BRCGS ENG General Guide

BRCGS PARTICIPANT RESOURCE AGILE TRAININ G
A PARTICIPANT'S GENERAL GUIDE 2022
FOR ATTENDING AGILE TRAINING

Performance
Enhancement
Agile Learning
A Participant’s Guide for
Attending Agile Training
Participant Note: Please ensure you read this document thoroughly, as it will help you prepare
for the course participation. This document also contains tips and notes.
Agile Learning
BRCGS - Participant Resource - General Guide Performance Enhancement -Training
Version: Agile format - 13/August/2022 Page 2 of 12
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Contents
Virtual & Face to Face Training ................................................................................................................... 4
Agile Learning Overview .......................................................................................................................... 4
Terminology ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Resources Overview ................................................................................................................................. 4
Active Learning Prompts .......................................................................................................................... 5
Online Course Exam & Assessment ......................................................................................................... 8
Virtual Training Only ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Virtual Delivery - Equipment & Facilities ................................................................................................. 9
Virtual Delivery - Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 9
Frequently Used Virtual Platform Features ........................................................................................... 10
Virtual Participation Best Practices ....................................................................................................... 12
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Agile Learning
Virtual & Face to Face Training
Agile Learning Overview
What is Agile Learning?

Performance Enhancement recognises that flexibility in training delivery is required.
Developing courses in a modular format with interactions designed to be flexible for any course
delivery format, is beneficial to learner participation and trainer preparation.
An agile learning format is developed and designed for flexible course delivery in virtual or face to
face classrooms using only one set of course materials.
Terminology
Term Definition
Training designed for flexible delivery in virtual or face to face
Agile learning
classrooms
Modules A topical division of content
A block of training estimated at half a day each, including

Session breaks i.e. Session 1 is the morning session and Session 2 is the
afternoon session
Participant Attendee of the course
Resources Overview
Course modules:
A full breakdown of each collateral for a specific course will be included within the ‘Trainer’s
Guide’. Below is an example of what to expect and general guidance for use.
Summary of materials
Included in all:
Course Material User guidance
Participant Resource - General Guide General guidance for attending Virtual & F2F training
Participant Resource - Standard, Issue, Guidance outlining the relevant course for
Course participants
Agile Learning
An editable resource for pre-work and in course
exercises and activities.
Participant Resource - Workbook
This document can be found 3. Participant Resources
> ‘Participant Workbook
Participant resource to receive after the course as

reference and preparation for the exam
Participant Resource - Workbook
This document can be found Participant Handouts
Answers
(send out during course) > ‘Participant Workbook –
answers’
Participant Resource - Zoom How to use the virtual platform for BRCGS courses
May also include the following:

• Case Study(s)
• Participant handouts (supplements to Participant Workbook and other course resources)
• Course Assessment
Active Learning Prompts
Active learning
To reinforce interaction, the course slides are structured with ‘active learning’ to incorporate
engagement prompts approx. every 3-5 mins and to facilitate participant engagement using
various interactive activities including:
• Q&A
• Polls
• Breakout activities
• Group discussion
• Individual exercise/ participation in discussions
• Scenario activities/ role plays
Key to graphics used in the PowerPoint slides

The slides include the use of graphics to indicate each ‘active learning’ activity to the trainer and
to the class.
Agile Learning
Large activity/homework
review/ introduction of pre-
course/ pre-read/ breakout
activity
Show of
hands/activity/debate/poll
Questions/group
activities/pairs
discussion/debates
List questions/group
activities/pairs
discussion/debates/flipcharts/
whiteboards
Agile Learning
Introduction of
scenario/exercise activity
Agile Learning
Online Course Exam & Assessment
A guide to the online course exam can be found on the Educate homepage
• You should have already created an account and logged in using your enrolment code
to access the course and exam.
• LOGIN to BRCGS Educate.
• You will automatically be forwarded to the home page.
• Scroll down to the section headed HELP.
• Select the “How to take an Exam vs. obtain attendance certificate” option to be directed
to a downloadable attachment.
• This attachment will provide step-by-step instructions including images for clarity.
A guide to submitting an assignment can be found on the Educate homepage

• Select the “How to submit an assignment” option to be directed to a downloadable
attachment.
A guide to the examination protocol can be found on the Educate homepage

