Effective FacilitatorsDonisha Young

CUR/532 January 11, 2016

Ms. Melinda Medina

Introduction

• Although communication, presence, feedback, and discussion are all great qualities of an effective facilitator the current stage of the class is the determining factor of what skills would be more effective at that time. In this presentation, participants will learn the important skills and qualities of an effective distance learning facilitator.

Important Skills of an Effective Online FacilitatorCommunicationPresenceFeedbackDiscussionValve ControlCo - Learner

Two Most Important Skills

Development Phases

Forms of Training in Support of Top Two Skills

Communication

Feedback

Presence Co - Learner

Discussion

•Communication

• Discussion

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Retrieved from MindTools Videos

Development Phases

Visitor

Novice

Apprentice

Master

Insider

Support Training

Computer Based Training

Face to Face

Webinars

Independent Study

Development Phase•Novice•Apprentice•Insider•Master

Support Training•Face to Face•Webinar

Development Phase•Novice•Apprentice•Insider•Master

Support Training•Computer Based•Face to Face•Webinar

References

• Bull, B. (2013). What on line teachers need to know. Retrieved from http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/eight-roles-of-an-effective-online-teacher/

• Mind Tools Videos (2017). 7 Cs of Communication: Communication Skills Training Video. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4OmXaihEp0

• Mind Tools Editorial Team (2014). The 7 Cs of Communication: A Checklist for Clear Communication. Retrieved from https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCS_85.htm

• Palloff, R. M., & Pratt, K. (2011). The Excellent Online Instructor. Strategies for Professional Development. Retrieved from The University of Phoenix eBook Collection database.

• Pelletier, P. (2013). What online teachers need to know. Retrieved from http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/what-online-teachers-need-to-know/