Facilitating Online?
This is a quick quiz that will test you on what you've learned so far about being an online facilitator.
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When working with newbies who are new to the online environment, you should:
- A.
Expect people to know straight away what they have to do;
- B.
Expect people to begin the collaborative process immediately;
- C.
Scaffold people into the online community or course;
- D.
Get grumpy when people do not know what to do.
Correct Answer
C. Scaffold people into the online community or course;Explanation
See Gilly Salmon's Five Stage model of eModeration: http://www.atimod.com/e-moderating/5stage.shtmlRate this question:
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- 2.
It is important to think about issues of sustainability because:
- A.
Sustainability is a hot topic at the moment
- B.
Computers have their own sustainability issues;
- C.
Online communication is the answer to reducing energy spent in air travel;
- D.
Online communication will save us having to have any more face-to-face meetings.
Correct Answer
B. Computers have their own sustainability issues;Explanation
Please read these resources on sustainability if you have any queries about how it relates to online facilitation: http://wikieducator.org/Facilitating_Online/Resources#SustainabilityRate this question:
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- 3.
Part of the role of the online facilitator is to be a:
- A.
Nice person;
- B.
Expert at using technology;
- C.
Network weaver and community builder;
- D.
Teacher
Correct Answer
C. Network weaver and community builder;Explanation
If you are not sure what a network weaver is, please read this explanation by Beth Kanter: http://beth.typepad.com/beths_blog/2009/10/june-holley-and-the-art-of-being-rhizomatic-the-practice-of-network-weaving.htmlRate this question:
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- 4.
What is a troll?http://www.flickr.com/photos/26652303@N07/2698412919
- A.
Someone who tries to disrupt an online community.
- B.
A little person who lives under a bridge.
- C.
Someone who eats a lot of goat meat.
- D.
A computer geek.
Correct Answer
A. Someone who tries to disrupt an online community.Explanation
Here is useful information about how to create a positive online community environment: http://www.onlinecommunityreport.com/2009/08/managing-negative-influences-on-community-culture/Rate this question:
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- 5.
Twitter is an online communication tool that:
- A.
Is a complete waste of time;
- B.
Only for young people;
- C.
Is great for networking;
- D.
Has privacy issues.
Correct Answer
C. Is great for networking;Explanation
Here is Beth Kanter talking about why Twitter is a tool for network weaving: http://beth.typepad.com/beths_blog/2010/01/twitter-is-a-network-weavers-best-friend.htmlRate this question:
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- 6.
As an online facilitator how do you engage people who are sceptical about online communication?
- A.
Ignore them!
- B.
Keep nagging them until they do engage with you.
- C.
Move on to someone who is interested in your work.
- D.
Be a role model and show them what can be achieved.
Correct Answer
D. Be a role model and show them what can be achieved.Explanation
How to engage people with social media: http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-Social-Media-to-Engage-People&id=4527976Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is netiquette?
- A.
Good online manners.
- B.
Html coding language.
- C.
An online party invitation.
- D.
A text message system of online communication, similar to Twitter.
Correct Answer
A. Good online manners.Explanation
Tips for online facilitation and netiquette: http://www.edtec.unsw.edu.au/inter/dload/flex_ed/resources/online_facilitation/of_plan_fac.htmRate this question:
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- 8.
The secret to facilitating live meetings is:
- A.
To expect everyone to know what they are doing;
- B.
To use the latest technical tool that has just been released;
- C.
To plan for every eventuality and every level of technical skill;
- D.
Manage everything yourself.
Correct Answer
C. To plan for every eventuality and every level of technical skill;Explanation
Tips for facilitating live online meetings: http://www.facilitate.com/support/facilitator-toolkit/online-meeting-tips.htmlRate this question:
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- 9.
What is important to remember when facilitating asynchronous online discussions?
- A.
Many people will 'lurk' and not actively join discussions.
- B.
Everyone will join in with great enthusiasm.
- C.
Motivation and time is never a barrier to participation.
- D.
WiziQ is an excellent tool for asynchronous discussions.
Correct Answer
A. Many people will 'lurk' and not actively join discussions.Explanation
Facilitating online discussions: http://www.u21global.edu.sg/PartnerAdmin/ViewContent?module=DOCUMENTLIBRARY&oid=157449Rate this question:
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Which statement is FALSE?
- A.
Online facilitators need to be patient.
- B.
Online facilitators should develop their own personal online communities and networks.
- C.
Online facilitation is a skill that takes no effort to learn.
- D.
Online facilitation takes practice and planning.
Correct Answer
C. Online facilitation is a skill that takes no effort to learn.Explanation
How to be an online facilitator: http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/training_and_development/45384Rate this question:
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