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Standard operating procedures for the Training Lesson Template Maintainer

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Executive SummaryThe ELIXIR Lesson Template initiative began in 2022 in response to the challenges ofcollaboratively developing training materials across multiple ELIXIR Nodes. At the time, theabsence of a shared lesson format led to inconsistencies in how materials were created,presented, and maintained. To address this, a dedicated group within the ELIXIR TrainingPlatform was formed with the goal of establishing a common, reusable infrastructure tosupport collaborative lesson development. This effort was funded through the ELIXIRTraining Platform 2024–2026 programme. The outcome is the ELIXIR Lesson Template - a GitHub-based template designed tosupport the creation of FAIR-aligned training resources. It enables contributors fromdifferent Nodes to work together efficiently and ensures a consistent structure,presentation, and branding of training materials across ELIXIR. This deliverable presents a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the development andmaintenance of ELIXIR Lessons. The SOP provides a structured, transparent process forlesson creation and governance, outlines roles and responsibilities, and promotes the use ofthe ELIXIR Lesson Template. It is designed to ensure lesson quality, consistency, andlong-term sustainability across the ELIXIR ecosystem.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17257836

Authors: Botzki, Alexander, Cardona, Alexia, Peixoto, Luciana, van Geest, Geert

Institutions: University of Cambridge, University of Minho, University of Bern, SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics

Language: English

Topic: Open Education and E-Learning

Subfield: Computer Science Applications

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

Funder: European Commission