Now Accepting Applications: 2016 E-Learning Institute
Have you been asked to develop online training products for your organization but aren’t sure where to start? If so, you are invited to apply to the 2016 E-Learning Institute. This unique “training in place” fellowship, offered by the CDC in partnership with the Public Health Foundation, will empower you to create quality e-learning products while you continue to work. As a fellow during the 4 month curriculum, you will take part in online learning opportunities, collaborate with peers, receive mentoring support from e-learning experts, and ultimately create an online training product for your organization. Participants will travel twice to the CDC in Atlanta, GA to attend a kick-off orientation and a final showcase event. Space is limited, so apply today to be considered for this exceptional learning opportunity. CDC is accepting applications now through November 13, 2015.
Applications Now Being Accepted for the Fourth E-Learning Institute Fellowship
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in partnership with the Public Health Foundation (PHF), invites distance learning professionals who are responsible for developing online training products to apply to participate in the E-Learning Institute (ELI) Fellowship. The ELI Fellowship empowers education and training professionals from state and local health departments and public health organizations with the knowledge, skills, tools, and resources to create quality e-learning products.
As part of the fellowship program, participants will create an online training product, receive mentoring support from CDC and outside e-learning experts, collaborate with peers, and take part in online learning opportunities. Participants will also travel to the CDC offices in Atlanta, GA to attend an in-person orientation and a final showcase event where they will present their e-learning products and receive constructive feedback from their mentors and peers.
Who should apply? Professionals from state, local, territorial, tribal, and international health departments responsible for developing online training products should apply. University and hospital learning professionals who are involved in public health are also encouraged to apply. Unfortunately, federal employees and contractors are not eligible for this program.
Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate
Time commitment: This program will be conducted from February 8, 2016 to June 10, 2016. Participants will need to allocate approximately two hours per week during working hours for program activities. Participants may need to commit more time to complete the final project. Participants will also travel twice to Atlanta, GA for the orientation and final showcase event. Fellows participate at no cost. Supervisory approval is required for participation in the ELI Fellowship.
Want more information about the ELI Fellowship? Review blog posts from previous ELI participants:
- How I Improved my E-Learning Skills in Five Months, London Losey, Family Home Visiting Training Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Health
- Improving the Quality of Online Training Products Through Professional Development, Calaine Hemans-Henry, Assistant Commissioner, Bureau of Public Health Training, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- Lessons Learned from the CDC E-Learning Institute, Shih-Ting Lee, Former Trainer, Texas Department of State Health Services
Examples of Courses posted to TRAIN National from ELI Participants:
- Get Ready, Get Set, Implement! Making the “5As” Work in Your Health Center (Course ID 1057579), Norma Ryan, Ohio Department of Health
Birth defects are one of the leading causes of infant mortality in Ohio and nationally. To improve the future birth outcomes for women who are overweight and obese, Ohio has developed the “5As” Healthy Weight Program to address overweight and obesity among non-pregnant individuals seen in health centers. This quick-learn lesson will describe the 5As and walk you through how to use each of these steps in your health center.
- Public Health Essentials Online (Course ID 1051672), Ray Andrade, Western Region Public Health Training Center
This multimedia training provides a dynamic look at the some of the most fundamental aspects of public health from the unique points of view of members of the workforce and of community members as well. Learners will gain a grounded understanding of the Three Core Public Health Functions and the Ten Essential Public Health Services.
Space is limited, so apply today to be considered for this exceptional learning opportunity. Applications will be accepted now through November 13, 2015. Selected applicants will be notified by December 14, 2015. Submit your application today! If you have questions, please contact the PHF TRAIN team at training@phf.org.
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