2nd November Reflect on different kinds of online communities

[Sarah Stewart]

You should now have more understanding about the difference between a community, a group and a team. Also how the roles of a teacher, moderator and facilitator differ and the diverse range of skills each role needs. Spend this week reflecting on what you have learned so far about different online communities and the roles and skills required of an effective facilitator.

To do
1. Write a post to your blog that reviews all you have considered in this course so far. When you talk about the previous posts you have made, please link to them so we can all track back to the orginal post.
2. Be sure to read the posts of some other participants and offer comments and feedback.

Last week's recording
Last week we met and discussed the features of social networking platforms and how we could use them for facilitation. We spent a lot of time discussing the issues of security and online identity. In response to this discussion, Herve has written a blog post discussing the issues and linking to some interesting articles about the dangers of using platforms such as Facebook. Herve has written:

I am more comfortable with a closed environment where you can control the membership of the group and moderate the content.

If you read his post, please leave a comment with your opinion and join in the discussion about how facilitators can ensure security yet encourage open networking and constructive engagement. Krishan has joined the conversation on his blog by publishing some very useful guidelines for using social networks.

The link to the recording is here.

Mini conference - time is running out
Just a reminder that the mini conference starts next week so you're running out of time for the planning and advertising. Please make sure you put the details of your event on the course wiki on the page "Course Mini Conference". Don't forget you can look to see what last year's partuicpants did if you want some ideas. Here are some ideas about how you can advertise your event:

• tell your work colleagues, institution or company;
• blog post;
• FO09 email group;
• create event on Facebook;
• email to 'networked learning' email group
• ask the group who use Twitter to send to their network.

If you are still struggling for ideas, please contact me persoanlly asap.

Practising with Elluminate
Just a reminder that if you want to practice the full range of facilities on Elluminate, you need to ask me to meet you there so I can give you the ability to be the 'teacher'. Once I have done that, I can leave you in peace to get on and have a 'play'. Please feel free to ask me to meet you in the evenings or at the weekend - I don't have a 'real' life so I'm online most of the time :)

Sarah

[kylee and Ross Tindall]

Hi all

 

A Chance to speak with David McQuillan and Robin Heydon.

 David is based at Otago Polytechnic and has used open access tools in his teaching and is very innovative. Robin is a high school teacher and has trained other staff in implementing on line tools into their teaching.

 

I have some dates that my speaker has sent through and I would like your thoughts and availability on these times.

 

·         10 Nov, Tues – 1pm

·         11 Nov, Wed – 10am

·         12 Nov, Thu – 10am

 

These are the only times David has free, I’m not sure that these times will suit Robin but as time is running out, I will have to make a decision.

 

Can you please send me a quick email about possible times that may suit.

 

I would like you to have a think about the questions/ideas below before my meeting:

 

Topic: Implementing e learning tools into a course – Advantages and Disadvantages

 

·         What e learning tools have you used or implemented into a course?

 

·         How did you implement or use the e learning tools in your course?

 

·         Choose one of these tools and list the advantages or disadvantages you found.

 

Thank you for your participation. I hope I can find a date that will suit some of you.

 

Many thanks

 

Kylee

 

 

 

 

 

[Hervé]

I can make it on Wednesday and may be on the Tuesday.

Hervé

On Nov 3, 4:56 pm, "kylee and Ross Tindall" <dss...@xtra.co.nz> wrote:
> Hi all
>
> A Chance to speak with David McQuillan and Robin Heydon.
>
>  David is based at Otago Polytechnic and has used open access tools in his
> teaching and is very innovative. Robin is a high school teacher and has
> trained other staff in implementing on line tools into their teaching.
>
> I have some dates that my speaker has sent through and I would like your
> thoughts and availability on these times.
>

> .         10 Nov, Tues - 1pm
>
> .         11 Nov, Wed - 10am
>
> .         12 Nov, Thu - 10am

>
> These are the only times David has free, I'm not sure that these times will
> suit Robin but as time is running out, I will have to make a decision.
>
> Can you please send me a quick email about possible times that may suit.
>
> I would like you to have a think about the questions/ideas below before my
> meeting:
>

> Topic: Implementing e learning tools into a course - Advantages and
> Disadvantages
>
> .         What e learning tools have you used or implemented into a course?
>
> .         How did you implement or use the e learning tools in your course?
>
> .         Choose one of these tools and list the advantages or disadvantages

[Rachel Byars]

Hi Kylee

I would only be available on Tuesday as in Christchurch on Wed/Thurs

Thanks Rachel
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[kylee and Ross Tindall]

Hi Rachel

Thank you for your response.

Regards

Kylee

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Hi Kylee

I would only be available on Tuesday as in Christchurch on Wed/Thurs

Thanks Rachel
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From: facilitating-on...@googlegroups.com
[facilitating-on...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of kylee and
Ross Tindall [dss...@xtra.co.nz]
Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 4:56 PM
To: facilitating-on...@googlegroups.com
Subject: ::{{FOC09}}:: Kylee's online meeting - Proposed Dates

Hi all

A Chance to speak with David McQuillan and Robin Heydon.
David is based at Otago Polytechnic and has used open access tools in his
teaching and is very innovative. Robin is a high school teacher and has
trained other staff in implementing on line tools into their teaching.

I have some dates that my speaker has sent through and I would like your
thoughts and availability on these times.

. 10 Nov, Tues - 1pm

. 11 Nov, Wed - 10am

. 12 Nov, Thu - 10am

These are the only times David has free, I'm not sure that these times will
suit Robin but as time is running out, I will have to make a decision.

Can you please send me a quick email about possible times that may suit.

