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Workshop Introduction

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of research, Open Science has become a pivotal force driving transparency, collaboration, and innovation. However, the transition to Open Science requires researchers and research support personnel to develop a specific set of skills, create educational resources that adhere to FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) principles, and establish recognition mechanisms that validate these efforts.

This workshop is designed to equip participants with the essential skills necessary for successful engagement in Open Science by taking advantage of the Skills4EOSC project outputs. Through interactive sessions, attendees will learn how to use the Minimum Viable Skills profiles, develop FAIR-compliant learning materials, and employ a recognition framework to acknowledge and reward these competencies.

Additionally, the workshop will promote developed Skills4EOSC learning materials, providing participants with valuable resources they can integrate into their work. By the end of the session, attendees will be empowered with practical tools and knowledge to advance Open Science practices within their own communities.

Target Audience

Researchers, educators, and policymakers involved in open science initiatives, as well as anyone interested in developing skills and educational resources that align with FAIR principles.

Workshop Objectives

  1. Define Minimum Viable Skills for Open Science:
    • Introduce the concept of minimum viable skillsets (MVS) necessary for engaging in open science.
    • Discuss how these skillsets can be used to develop roles within the research ecosystem.
  2. Develop FAIR-by-Design Learning Materials:
    • Provide a methodology to create educational resources that are Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR).
    • Share examples of FAIR learning materials and discuss best practices for their development.
  3. Skills4EOSC Recognition Framework:
    • Explore ways to recognise and validate the acquisition of these skills through open badges, certificates, European digital credentials, or other forms of acknowledgement.
    • Present examples that implemented the Skills4EOSC recognition framework.
  4. Promote Existing Learning Materials:
    • Highlight the newly developed Skills4EOSC learning resources that participants can utilise.
    • Provide guidance on how to integrate these resources into their own educational practices.
  5. Hands-On Activities:
    • Engage participants in group activities where they select an MVS from the current catalogue and discuss how it could be applied in their contexts.
    • Provide feedback on steps to adopting the methods and barriers to this.

Expected Outcomes:

  • Participants will have a clear understanding of the MVS necessary for open science.
  • Participants will gain practical experience in using the FAIR-by-design methodology for learning materials development.
  • Participants will learn how to use a recognition framework that can be adapted to their specific needs.
  • Participants will be aware of and equipped to use existing open science learning resources.

Duration

  • full day workshop

Prerequisites

  • none

Learning Tools

  • each participant needs to have a laptop, Internet connection, and writing utensils

Workshop Outline

  1. 08:30 - 09:00 Introduction
    • Overview of the workshop objectives.
    • A brief discussion on Skills4EOSC, the importance of MVS, FAIR principles, training and recognition in the context of open science.
  2. 09:00 - 10:00 Session 1: Defining Minimum Viable Skills
    • Presentation on MVS for open science.
    • Group activity: Participants identify and discuss the essential skills needed in their roles.
  3. 10:00 - 10:30 Coffee break
  4. 10:30 - 12:00 Session 2: Developing FAIR-by-Design Learning Materials
    • Presentation on FAIR principles and their application to educational resources.
    • Hands-on activity: Participants design a simple FAIR-compliant learning module.
  5. 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch break
  6. 13:00 - 14:00 Session 3: The Skills4EOSC Recognition Framework
    • Presentation of alternative recognition mechanisms and their pros and cons in different settings.
    • Discussion of recognition mechanisms and their importance.
    • Group activity: Participants discuss the practicalities of implementing a recognition framework for the skills and materials discussed.
  7. 14:00 - 14:30 Coffee break
  8. 14:30 - 15:30 Session 4: Case Studies and Examples
    • Presentation on existing examples where MVS, FAIR materials, and recognition frameworks have been successfully implemented.
    • Overview of existing learning materials and resources for open science developed by Skills4EOSC
    • Discussion on how to effectively use and adapt these materials in different contexts.
  9. 15:30 - 16:00 Conclusion and Wrap-up
    • Summary of the key points.
    • Final reflections and feedback from participants.
    • Next steps and resources for further learning.

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