FAIR-by-Design Methodology for Learning Materials Training of Trainers

Release Notes

1.3.0 (2024-07-01)

• Update Publishing preparations with information on how to customize the automated FAIR Signposting Profile workflow.
• Update Zenodo Publishing to clarify that multiple levels of compliance with the FAIR Signposting Profile are supported.
• Alter the FAIR Signposting implementation so that information is provided in a linkset JSON file, referenced in the HTML head element of the landing page.

1.2.0 (2024-05-13)

• Enable global search throughout the whole content of the Git book.
  • The autocomplete functionality offers suggestions while writing the search terms.
  • Matching terms are highlighted on the results page, offering easier accessibility.
• Add a new Cheatsheet subsection in Stage 4 – Team Collaboration describing what repository actions need to be taken when and by whom.
• Add a new section on Syncing Changes from the Templates Repository to the Fork in Stage 4 – Team Collaboration, describing the process in which forked repositories can benefit from the latest improvements made to the templates even after forking.
• Minor content fixes - typos and linking between pages.

1.1.0 (2024-02-27)

• Add support for FAIR Signposting Profile level 1.
• Update badge images to reflect the new badge design.
• Add support for a RELEASE_NOTES.md file which lists changes between different versions and is embedded on the landing page (syllabus).
• Extend the section on Working with Git Books and Key Takeaways with an additional step, describing how to change the title of the Git book appearing in the header of the webpage.
• Extend the section on Markdown Syntax within the Produce stage with step by step instructions on how to embed videos in the Git book.
• Extend the section on Publishing Preparations within the Publish stage to include instructions on how the new RELEASE_NOTES.md file should be edited.
• Extend the section on Zenodo Publishing within the Publish stage to reflect the additional automated workflow created to deal with specific Signposting aspects.

1.0.1 (2023-11-01)

• Improvements to the Zenodo automated publishing workflows, reflecting changes made to the Zenodo API.

1.0.0 (2023-10-17)

• Initial release of the materials.

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Training Description

The main goal of this on-demand ToT is to provide guidance and instructions on how to use the proposed FAIR-by-Design Methodology for development of FAIR learning materials in practice. The training will take you through all steps in the methodology and showcase their implementation using practical examples and developed templates.

Target audience

Instructors who wish to develop learning materials for any type of training.

Expertise Level / Skill Level: Beginner

Primary Language: English

Access Cost: No

Prerequisites

No prior knowledge is required to follow the training, however see Resources and Materials to prepare beforehand

Duration

The training is self-paced readingmaterial

Learning Objectives

• Define FAIR learning objects
• Adapt and mix FAIR learning objects
• Identify licenses and attribute correspondingly
• Structure comprehensive learning materials
• Manage file formats and tools
• Define metadata using a schema
• Create and publish FAIR-by-Design learning materials
• Collaborate with other instructors
• Assess FAIR-ness of existing learning objects

Keywords

FAIR, learning objects, methodology, practical implementation

Resources and Materials

Additional equipment and software needed to take full advantage of these training activities:

• GitHub account: GitHub SignUp
• Zenodo account: Zenodo SignUp
• Installed Git client: Git Editor
• Installed MD editor: Obsidian
  • or you can also use an online demo version such as https://demo.hedgedoc.org/ (for testing purposes only)

Authors

Sonja Filiposka, Dominique Green, Anastas Mishev, Vojdan Kjorveziroski, Andrea Corleto, Eleornora Napolitano, Gabriella Paolini, Sara di Giorgio, Joanna Janik, Luca Schirru, Arnaud Gingold, Christine Chardosek, Irakleitos Souyioultzoglou, Carolin Leister, Emma Lazzeri

Adapted to UCPH context by

Lorna Wildgaard and Benjamin Derksen, The Royal Library Denmark/Copenhagen University Library

Contact information

For more information regarding the FARI by Design training materials contact Lorna: lowi@kb.dk

License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12604767

Accessibility Mission

This content is adapted from: Skills4EOSC is dedicated to ensuring that all produced learning materials are accessible to as many visitors as possible regardless of their ability or technology. We have an active commitment to increasing our learning materials accessibility. The main standards that we aim to comply with are WCAG v.2.1 Level AA criteria and PDF/UA (ISO 14289).

Acknowledgement

These learning materials have been developed by following the FAIR-by-Design Methodology.