Module 1: Welcome and Introductions

Rationale

In order to derive maximum benefit from the seminar, each participant should be introduced to the instructors and other participants and be familiar with the seminar's goals, agenda, handouts and evaluation plan.

Activities

• Welcoming remarks, including introductions of the instructors, review of the training goals, calendar of events and evaluation plan and an overview of the participant's handouts (5 minutes)
• Introductions of participants and listing of their desired outcomes (10 minutes)
• Welcome from a representative from the child welfare agency (3 minutes)
• Techno Quiz (2 minutes)

Time

20 minutes

Objectives

When this module is complete, participants will be able to:

• Explain the goals of the seminar
• Understand the calendar of events for the training, the evaluation plan and the organization of the handouts
• Understand his/her expected role in the seminar and evaluation process
• Identify his/her desired outcomes for the seminar

Materials

Flipchart, easel, markers, and tape

Sample handouts and overheads:

1. Seminar Agenda (1.1)

2. Goals of the Seminar (1.2)

3. Calendar of Events (1.3)

4. Techno Quiz (1.4)

Advance Preparation

Prepare seminar handouts for each participant. Make sure that the flipcharts, markers, newsprint pad, overheads and overhead projector are in the room.

Glossary of Terms

Bibliography and Suggested Reading

Trainer's Instructions

1. Begin the session by welcoming the group, introducing him/herself and other presenters, highlighting the goals of the seminar and reviewing the calendar of events for the seminar as well as the features of the evaluation plan. Use the Seminar Agenda (1.1), Goals of the Seminar (1.2) and the Calendar of Events (1.3) overheads and handouts. Explain the purpose of the training and non-purpose (this is not a hands-on SACWIS navigation training, it is not an outcomes training, it's not a reports training).

2. Highlight the purpose and learning objectives of this module using the following as your guide:

The purpose of this module is to help you understand the goals, timing and training materials for the seminar as well as give you the opportunity to let us know what you expect to learn from this training

When this module is complete, you will be able to:

• Explain the goals of the seminar
• Understand the calendar of events for the training,
  the evaluation plan and the organization of the handouts
• Understand your expected role in the seminar and
  evaluation process
• Identify your desired outcomes for the seminar

3. Review the handouts.

4. Ask each participant to introduce himself/herself, including what unit or division they work for, how long they have been with the agency, and to state his/her desired outcomes for the seminar. Record each participant's desired outcome(s) on a flipchart. Mention that there will be opportunities to review and update the desired outcomes flipcharts throughout the seminar.

5. Introduce the representative from the child welfare agency who will give his/her welcoming remarks presentation.

6. Ask for and address questions. Remind everyone that questions and comments are welcome anytime during the seminar.

7. Introduce the next module, The Impact of Technology in the Workplace, by giving the Techno Quiz. Ask folks to take 2 minutes to complete the Techno Quiz and then poll the participants to see where they fall in terms of scoring. Continue by stating that automation and information technology have significantly changed our personal and professional lives. In Module 2, we will explore some of the impacts of these changes.

Notes