Definitions

• Program
  • The Learning Activity, e.g. #FrontlineECHO
  • Weekly  (or bi-weekly) sessions of Interactive Learning with Subject Matter Experts internationally located, with case presentations by Learners
  • A session lasts 60-90 mins
  • Composed of
    • (<20min) didactic/lecture by subject matter expert 
    • <20min) case presentation by Learner 
    • For the remainder of the time interactive discussion between Learners and Subject Matter Experts  
• Spoke(s)
  • Learners who actively participate in the program 
• Hub:
  • Is the organization that runs an educational program
  • e.g. #FrontlineECHO and #DialysisECHO are run by SAMA Hub
• Learning Site
  • Is the location where learners attend from in-person
  • e.g. Bushra Ibnauf Center for Learning in Port Sudan is a Learning Site for SAMA Hub
• Director
  • The trainer who oversees the scientific content of the program & curriculum development
  • Expected to attend most sessions and be continuously available to the facilitator, coordinator, and subject matter experts
• Subject Matter Expert
  • Experts in their fields who give the didactic/lecture and participate in the discussion
• Facilitator
  • The person who moderates the learning sessions
  • Must attend 2.5-day immersion training
• Coordinator
  • The person who coordinates the learning sessions
  • Must attend 2.5-day immersion training
• Learning Site Organizer
  • Trainee/volunteer who coordinates at the Learning Site

First: Become a Learning Site

1. Step 1: Provide the necessary Learning Space 
   • The recommended room should take no more than 15-20 participants to allow for interactive participation
2. Step 2: Overcome Energy Challenges
   • In cases of unreliable electric supply from the National Grid, we recommend that Learning sites have a backup energy source
   • SAMA’s experience with a solar panel has been excellent
3. Step 3: Overcome Internet Challenges
   • Have a speed of at least 3 Megabytes per second
4. Step 4: Provide the needed audiovisual supplies
   • Webcam
   • Computer/laptop
   • Microphone
   • Speaker
   • LCD Screen (or projector) 

Organize a program under SAMA Hub

1. Step 1: Become a Learning Site (see above) 
2. Step 2: Complete a concept note (through the SAMA website) composed of:
   • Learning Objectives of Project ECHO Program
   • Target Audience
   • Start and End Dates
   • Frequency (weekly or every two weeks)
   • Time/Day (must use same time and day of week for all sessions)
   • Topics to be covered
   • Subject Matter Experts
   • Names of Team Members: Echo Lead, Facilitator, Coordinator
   • What does success look like
3. Step 3: Sign a partnership agreement with SAMA – see table above
4. Step 4: Identify and train spokes
5. Step 5: Develop templates
6. Step 6: Create a Banner, webpage 
7. Step 7: Launch 

Concept Note