MERLIN project

Floodtrain

FLOODTRAIN

Dear Participant,

we plan to develop FLOODTRAIN, a training program designed to equip floodplain managers with the knowledge and skills needed for effective restoration. To ensure the course meets your needs, we would like to hear your opinion on key aspects, including certification options.

Your feedback will help us tailor the course content and structure to make it as relevant and valuable as possible. The questionnaire will take only a few minutes to complete. Thank you for your time and input!

What is your job title?

If you want, you could share the name of your organisation (institution) here:

Have you used an e-learning resource before (such as LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, Udemy or similar)?

How do you rate your competence for implementing freshwater restoration actions, specifically in floodplains?

What are – to your mind – the most important challenges for floodplain restoration?

How useful would you consider a tailored e-learning resource regarding the implementation of floodplain restoration actions?

How many people are working in your organisation/working group/department (please consider the organisational unit that makes most sense in this context)?

How many users do you expect would use an e-learning resource in your organisation/workgroup/department

How likely is it that you yourself would use an e-learning resource to learn more about floodplain restoration?

If you would use an e-learning resource regarding floodplain restoration, would you like that to be…

How likely would you watch a learning video for floodplain restoration, if it was...

a) in English with English subtitles

b) in English with national language subtitles

What kind of content would you find most useful/would you need regarding an e-learning resource about floodplain restoration? Please rate each of the foreseen Learning Modules.

a) Background and Overview (including legal background etc.)

b) Floodplain Ecology & Biodiversity

c) Floodplains in Europe (including floodplain typology, assessment etc.)

d) Floodplain Ecosystem Services and their Quantification

e) Methods to Restore Floodplains

f) Prioritisation of floodplains for restoration

g) Floodplain Restoration Partnerships and Financing

h) Effect Analysis (to rate the effects of restoration measures, etc.)

i) Case Studies (examples of floodplain restoration)

If one e-learning module would consist of around 20 to 40 lessons (5-10 minute videos, scripts, quizzes, recorded webinars, podcasts), what is the maximum amount you would be willing to pay for the entire course (9 modules)?

Would you find it beneficial to receive a certificate upon completing such an e-learning course?

For an accredited certification, what kind of recognition would be most valuable?

Do you have any additional thoughts on e-learning resources in general and specifically in relation floodplain restoration? Please also list any e-learning platforms or networks you are aware of that deal with conservation and restoration ecology.

Are you interested in being part of the FLOODTRAIN community, helping to shape the Floodplain Restoration Manager course? If yes, please leave your email here and we will contact you. Thanks for your help!