Facilitating Online Workshops: A Case Study
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Facilitating Online Workshops on Wikieducator: A Case Study
Abstract
This chapter relates to a case study of a 4-week blended online learning (BOL) workshop co-facilitated on Moodle Integrating Technology for Active Lifelong Learning (IT4ALL). The purpose of the workshop was to teach educators from around the world how to use Moodle for instruction and learning. The facilitators demonstrated techniques of collaborative learning and community involvement. The chapter will outline the nature of online facilitation, collaborative learning, community of practice, teaching online to a large and diverse audience, co-facilitation, problems encountered, solutions, and best practices.
Chapter Authors
- Dr. Nellie Deutsch
- Dr. Ludmila Smirnova
Chapter Quote
"Signicant learning combines the logical and the intuitive, the intellect and the feelings, the concept and the experience, the idea adn the meanings" (Rogers, 1983, p. 37).
Graphic chapter map here
Learning Outcomes
After completing the workshop, you should be able to:
- Know the tools used to succesfully facilitate an online workshop on Wikieducator.
- Learn how to create and manage tutorials, participants information, messages, etc. on a consistent format.
- Understand the role of an online facilitator.
- Interact effectively with workshop participants.
- Promote involvement and collaborative learning in a multicultural enviroment.
Layout of Case Study
Background
Give a background to your project. Remember to include any relevant references in this format.
Please note that if you wish to create your case study using MS Word you should use the MS Word template.
Note that case studies must not by marketing material for your project. They should describe how you have addressed a particular problem and any difficulties you have experienced. The intention is to share experiences with other projects.
Problem Being Addressed
Describe the problem being addressed.
The Approach Taken
Describe the approach taken.
Problems Experienced
Summarise any problems experienced.
Things We Would Do Differently
Summarise things you would do differently today, based on the experienced you have gained.
Recommendations
Glossary
- Co-facilitation.
- Collaborative Learning. Learning that required joint activity in which two of more learners that negotiate meaning and process and contribute to the final outcome.
- eLearning. Instructional techniques that use information and communication technologies as tools to enable and enhance learning.
- Facilitating Online. Paying attention to the social interaction of the online participants, so the group can achieve its goals.
- Facilitation skills.
- Facilitator.
- Workshop.
- Wiki platform.
- Wiki skills.
References
- Rogers, C. (1983). Freedom to Learn. (3rd ed.). Upper Sadle River, New Jersey, Prentice Hall.
- Ruth, A. & Houghton, L. (2009). The wiki way of learning. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 25(2), 135-152. Retrieved July 5, 2009, from http://www.ascilite.org.au/ajet/ajet25/ruth.html.
- Schuman, S. (2005). The IAF handbook of Group Facilitation. Best practices for the leading organization in facilitation. San Francisco, CA: Wiley
Mass Collaboration
Tapscott, D., & Wiliams, A. D. (2006). Wikinomics: How mass collaboration changes everything. London: Atlantic Books. Take a peak at the book.
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