• Select the “Examination protocol for BRCGS Educate online exams” option to be directed
to a downloadable attachment.
Agile Learning
Virtual Training Only
Virtual Delivery - Equipment & Facilities
When attending the training, please ensure you have the following:
• A quiet, comfortable place to work - We recommend that you do not attend from your
office desk if you are situated in an open office environment as this can be noisy and
distracting.
• A computer - If you're using a laptop, make sure that is plugged into the mains - don't rely
on your batteries.
• A quality headset with microphone - This is a must. We recommend a USB connection.
• Broadband Internet Connection - As a general rule a download speed between 2-3Mbp
and an upload speed of at least 0.5Mbp will be fine. Please be aware, if you opt to use a
wireless connection, this is likely to result in the sound dropping in and out as the session
progresses
Virtual Delivery - Troubleshooting
We recommend participants are encouraged to log into the course session at least 15 minutes
prior to the start of the course to ensure there is time to resolve any audio and connection issues.
• If you have trouble logging in or your sound is not working correctly it is always best to close
all programs, reboot your computer, stop any background programs that are running and
log-in again.
• Check that your Audio is set up correctly and that your headset is correctly plugged in (if
this is a USB connection, it is always worth trying a different USB port if you have one).
• If you still have a problem call or text your Course Facilitator (contact details included
within the Joining Instruction email) but please be aware that if the session is about to start,
or has started, there will be very little the Facilitator will be able to do at that time to assist
you.
• Note: It may be best for participants to download the virtual online application being used
especially when working from a desktop or Apple device.
Agile Learning
Frequently Used Virtual Platform Features
Microphone Feature
Allows participants to ask/answer questions,
Mic is muted
i.e. no one can
give feedback/participate in discussions by
hear you
enabling mics.
As a standard, microphones should be muted

during the session. The trainer will prompt
audio responses or participants can raise their Mic is on
hand using the emoticon feature explained i.e. everyone can
hear you
below, to indicate they want to speak.
Chat Feature
One of the main methods of communication in
the virtual classroom. It uses text functionality to
commentary, questions and conversations.
Messages can be addressed to ‘everyone’

(recommended setting) or individuals in the
group.
Use Chat to interact with all in session by ensuring

that you have ‘Everyone’ selected
Agile Learning
Emoticon Feature
Allows for quick response or attention notification.
Use Emoticons to share your feelings. This can also
be used an indicator to the trainer, for example,
click on:
• The raised hand – to indicate you have a

question
• The thumbs up to represent understanding/
that you are ready, or you or ‘like’ the
content.
• You click on the respective emoticon when
prompted for an exercise or for the trainer’s
attention. To remove the selected
emoticon, click a second time.
Annotation Feature
Allows participants to
collaborate and write
their ideas and
comments on the files
shared or on a
whiteboard
On the left-hand side
panel there is an
‘annotation’ tool. Select
the squiggly line for
annotation options.
Here are all of the

annotation options
Agile Learning
Virtual Participation Best Practices
Be prepared
• Download a respective course materials including: the relevant Standard, handouts,
workbooks etc.
• Complete pre-course activities e.g. assigned pre-reading and pre-course assignments
• Review course assessment criteria
• Log into the session 15 minutes before the start time ready to go
Follow ground rules

The key ground rules we encourage as best practice include:
• Silence phones
• Turn off email and other programs
• Participate and get involved
• Raise your hand to indicate you have a query or problem
• Be punctual
• Indicate if you ‘step away’
Participate in the course

• Utilise the activities and platform tools – query any function you don’t understand
• Ask questions to reinforce your understanding
• Use the recommended tools and guidance
• Focus
• Enjoy yourself
Agile Learning

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BRCGS PARTICIPANT RESOURCE AGILE TRAININ G

A PARTICIPANT'S GENERAL GUIDE 2022

FOR ATTENDING AGILE TRAINING

Agile Learning Overview

What is Agile Learning?

A block of training estimated at half a day each, including

Participant Attendee of the course

Participant resource to receive after the course as

May also include the following:

Active Learning Prompts

Key to graphics used in the PowerPoint slides

A guide to submitting an assignment can be found on the Educate homepage

• LOGIN to BRCGS Educate.

A guide to the examination protocol can be found on the Educate homepage

Virtual Delivery - Equipment & Facilities

Virtual Delivery - Troubleshooting

As a standard, microphones should be muted

Messages can be addressed to ‘everyone’

Use Chat to interact with all in session by ensuring

• The raised hand – to indicate you have a

Here are all of the

Follow ground rules

Participate in the course

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