Pre-seeds-Program

Roadmap for Pre-openseeds Program

The goals during this phase include:

Define module scopes, objectives, and potential collaborators.
Conduct a preliminary investigation, including research into existing similar programs and identifying gaps.
Write contributor guidelines to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment for all contributors.
Develop a roadmap outlining key milestones, timelines, and dependencies.
Create an open canvas to visualise project needs, potential barriers, and solutions.
Describe personas to represent target participants and contributors, considering their goals, challenges, and motivations.
Identify necessary tools, platforms, and resources for collaborative curriculum development.
Reach out to and connect with individuals who share a similar passion for developing or using Open Educational Resources.

Undergo Collaborative Lesson Development Training with The Carpentries to enhance curriculum development and leadership skills.
Propose Research 101 for inclusion in The Carpentries’ Lesson Incubator to attract contributors and collaborators.

Develop the first two modules of Research 101.
Pilot: Host an online workshop targeting 30 participants from underrepresented communities.
Metrics: Success measured through sign-ups, feedback surveys, and module completion rates.

Build a community of 10-15 contributors to help with curriculum development and facilitation.
Collaborators will come from The Carpentries, other open-source communities, and RSE groups.
Metrics: Track contributions to open-source materials as a measure of community engagement.

Conduct a final impact survey to evaluate the effectiveness of the course in improving research software practices within underrepresented communities.
Refine and scale Research 101 based on feedback, aiming for global reach beyond the Fellowship.
Final report on participant feedback and course outcomes.