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Multimedia Training of VET Professionals for Innovation Support in Biotech Sector

VET-InTech

Users’ manual

Sofia, 2010

Leonardo da Vinci Pilot Project Transfer of Innovation

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Multimedia Training of VET Professionals for Innovation Support in Biotech Sector – VET-InTech 2

CONTENTS

We are… 4

We offer … 5

The benefits to use our programme … 5

The e-guide targets… 6

The e-guide contents… 7

The e-guide provides…. 10

The knowledge is assessed … 13

The knowledge is graded … 14

The knowledge is certified … 15

The few steps before to start … 16

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Welcome to VET-InTech e-guide !

This is a product developed and realized within

the framework of the multinational ToI project

“Multimedia Training of VET Professionals for

Innovation Support in Biotech Sector” LLP-LdV-

TOI-2008-1-BG1-LEO 05-00433, with the financial

support of the Lifelong Learning Programme, sub-

programme Leonardo da Vinci.

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WE ARE…

An alliance of a training body (university), a research organization, two

enterprises, and an ICT and consultancy training body intending to

facilitate the transfer of scientific / educational innovations at national /

transnational level.

Project Contractor

SYCO PHARMA Ltd. BG

Project Coordinator

R & D Center ‘Biointech’ BG

Partners

Scientific Research Department of the

Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” BG

‘LiNK’ MV DE

Atmosfair OHG s.n.c. IT

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WE OFFER …

Flexible innovative blended learning programme for continuous

training of teachers / trainers in biotechnology innovation support

designed as user-friendly e-tool for gaining professional

competence and skills

Training in key topics of innovation support and introducing good

practices in the specific field of biotechnology

Provision of support system in terms of learning pathways and

short intensive courses (specific training packs based on the

programme content)

On-line and off-line presentation of the body of knowledge in the

field of biotechnology

THE BENEFITS TO USE OUR PROGRAMME …

We make your job search easier and more productive by improving

your knowledge and competence

We can educate you at your job place and help you to contribute to

the inner culture of your employment organization making you

more self-confident in your professional competence

We can offer you certified knowledge in accordance with EU

standards

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THE e-GUIDE TARGETS…

Vocational field:

Teaching and training Marketing and sales management

Life science Management and administration

Food processing Computer use

Environmental protection Chemical and processing industry

Vocational level:

Post-secondary non-tertiary education:

- Prevocational and vocational programmes worked based -

Level 4

- Designed to provide direct access to Level 5

Economic sectors:

Activities of head offices and Scientific Research & Development

management consultancy

Manufacturing of food products Advertising and market research

and beverages

Tertiary and other education Educational support activities

Other professional, scientific Activities of extraterritorial

and technical activities organizations and bodies

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THE e-GUIDE CONTENTS…

MODULE 1. Supporting innovation in SMEs

Part 1.1. Needs of innovation

Unit 1.1.1. Innovations in the working place

Lesson 1.1.1.1. Introduction: Innovations in the working place

Unit 1.1.2. How to identify and specify the innovation needs of a

business problem

Lesson 1.1.2.1. Innovation Audit

Lesson 1.1.2.2. SWOT analysis

Lesson 1.1.2.3. Technological capability audit tool

Lesson 1.1.2.4. Black Box Method

Lesson 1.1.2.5. System and Process Analysis

Unit 1.1.3. Tools for development of innovative solutions

Lesson 1.1.3.1. Foundations of generating ideas

Lesson 1.1.3.2. Brainstorming

Lesson 1.1.3.3. 635 Method

Lesson 1.1.3.4. Analogical Reasoning

Lesson 1.1.3.5. Attribute Listing

Lesson 1.1.3.6. Management of internal innovative proposals

Lesson 1.1.3.7. TILMAG

Lesson 1.1.3.8. Six Thinking Hats

Lesson 1.1.3.9. TRIZ

Unit 1.1.4. Evaluation of innovative solutions

Lesson 1.1.4.1. Decision making

Lesson 1.1.4.2. Point Rating system

Lesson 1.1.4.3. Benchmarking process

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Part 1.2. Management and marketing of innovation

Unit 1.2.1. Innovative production strategies

Lesson 1.2.1.1. New product development methods

Lesson 1.2.1.2. Recycling strategies

Lesson 1.2.1.3. Product testing strategies (Rapid prototyping)

Lesson 1.2.1.4. Product lifecycle management

Lesson 1.2.1.5. Continuous improvement

Unit 1.2.2. How to protect innovations and intangible assets

Lesson 1.2.2.1. Intellectual property protection tools

(including non disclosure agreements

Lesson 1.2.2.2. International Regulations

Lesson 1.2.2.3. Intellectual Property strategy (IP strategy)

