Mentor and Mentee Training Curricula

The Problem: Mentors and mentees do not necessarily recognize the mindset and skills required for a successful mentor relationship.

The Solution: Online and half-day in-person training programs for both mentors and mentees that set expectations for the necessary mindset and skills. This training is extremely flexible and customizable for nearly any adult mentoring experience.

There is abundant research showing that providing training to mentors and mentees can increase motivation, set expectations, avoid misunderstandings, and develop skills needed to succeed in a mentoring relationship.

Using ChatGPT Plus, I developed both an online training for mentors/mentees that could be completed asynchronously and a half-day instructor-led training. More specific information about each is provided below.

Online Training

The online version of training was built in Canvas. I used ChatGPT to devise the text outputs for the content in each module after prompting it with the outcomes and skills to focus. I reviewed all AI output for accuracy and adapted the output for more humanized language and provided context where needed.

The following tools were used for this project:

ChatGPT Plus for text output
HeyGen video creation for the welcome videos and assignment scenarios
Genially for a branching scenario activity.

Welcome Video

This welcome video was created using HeyGen. I selected an avatar and voice that seemed appropriate for the purpose, developed the script to copy and paste into the program, and edited until I was satisfied with the output.

Practice Activity

This practice activity was created using Genially. I used a ready-made template and built it out using a branching scenario I created using ChatGPT Plus for assistance to ensure the branches worked as expected.

Welcome Page

The mentor and mentee courses are separate, but both contain similar home pages with welcome videos, learning outcomes, and a link to begin the course.

Course Modules

The course contains a start here module with relevant help and introductory information necessary to be successful in the course. The modules are all designed with consistency and user experience in mind and comply with WCAG accessibility guidelines.

Example Quiz

This is an example of one of the practice quizzes in the course. All of the questions relate to the video that is shared at the top of the page and can be referenced as often as needed to complete the quiz. This design is more engaging and interactive to help give students real-world practice in receiving critical feedback.

Instructor-Led Training

I used ChatGPT to help devise the agenda after prompting it with the outcomes and skills on which I wanted to focus. I then tweaked the AI output and created the following:

Facilitator guides for both mentor and mentee training (Microsoft Word)
Activity cards used during the training (Canva; free bingo card generator)
Presentation slide decks (PowerPoint)

Mentor Training Slides.pptx

Welcome and Warm-Up.pdf

Mentor Training Agenda

Welcome and Warm-Up (15 min)
The Role of the Mentor (30 min)
Helping Mentees Help Themselves (30 min)
Break (15 min)
Empathy and Active Listening (45 min)
Giving Constructive Feedback (45 min)
Leadership Goals and Wrap-Up (30 min)

Mentee Training Agenda

Welcome and Icebreaker (15 min)
The Mentee Mindset (30 min)
Receiving Feedback with Strength (30 min)
Assertive Growth Conversations (30 min)
Break (15 min)
Problem Solving Practice (30 min)
Growing Your Network (30 min)
Wrap-Up and Reflection Letter (30 min)

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