by Mary Burgess. As we have the Synch session with Team 2 this coming Sunday afternoon at 4pm PT, I’m not going to do anything formal in our already booked session on Tuesday Sept 23rd at 5:30. Instead I will come and hang out in zoom for the fir…
After more than 20 years in the classroom, I figured I had seen every version of instruction possible. But digging into these readings about synchronous online facilitation opened up some ideas I hadn’t considered… especially in terms of structure, presence, and intentional design. I was surprised by how BCcampus frames skills like cultural intelligence and […]
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by Mary Burgess. Please set aside the following times to attend your fellow students’ synchronous sessions. As someone who has seen the plans, you’re missing out if you don’t make it! These are going to be awesome!Sunday Sept 21 at 4pm PT – Team …
by Mary Burgess. Last year we had 4 teams and thus 4 weeks of facilitation. Since we have only 3 teams this year, you get a bonus week of catch up.
Here’s what you should be working on this week:
Firming up your facilitation week planning with …
by Mary Burgess. Many thanks to those who have already done so – if you have not, I would very much appreciate your feedback on how things are going for you so far in the course. The survey is in the Moodle shell.
by Mary Burgess. On Sept 21, we begin our Student Facilitation Weeks, in which you will take on the role of facilitator. Your active participation in the learning activities when you’re not facilitating is also expected. During the weeks you are …
by Mary Burgess. Hi all,Here are the resources from the synchronous session on Tuesday evening. For those of you who could make it, thank you, it was lovely to see you!RecordingSlides with speaking notesMenti results
by Mary Burgess. I have now added my feedback as a comment to each of the 3 Draft Facilitation Plans. Really great job everyone! If you’re the one who posted the plan on your blog and you’re moderating comments, you’ll need to share it with your …
My passion and area of expertise is child development and family wellness. Since 2016, our child psychology clinic has offered workshops to parents and child development professionals. Given the complexity of facilitating online learning, it’s important to consider the skills and competencies it requires (University of Wisconsin-Madison, n.d.). Over time and with practice, we have […]
By Kym Elderkin https://www.canva.com/design/DAGyWKzDC9k/Uyw_ThNVDqiTOKJxUaXsCw/edit?utm_content=DAGyWKzDC9k&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton As the Program Manager and facilitator working with Indigenous youth aged 12–24 in a digital learning environment, my role is to support an inclusive and engaging environment. These three presences are critical for creating meaningful learning… Continue Reading →
For my LNRT528 course assignment at RRU, I drew on my experience teaching grades 7–12 during the sudden switch to online learning. At that time, I didn’t know about the Community of Inquiry (CoI) model. Like many teachers, I was improvising, trying to keep students engaged while navigating new digital platforms. Looking back now with […]
Group 3 – Lara, Asha, Chris Hello everyone, below you will find our draft facilitation plan. For our topic, we’ve chosen digital literacies and facilitation, which is a heavily contextual topic with variable interpretations and implementations. For our primary resources, we’ve chosen a variety of different perspectives on digital literacies,…
I recently wrote a 3-2-1 post about facilitation in digital learning environments and likened digital facilitation to gardening. With my recent research into the Community…
LRNT528 Facilitation Plan By Weri Gadou, Marion Goetze, and Stephen Peasley Facilitation Week: The Facilitator’s Role in Creating Inclusive Learning Environments Learning Objective(s) By the end of this week, learners will be able to apply facilitation that fosters social connection, engagement with ideas, and adaptability in order to create inclusive online learning environments. Learning Resources […]
by Mary Burgess. I’m really looking forward to our 2nd synchronous session together next week on Sept 9th at 5:30 PST.We will spend a bit of time looking at the readings and resources for the week and synchronous facilitation in general.I will ha…
by Mary Burgess. Welcome to September and Week 3 of LRNT 528! You have a few deliverables this week:Assignment 1 is due Sunday. I look forward to seeing how each of you found strategies from the CoI to apply in your context. Your team’s Draft Fac…
by Mary Burgess. So lovely to meet some of you last night, thank you for coming to our first synchronous session! If you were not able to attend, please watch the recording. The resources from last night:Zoom recordingMenti question resultsSlides…
By Kym Elderkin, MALAT Student The readings for Facilitating in Digital Learning Environments, Ten Best Practices for Teaching Online, Online instructor roles and Online educators’ recommendations for teaching online: Crowdsourcing focus on the importance of active instructor presence, clear communication,… Continue Reading →
To be honest, the very first thought I had when I saw the name of the course was, “I hope I’m not going to have to facilitate an online course!” Public speaking, whether in person or online, always brings up the same wave of anxiety. Having now completed our first week’s readings, more rational thoughts […]
Published by Weri Gadou, August 23, 2025 As I begin my LNRT 527 course, Facilitating in Digital Learning Environments, I’m reflecting on what it means to support learning in digital environments. Facilitation online is both similar to and different from face-to-face teaching. It requires attention not only to the content but also to the roles, […]