Learning Champions Learning Community

Susan Patterson

Learning Champions

Workplace learning community Functional experts who train their teams

– Face-to-face and distance Enhances training skills Initial face-to-face workshop Continuous development

– Virtual workshops– Online community site

Virtual Workshop 1: Coaching

Synchronous workshop– Write and deliver coaching statements

Group discussion Paired chat Whiteboard activities Breakout session for role play Follow-up activities on community site

Sample Facilitator Guide

Virtual Workshop 2: Delivering Distance Courses

Experience DL as a learner Synchronous basic training Practice facilitating basic training module

– Pairs with peer and instructor feedback– Increase comfort level through “producer” role

Live facilitation with 6-8 participants– Peer and instructor feedback

Debriefing discussion on community site

Virtual Workshop 3: Writing Job Aids

Pre-reading and reflection Synchronous workshop

– Lecture, samples, critique, pair chat, group discussion

Asynchronous writing assignment– Online peer review on community site

Share and discuss works on community site

Learning Community: Town Theme

Site Feature Name

Announcements Town Square

Course Materials Schoolhouse

Member-contributed tools, templates, work samples

Public Library

MemberSuccess StoriesBlogsTraining articles to shareLinks to web resources

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