I would like you to have a think about the questions/ideas below before my
meeting:

Topic: Implementing e learning tools into a course - Advantages and
Disadvantages

. What e learning tools have you used or implemented into a course?


. How did you implement or use the e learning tools in your course?


. Choose one of these tools and list the advantages or disadvantages

[kylee and Ross Tindall]

Hi Hervé

Thank you for your response

Regards

Kylee

-----Original Message-----
From: facilitating-on...@googlegroups.com
[mailto:facilitating-on...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Hervé
Sent: Tuesday, 3 November 2009 7:20 p.m.
To: Facilitating Online Communities
Subject: ::{{FOC09}}:: Re: Kylee's online meeting - Proposed Dates

[Catherine Taylor]

Hi Kylee,

 

This looks really interesting :), I am only available Tuesday also.

 

Regards,

 

Catherine

[kylee and Ross Tindall]

Hi Catherine

 

It looks like Tuesday may be a good day.

 

Many thanks

 

Kylee

 

From: facilitating-on...@googlegroups.com [mailto:facilitating-on...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Catherine Taylor

Sent: Tuesday, 3 November 2009 11:24 p.m.
To: facilitating-on...@googlegroups.com

[Debra Maddocks (Staff)]

Hi I am available any of those of those days

 

Debra

 

From: facilitating-on...@googlegroups.com [mailto:facilitating-on...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Catherine Taylor

Sent: Tuesday, 3 November 2009 11:24 p.m.
To: facilitating-on...@googlegroups.com

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[Rosanne Wilson]

Hi Kylee,

 

As I find it hard to keep time free during the work day I will go with the flow. Tuesday will work as long as it is finished by 2pm. I will do my best to be there.

 

Thanks

Rosanne

 

From: facilitating-on...@googlegroups.com [mailto:facilitating-on...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of kylee and Ross Tindall

Sent: Tuesday, 3 November 2009 4:56 p.m.
To: facilitating-on...@googlegroups.com

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[Meena Adhikari (adhi3)]

Hi All,

 

I have added my ideas to the course conference,let me know what you all think.

 

Thanks

Meena

[kylee and Ross Tindall]

Hi Rosanne

 

Thank you or your reply, it looks as though Tuesday is will be the day.

 

Regards

 

Kylee

 

From: facilitating-on...@googlegroups.com [mailto:facilitating-on...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rosanne Wilson

Sent: Wednesday, 4 November 2009 9:41 a.m.
To: facilitating-on...@googlegroups.com

[willie]

looks as if tuesday is the day Kyllee. I'm on for that. sounds like an
interesting topic.
Is this an Elluminate meeting?
Willie

On Nov 3, 4:56 pm, "kylee and Ross Tindall" <dss...@xtra.co.nz> wrote:

> Hi all
>
> A Chance to speak with David McQuillan and Robin Heydon.
>
>  David is based at Otago Polytechnic and has used open access tools in his
> teaching and is very innovative. Robin is a high school teacher and has
> trained other staff in implementing on line tools into their teaching.
>
> I have some dates that my speaker has sent through and I would like your
> thoughts and availability on these times.
>

> .         10 Nov, Tues - 1pm
>
> .         11 Nov, Wed - 10am
>

> .         12 Nov, Thu - 10am

>
> These are the only times David has free, I'm not sure that these times will
> suit Robin but as time is running out, I will have to make a decision.
>
> Can you please send me a quick email about possible times that may suit.
>
> I would like you to have a think about the questions/ideas below before my
> meeting:
>

> Topic: Implementing e learning tools into a course - Advantages and
> Disadvantages
>

> .         What e learning tools have you used or implemented into a course?
>
> .         How did you implement or use the e learning tools in your course?
>
> .         Choose one of these tools and list the advantages or disadvantages

[Adrienne Moyle]

Hi Kylee, Thursday suits me.  Thanks Adrienne Adrienne Moyle ph 021 159 5233 --- On Tue, 3/11/09, kylee and Ross Tindall <dss...@xtra.co.nz> wrote:

From: kylee and Ross Tindall <dss...@xtra.co.nz> Subject: ::{{FOC09}}:: Kylee's online meeting - Proposed Dates

·         10 Nov, Tues – 1pm ·         11 Nov, Wed – 10am ·         12 Nov, Thu – 10am

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[Adrienne Moyle]

Sorry, just finished reading the emails and realise now it is set for Tuesday.  I won't be able to make it, but will look forward to listening to the recording.

Adrienne Moyle ph 021 159 5233 --- On Tue, 3/11/09, kylee and Ross Tindall <dss...@xtra.co.nz> wrote:

From: kylee and Ross Tindall <dss...@xtra.co.nz> Subject: ::{{FOC09}}:: Kylee's online meeting - Proposed Dates To: facilitating-on...@googlegroups.com Received: Tuesday, 3 November, 2009, 4:56 PM

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[kylee and Ross Tindall]

Hi Willie

See you there and yes I am giving Elluminate a whirl!!!

Kylee

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:facilitating-on...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

willie
Sent: Thursday, 5 November 2009 10:49 a.m.
To: Facilitating Online Communities

[kylee and Ross Tindall]

Hi Adrienne

 

I have gone with Tuesday at 1pm as this seems to be the date that suited the majority of people. I am sorry if you cannot make this date but if I hit the right button, you may get the recording.

 

Many thanks

 

Kylee

 

From: facilitating-on...@googlegroups.com [mailto:facilitating-on...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Adrienne Moyle

Sent: Thursday, 5 November 2009 11:51 a.m.
To: facilitating-on...@googlegroups.com