Unit 1.2.3. Financing and marketing of innovation

Lesson 1.2.3.1. Sources of Finance for Innovation

Lesson 1.2.3.2. Business planning

Lesson 1.2.3.3. Optimising and controlling the acceptance of

an innovative product/ service

Lesson 1.2.3.4. Promotion tools for enhancing competencies

of internet presentation and research

Unit 1.2.4. Human resources management policies to support

innovation

Lesson 1.2.4.1. Human Resource (HR) competence

requirements for innovations

Lesson 1.2.4.2. Creating a company culture for continuous

innovation

Lesson 1.2.4.3. Intercultural and foreign language

competences for innovation

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Part 1.3. Innovation support

Unit 1.3.1. Innovation networks

Lesson 1.3.1.1. Basics of Innovation Network

Lesson 1.3.1.2. Clusters

Lesson 1.3.1.3. Communities of practice

Lesson 1.3.1.4. Social network analysis

Lesson 1.3.1.5. Strategic alliances

MODULE 2. Innovation Support in Biotech Sector

Part 2.1. Benchmarking innovation in biotech sector

Unit 2.1.1. Benchmarking innovation in biotech sector

Lesson 2.1.1.1. Theoretical considerations

Lesson 2.1.1.2. Key factors affecting innovation

Lesson 2.1.1.3. Innovation and biotech entrepreneurship

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VET-InTech info-pool

Module 1 Lessons

Module 1 Units Module 2 Lessons

Module 1 Module 2

Module 2 Units

LPs SICs

Target sector Target vocational field Target level

THE e-GUIDE PROVIDES….

Learning content focused on recent trends in innovation support in

SMEs: needs of innovation, management and marketing of

innovation, innovation support in biotech sector.

o Module 1: Supporting innovation in SMEs

o Module 2: Innovation support in biotech sector

Information pool (VET-InTech info-pool), composed by Units (10

Units) with basic building blocks – the Lessons (41 Lessons)

Arrangement of different combinations of units (units’ chains):

Learning Pathways (LPs) and Short Intensive Courses (SICs)

offered to project targets.

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1.2.2.1

1.2.3.4.1.1.2.3.

1.2.3.3.

1.3.1.5. 1.3.1.5.

1.1.3.1.

1.1.1.1.

1.1.2.1.

1.2.1.3.

2.1.1.1

2.1.1.1

1.2.3.1.

1.2.3.2.

2.1.1.1.

2.1.1.2

1.1.3.9.

1.2.4.1.

1.3.1.4.

1.1.3.6.

1.1.2.2. 1.3.1.2.

2.1.1.3 1.1.4.1.

2.1.1.3 2.1.1.2

2.1.1.1 1.2.4.2. 2.1.1.3

Learning Pathway 2Learning Pathway 1

1.2.1.3.

1.2.3.3.

1.1.1.1. 1.3.1.2.

2.1.1.3.

2.1.1.1.

2.1.1.3.

2.1.1.2

1.2.2.1.

2.1.1.1

1.2.3.2. 1.3.1.1.

1.3.1.2.

1.2.1.1.1.2.2.3.

1.1.1.1.

2.1.1.1. 2.1.1.2.

2.1.1.3. 2.1.1.1.

Short Intensive Course 1

1.2.2.3. 1.2.3.1.

2.1.1.1. 2.1.1.2.

2.1.1.3.

2.1.1.2

Vet-Intech info-pool

Learning Pathway (LP): a set of units with different length that

cover specific, relatively broad subject within the target project area

Short Intensive Course (SIC): a set of units with restricted length

that cover a highly specialized single topic within the target project

area

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Unit 1 Unit 3

Unit 1

Part 1

Part 3 Unit 1 Unit 2

Part 2

Unit 1 Unit 3

Part 1

Module 1 Module 2

The Learning Pathways (LPs) and Short Intensive Courses

(SICs) are built to fit the project targets in terms of prior knowledge,

current qualification and competence, professional position and

career prospects

LPs and SICs construction approach

The logic consequence of the LPs and SICs is built through combination

of units with different content that allow broadening of beneficiaries’

knowledge in various fields.

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THE KNOWLEDGE IS ASSESSED …

Through self-evaluation questions of multiple-choice (MCQ) and

True/False types

Each Unit covers a set of 30 questions

The filled in set of questions / per Unit is weighted by the e-

programme software

On the basis of the results achieved estimation of the level of

knowledge is provided:

o > 60 % true answers – the result is ‘PASSED’

o < 60 % true answers – the result is ‘FAILED’

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Learning pathway – 30 credits

1.2.2.: 5 credits

1.1.1.: 3 credits 1.1.4.: 5 credits

2.1.1.: 5 credits

1.2.1.: 7 credits

1.2.4.: 5 credits

Short Intensive Course – 15 credits

1.1.1.: 3 credits 1.2.1.: 7 credits

2.1.1.: 5 credits

THE KNOWLEDGE IS GRADED …

Through application of ECTS principles

VET-InTech grading scale provides:

o Each Unit brings at least 3 credits

o LPs bring 20 – 30 credits

o SICs bring 10 – 15 credits

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THE KNOWLEDGE IS CERTIFIED …

Through certificate, which is awarded upon successful completion

of a defined SIC, LP or the whole e-curriculum.

