Educators:
Daniel Wibberg (CAU / ELIXIR Germany), Roland Krause (University of Luxembourg, ELIXIR Luxembourg)

Date:
14-16 April 2026

Location:
MARUM - Zentrum für Marine Umweltwissenschaften der Universität Bremen
Leobener Str. 8
28359 Bremen

Contents:
Elevate your teaching game in bioinformatics and computational biology! Whether you're a seasoned instructor or an aspiring trainer, this interactive course will empower you to master practical teaching strategies, lead compelling workshops, and design engaging training materials.

Embrace the role of a trainer and sharpen your skills through hands-on group activities and real-world challenges.

The science of learning and its impact on effective teaching
Training techniques for bioinformatics, including the use of Large Language Models
Methods to motivate learners and keep them engaged
Ways to handle challenges and difficult situations in the classroom
Sessions will allow for exchange of experience between learners and instructors and will have space to address particular interests brought forward by participants.

You'll also discover how to adapt your approach to suit professional settings and student audiences—making your teaching relevant to every context.

No extensive technical background is needed; just bring your enthusiasm and a desire to inspire!

This course is strongly influenced by the ELIXIR Train the Trainer (TtT) program.

Learning outcomes:

Improved teaching skills
Know principles of learning
How to apply LLMs in training environments
How can motivation be influenced - know principles how to motivate learners and avoid demotivation
A better ability to teach key bioinformatics concepts
Proactive handling of difficult situations in a training course
Prerequisites:
Attendees should be equipped with a personal laptop. Having an interest (and experience) in training is beneficial.

Keywords:
Train-the-Trainer