With the ultimate goal of fulfilling the training needs of civil servants (ASN) and non-ASN on a broader scale, the Environmental and Forestry Human Resources Training Center (Pusat Diklat SDM LHK) at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) is currently preparing and developing its Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). This method is one of the proven solutions for the organization of distance training for ASN at KLHK, which is followed by almost 16,000 people.

One of FORCLIME’s supports in the MOOC development, through Common Sense, a consulting company, in improving the Learning Management System (LMS) through the optimization of its existing features. Several important aspects relating to the improvement of the LMS were disseminated and trained to administrators from the Pusat Diklat SDM LHK, as well as several Environmental and Forestry Training Centers located within the regions. This activity was carried out online on 5 November 2024 and was opened by the Head of the Administration Sub-section of the LHK HR Training Center, Mr. Denni Rasyid, S.E., M.Si.

The improvement of the KLHK LMS (elearning.menlhk.go.id) in order to support the development of MOOC encompasses two different two aspects, specifically: 1) Improving server capabilities; and 2) Improving LMS administrator features. Improving LMS server capabilities is very important in terms of efforts to support MOOC implementation as MOOC hosts thousands to hundreds of thousands of users simultaneously and requires a server infrastructure that is capable of handling spikes in traffic, data loads and various real-time activities that take place through the KLHK LMS. For this reason, a manual has been published that will hopefully help to improve the capabilities of the KLHK LMS server, which will involve the installation of a control panel for the monitoring of traffic and activities, a server duplication mechanism for trial activities (staging), and an automatic data back-up mechanism.

During the event, Mr. Denni Rasyid expressed his gratitude for GIZ's ongoing role in facilitating and supporting the development of MOOC, including improvements to the features/plugins needed by LMS LHK and the preparation of a new set of guidelines that should make it easier for administrators to manage and implement eLearning/MOOC training in the future.

For more information, please contact:
Naufal Abdillah, Junior Adviser for Human Capacity Development
Danan P. Hadi, Adviser for Remote Sensing/GIS and eLearning
Edy Marbyanto, Strategic Area Manager for Human Capacity Development

Created: 06 November 2024

Since 2023, the Environmental and Forestry Human Resources Training Center (Pusdiklat SDM LHK) has been preparing and developing Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC). These activities are being carried out by FORCLIME, which is being supported by Commonsense consultants in order to accelerate MOOC development. MOOC development encompasses feasibility assessment, training for Widyaiswara (training of trainers), online coaching sessions for the preparation of training modules, development of MOOC roadmap, improvement of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and shared learning related to eLearning/MOOC training facilitation.

The complete MOOC development process was presented during a closing workshop that was held at the end of October 2024. To report the results of the MOOC facilitation, the Head of the Environmental and Forestry Human Resources Training Center, working in conjunction with FORCLIME, organized an audience with the Head of the Human Resources Extension and Development Agency (BP2SDM) at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) and his staff on 24 October 2024.

During the meeting, the Head of the Environmental and Forestry Human Resources Training Center, Dr. Kusdamayanti, M.Si., explained that synergy between work units within the Ministry and other institutions, such as the Environmental Fund Management Agency (BPDLH) and international projects, is very much needed to support the implementation of qualified MOOCs in the future. “Capacity building of the internal human resources of MOOC organizers needs to be continuously developed in a structured manner because digital technology is a highly dynamic area,” added Dr. Kusdamayanti.

As a result, after the final structure of the new Ministry of Forestry is in place, FORCLIME will continue with its programme through the following steps:

• Training Needs Assessments with Echelon 1 or Technical Directorates.
• Preparation of a MOOC development roadmap according to the new structure.
• Preparation of MOOC modules with technical directorates.
• Trial of new modules and improvements.

For more information, please contact:
Edy Marbyanto, Strategic Area Manager for Human Capacity Development

Created: 25 October 2024

The Center for Education and Training of Human Resources for Environment and Forestry (Pusdiklat SDM LHK) initiated the development of the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) initiative in 2023. Since then, the Pusdiklat SDM LHK has carried out a series of activities that specifically relate to the preparation of MOOC development, including an assessment study, training for Widyaiswara (training of trainers) and coaching sessions, development of the MOOC roadmap, as well as the improvement of the Learning Management System (LMS). This series of activities was carried out in collaboration with FORCLIME and Common Sense, a consulting institution that is experienced in the development of digital learning capacity and the creation of learning content.

In order to conclude this cooperation initiative, the Center for Education and Training of Human Resources for Environment and Forestry held a Closing Workshop on MOOC Development on 22 – 23 October 2024 at the Pusdiklat SDM LHK office in Bogor, West Java. The workshop was opened on its first day by the Head of the Administration Sub-Division of the Pusdiklat SDM LHK, Mr. Denni Rasyid, SE., M.Sc., and was attended by Widyaiswara (lecturers) and structural officials from the Human Resources Extension and Development Agency (BP2SDM) of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), as well as from the HR Bureau and the KLHK technical directorate. In addition, representatives of RECOFTC and FORCLIME were also present. The second and final day was officially concluded by the Head of the Pusdiklat SDM LHK, Dr. Kusdamayanti, M.Sc. The purpose of this closing workshop was not only to mark the successful completion of the MOOC development initiative, but also to reflect on remaining challenges and set strategic steps for future innovations regarding the organization of digital learning at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

As a follow up to this workshop, the Head of the Pusdiklat SDM LH will report the results of the MOOC development facilitation to the Head of BP2SDM. This will be followed by a dissemination event and short training on LMS for the administrators of the Center for Education and Training of Human Resources for Environment and Forestry (Pusdiklat SDM LHK) and the Environmental and Forestry Training Centers within the relevant regions.

For more information, please contact:
Danan P. Hadi, Adviser for Remote Sensing/GIS and eLearning
Naufal Abdillah, Junior Adviser for Human Capacity Development
Edy Marbyanto, Strategic Area Manager for Human Capacity Development

Created: 24 October 2024