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THE FEW STEPS BEFORE TO START …

To use and learn from VET-InTech programme you can run it on any

web browser supporting Unicode, JavaScript and CSS (Explorer 6+,

Firefox 1.5+, Opera 8+, Google Chrome 1+, and Safari 3+). The web

address is http://vetintech-training.com/

The e-programme is available in English, German, Italian, Bulgarian, and

Czech languages and one can switch between them through the

language (flags) buttons situated at the right upper corner of the home

page.

The e-programme can be started by login (through automatically

generated username and password) in the main menu bar situated left-

side on the home page (Fig. 1). The different sections of the site (e-

Curriculum; Learning Pathways, Short Intensive Courses, Glossary)

are also accessible through the links situated at the upper site menu.

Fig. 1 Project training site home page

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When the login is successful, the window presented in Fig. 2 will be

displayed on your computer. Here, you have either an access to the full

content of the e-guide (through the button ‘Contents’) or a possibility to

choose among the various LPs (through the button ‘Learning Pathways’)

and SICs (through the button ‘Short Intensive Courses’).

Fig. 2. Login page of the training programme

A click on the button ‘Contents’ will open a detailed index of the Modules

/ Parts / Units / Lessons comprising the entire e-guide (Fig. 3). The

learning content of each Lesson is accessible by clicking on its title (Fig.

4).

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Fig. 3. e-Guide detailed contents page

This is the algorithm to follow if you chose to browse the learning content

at random or to cover the entire e-curriculum in a consequent way.

However, if you decide to study a particular Learning Pathway or Short

Intensive Course, you can take one of the LPs or SICs via the links to the

buttons ‘Learning Pathways’ and ‘Short Intensive Courses’ (Fig. 2).

Desired LP or SIC can be chosen by clicking on its number.

Each LP / SIC begins with general information – a brief summary of its

content. Through the button ‘To LP X>’ situated at the bottom of the LP

general information page you can obtain useful data about the target

economic sectors, end-users and target groups it is prepared for. At the

same page the learning outcomes of the LP, presented as Knowledge,

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Skills and Wider Competence (Fig. 5) are situated. The length / duration

and the credit points a trainee will gain upon successful completion of the

LP are specified as well.

Fig. 4. Learning content of

Module 1, Part 1.1., Unit 1.1.3., lesson 1.1.3.3.: ‘635 Method’

You can access the content of a certain LP / SIC through clicking on the

title of the Lessons it is composed of, listed in ‘Knowledge component’ or

through the left LP / SIC menu (Fig. 6).

The LP / SIC contents helps you to easily browse within the material

‘jumping’ when you need more detailed or related information.

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Fig. 5. Learning Pathway 1 structure page

The core learning material is structured in the following hierarchical

order: Lesson Topic Subtopic. It is described by the following

compulsory elements:

- Lesson author(s)

- Learning goals

- Learning workload

- Summary of the lesson

- Key words

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Fig. 6. Learning Pathway 1 contents

The learning material finishes with a ‘Bibliography’ and ‘Additional

information’ sections that provide list of useful references on the

lecture’s topics.

A ‘Self-assessment questions’ section, which offers the trainees the

possibility for self evaluation of their learning progress, applying MCQs,

is the final element of each unit. This section is accessible through the

link ‘Unit self assessment’ in the contents of the course. Upon clicking on

this link a quiz composed of 10 items chosen at random by the software

of the programme within a pool of 15 – 135 questions is generated. Upon

completion of the quiz and submitting your answer, you will see your

results (as percentage right/wrong answers) as well as all the correct

answers (Fig. 7).

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Fig. 7. Functioning of ‘Unit self assessment’ section

Another advantage of the presentation of the learning content is the

availability of an interactive glossary that contains key terms within the

programme specific field. Each glossary word in the text is colored in

blue and underlined with a dashed underline (Fig. 8A); it turns green

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when pointed with the mouse (Fig. 8B) and meanwhile its corresponding

explanation appears in a tooltip (Fig. 8C). Upon clicking of the word the

‘Glossary’ section opens in a new window and the definition of the term

appears (Fig. 8D).

Fig. 8. Operation of ‘Glossary’ section

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The full content of the ‘Glossary’ section in BG, CZ, DE, EN and IT

languages is accessible as well through the button ‘Glossary’ in the main

left-side menu of the programme (Fig. 2).

Besides the LPs and SICs currently accessible by a trainee, the e-

programme offers the possibility to create new LPs/SICs upon demand

of the end-users, using the whole pool of lessons (a total of 41) included

in the programme, making the product more market oriented, and

establishing the full capacity of the programme in the view point of

specific content and level of initial knowledge of the trainees.

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