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== Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) == | == Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) == | ||
'' | '''Q1: Why are only TLs allowed to nominate instructors?''' | ||
A1: To help ensure quality control and accountability. TLs will have seen the nominee instruct their topic, whereas PBEM staff cannot possible individually vet every workshop. | |||
'''Q2: Can TLs nominate themselves?''' | |||
A2: No. Instruct your session for another TL's team, then have them nominate you if they wish. | |||
'''Q3: I need a trainer for next week's Team Meeting! Where is the list of Peer Instructors?''' | |||
A3: As of 2025.08.15 we do not have an ETA for publication. It will depend on the rate at which TLs nominate PIs. If we get crickets, then we won’t create a directory. If we receive 400 nominations . . . well, then, a spambot is abusing the form and it will take a while to sort out. ;-) | |||
== Program/Policy Background == | == Program/Policy Background == | ||
The idea for a PIN network is an outgrowth of Team Leaders' informal sharing of recommendations for volunteers who enjoy teaching NETs on various topics. PBEM acknowledged the value of this network, but also recognized two problems. | The idea for a PIN network is an outgrowth of Team Leaders' informal sharing of recommendations for volunteers who enjoy teaching NETs on various topics. PBEM acknowledged the value of this network, but also recognized two problems. First, this did not encourage equity among teams, and second, PBEM has received complaints that some people have delivered ineffective trainings because they either were not fully qualified or did not have solid instructing skills. | ||
