Facilitating Moodle Courses Topic 1 b

1. Topic 1: Comparing Online and Faceto-Face Facilitation
Let’s revisit the chart from the Moodle for SABES
Practitioners tutorial comparing the two formats, but this
time, take the perspective of a facilitator. As you review
it, think:
• Which aspects of facilitation will you have to adapt? If
you’ve already had the experience of being an online
learner, include that in your consideration.
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2. Topic 1: Comparing Online and Faceto-Face Facilitation
Face-to-face has:
- a set schedule for class meetings
- immediate feedback in class
- class discussions are by speaking face-to-face
- class discussions are by speaking face-to-face
- individual student may or may not participate regularly
Online has:
- a flexible schedule for participation (with due dates)
- 24 hrs to receive feedback
- class discussions are online by writing and reading
- the need for each student’s participation to signify
presence
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