development
Danan P. Hadi, Adviser for Remote Sensing/GIS and eLearning
Edy Marbyanto, Strategic Area Manager for Human Capacity Development