As I reflect on my journey through this course as both a facilitator and a learner, it’s fascinating to revisit my initial thoughts on digital facilitation. The landscape of online education is continuously evolving, influenced by advancements in technology, pedagogical strategies, and learners’ ever-changing needs. This course has provided valuable insights into how effective facilitation […]
In my initial blog post about digital facilitation, I had three thoughts: Reflecting on my experience in this course as a learner and facilitator, I still agree with these points. The synchronous sessions were particularly valuable, where we gathered to discuss our thoughts and experiences with the week’s topic. They underscored the importance of community […]
Source: https://quotefancy.com/quote/1577074/Matt-Biondi-Persistence-can-change-failure-into-extraordinary-achievement My final reflection on digital facilitation involved critically considering my learning over the past nine weeks in LRNT 528. Initially, I thought I knew a lot about facilitation; however, I was…
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by Mary Burgess. Hi all – I only have 2 responses to the Team Orange Feedback Survey. Please respond by end of day today if at all possible, your fellow learners need your feedback.Also, next week, it would be very helpful for Team Green to have …
What advice would I have for a new facilitator preparing to teach their first virtual class? I’ve put together the following infographic for my Digital Facilitation class (LRNT 528) based on readings from Team Yellow’s facilitation week as well as my own virtual facilitation experience. I look forward to hearing your feedback on the below! […]
by Mary Burgess. While you are still facilitating and participating in Assignment Two, I know many of you are already thinking about Assignment 4.
Things to know:
The paper is due on Oct 20 at midnight (unless you are in Team Green). As it is y…
by Mary Burgess. Please use this form to evaluate Team Yellow by the end of the day tomorrow.
Interacting with Nina, an Augmented Reality avatar in a conversation simulation using InStage. This past week I had a chance to explore an online learning opportunity facilitated by my classmates Matt Poole, Tracy Tang, and Tracy Whatmore all about AI, AR (Augmented Reality), and VR (Virtual Reality) and how these technologies can be applied to […]
Before starting this week, I had a basic understanding of AR from using it with a preschool group; my knowledge of AR and VR tools has been further developed with the help of Team Yellow’s activities, where we explored different tools. Dick (2021) outlined many other ways that AR or VR can be used in […]
My understanding of Virtual Reality (VR) evolved over the past week, which “energized” me to keep learning more. Thank you, Team Yellow, for incorporating the VR activity, which prompted me to carve out…
by Mary Burgess. You will find the information you need to do this task in the second part of the unit 2 overview. Please let me know if you have any trouble accessing the google form.
by Mary Burgess. Remember that, for the weeks you are not a facilitator, you are taking on the learner role and need to submit your learner feedback. There are more details on the learner feedback activity and the link to the Google form on the U…
by Mary Burgess. There has been an issue with the Assignment Two dropbox settings which prevented individuals from submitting on behalf of their teams. I’ve made some edits to the settings but since it’s been quite awhile since I was a Moodle pow…
As I dive into the world of digital facilitation, I find myself both excited and a bit apprehensive. The shift to online learning has transformed the educational landscape, bringing with it a host of opportunities and challenges. Digital facilitation plays a crucial role in how we connect with learners and guide them through their educational […]
Hello again from Team Blue! (Leona, Ano, and Andrea) Based on the feedback we recieved we have made some updates below. Here is what you will be able to expect during our facilitation week. In the interest of open and reflective learning we have highlighted or struck-out the changes we have made since our draft […]
by Mary Burgess. You may have noticed a mid-course survey in the schedule. It was set to close on Sunday but I’ve extended the date by a week because I wanted you to have feedback from me before filling it out. I appreciate knowing what’s working…
by Mary Burgess. I just finished putting the grades and my feedback into the gradebook so you will be able to view it now (I hope). I really enjoyed going through all of your submissions and appreciate the effort that was put into them.
by Mary Burgess. In case you haven’t seen the feedback I posted yesterday, my comments may be awaiting moderation from your teammate on whose blog the plan is posted.
by Mary Burgess. See you in the course Zoom Room!
The context I am using for this assignment is my role as an instructor of digital marketing and public relations. I teach in both adult continuing education, and undergraduate post-secondary contexts. Teaching presence I create, choose, and plan conten…
Reflecting on the community of inquiry associated with corporate education and the three presences – teaching, social, and cognitive – I now recognize the ‘why’ behind certain activities that are always baked into our materials. Very interesting to put on… Continue Reading →
The Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework, which emphasizes teaching, social, and cognitive presence, provides a comprehensive approach to designing and facilitating meaningful online learning experiences. As a facilitator, applying specific strategies for each presence is essential for fostering a dynamic and engaging educational environment. Teaching Presence Ensures that the instructor effectively designs, organizes, and directs […]
In my practice as an Senior Learning Strategist (Senior Instructional Designer) on a corporate learning team, I recently wrapped-up a six-month software implementation project. In the first phase of this project (phase two will be launching it in our US office!) I was responsible for all elements of the learning cycle, from stakeholder engagement, to […]