Teaching online: Do's and Don'ts

What is facilitation?

• Definitions

• What is the difference between teaching and facilitation? As a group, brainstorm what a definition of 'facilitation' should be. Use the discussion forum below to post what you think a good definition would be. Have a look at what your peers have posted and respond to them.
  

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  Characteristics of good facilitation

• Your facilitator will have guided the discussion above to arrive at consensus. Did you notice what he/she was doing? The example below is for a face-to-face business meeting but the principles are the same for online facilitation.

• What does good facilitation look like? (Video) Page

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  What are good facilitation skills?

• When facilitating online you need to have a varied set of skills, such as good communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and familiarity with technology such as Moodle and social media. Review the document below. Be ready to rate yourself on each of the skill sets identified.

• Carr, T. (2009). Online facilitation skills Page

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  After reading the above resource rate your abilities using the poll below. It is anonymous so be honest with yourself.
  

• Supporting online learning Choice

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• Social skills Choice

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• Communication skills Choice

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• Social networking skills Choice

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• Technical skills Choice

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