Policy 3

Certified trainers and training standards

The requirements and procedures for becoming an EdTech Society certified trainer, so that educators get high-quality, effective professional development in educational technology and evidence-based pedagogy.

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Eligibility

Who can become a certified trainer

Member in good standingA member of EdTech Society in good standing.

Master’s degreeAt least a master’s degree in education, instructional technology or a related field.

3 years’ experienceIn designing and delivering professional development for educators, or in the topic of the training.

Strong facilitationExcellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills.

Certification

How trainers are certified

The Society may also ask for a portfolio of relevant experience, qualifications and ed-tech expertise, or for completion of the EdTech Society Trainer Certification Programme (adult learning principles, instructional design, assessment and effective delivery).

01RecommendationThe trainer is recommended by a member of the Executive Committee or a committee chair.

02ProposalThe trainer submits a detailed training proposal to the Certification Committee.

03ReviewThe proposal is evaluated on content, pedagogy, assessment methods and alignment with the Society’s goals.

04AuthorisationOnce approved, the trainer can deliver training on that topic as a resource person.

Responsibilities

What we expect of trainers

Expertise and content

Stay current with the latest advances in educational technology and pedagogy.
Align training with the Society’s goals; keep content research-based, practical and suited to the audience.

Delivery

Tell participants the target audience, prerequisites, title and learning objectives in advance.
Suggest, in advance, how the effectiveness of the training could be assessed (desirable, not mandatory).
Say in advance what data will be collected from or about learners and how it will be used. Data collection and use must follow the Society’s data policy.
Run engaging, interactive sessions using a variety of methods, in a collaborative environment where participants take part and ask questions.

Assessment, ethics and professionalism

Develop and use assessments to measure participant learning and programme effectiveness.
Uphold the highest ethical standards and stay professional in all interactions with participants.

Ownership and review

Content, recognition and review

Ownership: training content, including session recordings, is owned by EdTech Society and released under a CC BY licence.

Recognition: certified trainers are listed on the Society’s website and in other promotional material.

Monitoring: the Society periodically reviews certified trainers and their programmes, for example by reviewing course material, observing sessions and collecting participant feedback.

For more information, see the full policy document.