Facilitation Plan

Here is a more detailed description of our Facilitation Plan

Topic: Examining digital facilitation through an Indigenous knowledge lens: How can Indigenous epistemologies and worldviews shape online learning?

Learning Objective(s)
1) Analyze the influence of Indigenous epistemologies and worldviews on the design and implementation of effective online learning environments.
2) Apply Indigenous knowledge principles to create culturally responsive digital facilitation strategies that foster inclusive and meaningful learning experiences.
3) Evaluate existing online learning platforms and practices through an Indigenous knowledge lens to identify opportunities for integrating culturally relevant content and approaches.

Asynchronous Activity
We have organized a variety of activities this week, including:
1) Resource exploration – what ideas are out there? : Search for various resources to find specific information and sections

2) Indigenous language exploration through games and map exploration: Using the resource FirstVoices, we will provide an opportunity to explore and learn a variety of Indigenous languages with oral examples

3) Videos
– The power of talking circles: Post video reflection
– Making Space for Indigenous Knowledge and Integrating Indigenous Pedagogies into online learning: Questions and reflection activity

3) Discussion prompts posted in Team 2 discussion thread on Moodle: Share your responses to these posts

4) Exploring the Four R’s (Respect, Relevance, Reciprocity, Responsibility)
– Read the short article and post a short response in the Moodle discussion thread.

5) First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) resources to deepen your understanding of Indigenous-informed facilitation.
– Explore their Authentic First Peoples Resources
– Choose and post about one key insight or resource that you think educators can use to integrate Indigenous perspectives into online learning.

Synchronous Session
Date & Time: Use this Doodle link to help determine session date and time https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/enJO9MYe

Plan: Will be different depending on date selected
– If at beginning of facilitation week will be an introduction to how indigenous perspectives and ways of learning have been integrated into online learning along with its benefits. This will include discussion of what others have seen and experiences as well as how to move forward
– If at the end of the week, will be more of a wrap up of why we chose specific resources and activities and what the discussion and padlet posts helped to drive further exploration. Discussions will include what we still have questions about, what new we learned this week, and how we feel this can be improved.
Interaction: Breakout rooms and whole group discussions

Technologies

Zoom, Moodle, Padlet, and YouTube

Timeline & Communication Plan

Date
Task/Event
Communication Method
Sept 21 – Host synchronous session – Zoom (link on Moodle)
Sept 22 – Video prompt for comment and discussion – Moodle and Padlet
Sept 23 – Continued discussion – Moodle
Sept 24 – Talking Circle example with discussion – Moodle
Sept 25 – Discussion prompts – Moodle
Sept 26 – Assignment with website exploration – Moodle
Sept 27 – Assignment with website exploration – Closing Discussion

Team Roles (Optional but encouraged)
Who is doing what? Add or change as needed.
Project Manager / Timeline Coordinator – Lauren
Synchronous Session Lead – Lauren
Forum Facilitator – Shared
Tech Support & Tools –
Blog & Communications Lead –

Team 2,
Lauren Chum, Kym Elderkin, and Alex Nwokoukwu