FAVILLE-O1-EN-Facilitators of virtual learning

3.2 You as virtual learning facilitator

• Introduction

  Within section 3.2, we will explore various types of engagements of virtual training participants. We also will have a closer look at the basic overview and types of facilitation tools, methods and techniques for virtual facilitators and their basic overview as well as how to choose the most suitable ones.

• Optional: Discussion Forum

• Discussion 3.2.1: Your experience with facilitation techniques Forum

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  Congratulations! You have just started the submodule 3.2 of the module 3 of our course and we can dive a little bit deeper into the facilitation in virtual environment. In this lesson, we will explore the facilitation tools, methods and techniques for virtual learning facilitators: 

  • In case you have already facilitated a virtual course/workshop, please describe which tools, methods and/or techniques you used. 

  • Which are/were your favorite ones and why? 

  • If you never facilitated please describe the situation when you were a member of facilitated group. Which facilitation tools, methods and/or techniques did the facilitator use? Which ones you liked the most and why? What other facilitation tools or methods can you think of?

  Optional but recommended: please write a post in the discussion forum reflecting on the questions above.

  Hint: think about any team-building activities you participated in and techniques used there, icebreakers and introductory exercises at the beginnings of the workshops or wrap-ups at the end of learning sessions. 

  Important note: When reacting, think about what you would do differently, explain similar experience on your side and how the situation was handled - simply express your opinion. Please do it with empathy and respect – we are all (future) facilitators after all and mutual respect is one of the principles we must enforce in our workshops.
• Study Material

• Study text 3.2: How to engage virtual learners & facilitation tools, methods and techniques File

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  Within this study text we will focus on the engagement of the virtual learners, division/groups of various types of facilitation tools, methods & techniques for virtual learning facilitators.  
  

• Optional: Discussion Forum

• Discussion 3.2.2: What`s your preparation for facilitation like?  Forum

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  A professional facilitator does not simply walk into the workshop room or joins the online conference. It takes time to prepare for the facilitation, as there are many factors to consider. Think about the following: 

  • If you have already facilitated a virtual class, how did you prepare? 

  • What was your interaction with the subject-matter expert before the class, if any?

  • Have you also considered the options provided by the chosen ICT tools? 

  • Have you considered the group diversity (culture, age, education…) when choosing the appropriate methods and techniques? 

  • In case you have never facilitated, describe the preparatory steps you think would be good to undergo before the virtual class starts. How long do you think such preparation take?

  Optional but recommended: please write a post in the discussion forum answering the questions above using your experience or opinion. Do not worry if you have no specific experience, use your imagination and think about what you would do. 

  Important note: If you doubt the purpose of the discussions in our course, keep in mind that the more you experience the better you become. Nevertheless, imagine that instead of learning from your mistake, you could learn from the mistakes of others. This way we would avoid repeating unnecessary errors. Be honest, open and do not avoid mentioning what you have done wrong. When you are providing feedback, help us to maintain an environment of trust by doing so in polite, meaningful and purposeful way.
  

• Study Material

• Video 3.2: Getting ready for facilitation: what to consider? (Video - 7.0') Page

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  This video provides the guideline or best practise on how to get ready for the virtual facilitation, what to take into consideration before starting the virtual training or any virtual event.  
  

• Practice Quiz

  Aim for 80%.

• Practice Quiz 3.2

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  # of Questions: 10 Time limited: 25 Passing Grade: 80% Attempts: Unlimited