As someone who remembers the days before the internet and how connected we all have become to technology, I still sometimes wonder if Skynet will take over. When it comes to digital facilitation, I already have some experience as both a learner and a teacher. Still, I also know that change is always happening and that new ideas or ways of doing things are bound to be developed. In this first week of LRNT 528, my first thoughts are:
\n– As a teacher, how can I use new ideas and developments in digital facilitation with my students currently to support their learning and development both in class and as supplemental supports at home?
\n– How can we ensure that digital facilitation is done in a way that supports student learning and is pedagogically sound?
\n– As I work in a school district with clear rules around what technology can be used with students, what are some of the newer tech or ideas that are coming out to support digital facilitation?<\/p>\n
When it comes to digital facilitation, I know that I learned a lot during the pandemic when, as a teacher, I needed to quickly adapt to teaching elementary-aged students online. Although this was a highly stressful time, it helped me see what was essential to help me remain connected to my students and how sometimes the most important thing is just being there to talk about the silly stuff. Since 2020, there has been significant growth in digital facilitation, but in terms of K-12 education, it isn\u2019t being discussed much, at least in my school district. My questions during this first week:
\n– How can we ensure that digital facilitation training is available and encouraged in fields that either do 100% require it or may in the future?
\n– Is there a single component that is the \u201cdeal breaker\u201d when moving towards digital facilitation? One item that must be present or considered to make it work and encourage engagement?<\/p>\n
As a classroom teacher, I have looked at digital facilitation in the same way I look at teaching and planning in my standard setting. I must keep all of my learners in mind when planning to ensure that it is accessible to all and that the outcomes are achievable for all as well. It is common to need to adapt or even modify what is happening based on either individual needs or that something just isn\u2019t working on a particular day. When trying to come up with a metaphor or simile, the best I can come up with is a bit of a combination. As a coach, I must teach my learners the skills and tools necessary to reach their goals. I am also a chef or baker, as I know what I am trying to make, but it is essential to sometimes change the recipe or the order I do things based on what my final product ends up being. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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